Plaza Italia (Italy Square), San Carlos de Bariloche

Italy Square is a grassy park located in front of the famous Neo-Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi, built in 1946. Italy Square, also known as Park Italia, is a crowded, green public space. It is a popular square where the monument "La Loba Romana" stands. It depicts a wolf suckling 2 Roman babies: Romulus and Remus. There is a plaque on the memorial, inscribed with the words: "From Italy to the city of San Carlos de Bariloche on the occasion of 8th Raduno Alpine, 1967."

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Sight Name: Plaza Italia (Italy Square)
Sight Location: San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina (See walking tours in San Carlos de Bariloche)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

Create Your Own Walk in San Carlos de Bariloche

Creating your own self-guided walk in San Carlos de Bariloche is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Shopping in San Carlos de Bariloche

Bariloche is a good place for shopping, as there is a large number of shops, boutiques, outdoor vendors, etc. We have selected some of the most interesting stores to visit, those which offer typical local and national products, handicrafts, silver works and others. You will find some tips on where to go and some of the most popular shopping destinations below.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.3 Km or 3.9 Miles

Chocolate Shops of San Carlos de Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche is famous for making chocolate, this being one of the premises for tourism. One of the most popular streets visited by chocoholics is Calle Mitre. It is situated in the center of Bariloche and is the second main street in the city. Lots of sweet shops are located here, but only the best of them are listed here. Enjoy your tour!

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles

San Carlos de Bariloche Introduction Walking Tour

Commonly referred to as Bariloche, San Carlos de Bariloche is a town nestled high in the Andes in the Argentinean region of Patagonia. The town makes mark with its Swiss-style alpine architecture and the vibrant shopping scene of its main artery, Avenida Bartolomé Mitre. If shops, stores, and boutiques selling handmade products sound like your kind of fun, make sure to embark on this orientation... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles

Arts and Crafts Tour in San Carlos de Bariloche

To understand the culture and traditions of a country or a city, you need to get in touch with its people, customs and art. Here, in San Carlos de Bariloche, you can find all of these. In this self-guided tour are the most prominent and popular craft and art bazaars and exhibition spaces. Be sure to visit some of the attractions listed here.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles