Lodging & Travel

LODGING & TRAVEL

The Hotel Panamericano Bariloche is located a stone’s throw away from the Nahuel Huapi lake and the foothills of the Andes Mountains and only a few miles (less than 10 minutes drive) from Bariloche International Airport and Bariloche Bus Station. The Hotel has ample and cozy bedrooms overlooking the Nahuel Huapi lake and the city and has promotional pricing for meeting attendees.

Reservations should be made with the hotel using the form below (scroll down) and not through the online reservation system. The hotel manager will respond by email and confirm your reservation.

Hotel Panamericano Bariloche
Av. San Martín 536/70 (R8400ALS)
San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina

We recommend to all the delegates to seek lodging in the Hotel Panamericano Bariloche. This helps the organizers to defray costs of the conference, registration fees and also contribute to registration awards for Latin American students.

Looking upon the majestic Nahuel Huapi lake, this dynamic hotel is a five-star hotel with the largest capacity in Patagonia and the best choice to enjoy the breathtaking nature of the region. The Panamericano Bariloche Hotel welcomes its guests with warm personalized attention and has a suitable infrastructure to welcome both the tourist and the business person. The hotel is in a privileged location in the center of this emblematic city of Patagonia, a destination that is appealing both because of the diversity of its programs as well as for the beauty of its landscapes, which the traveler will begin to enjoy just by putting their head out the room’s window.

Cost (nightly rate) for sleeping rooms: Room price: USD$120 (Regular) / USD$140 (Nahuel Huapi lake view) DW + 21% tax. Reservations should be made with the hotel using the form below and not through the online reservation system. The hotel manager will respond by email and confirm your reservation.

Other lodging options

There are many hotels available within a 5 mile walking distance of the conference venue that offer lower room rates. Camping options are also available. Please visit these sites for additional information and lodging options http://www.barilochepatagonia.info/ or http://www.welcomeargentina.com/bariloche/index_i.html

Room Share

Looking to share a room during the conference? For those people traveling on a tight budget, the local committee is willing to assist in matching up people looking for a roommate. Please contact us at barilocheraptors2013@gmail.com and include your name and contact information and travel plans, if known. You can also contact other RRF members on the RRF Facebook Page. Students can look for other students on the RRF Early Career Raptor Researcher Facebook page.

Travelling to Bariloche by Airplane

Red-backed hawk, Buteo poliosoma

After your arrival to Argentina through International Airport Ministro Pistarini (also nicknamed Ezeiza, airport code is EZE), Buenos Aires province, you can travel to Bariloche by plane, bus and by renting a car in Buenos Aires or at the airport.

Connecting flights into Bariloche depart from Aeropuerto Jorge Newbery (Aeroparque, airport code AEP), located along the coast of the Rio De la Plata (River Plate) in Buenos Aires city. You can arrange for a shuttle service to take you to Aeropuerto Jorge Newbery from the International Airport Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza). You can also take a “remis” (hired car) service. Manuel Tienda León is one of them, and is frequently recommended. For safety issues, we do not recommend under any circumstance to take any of the taxis or car services provided by strangers offering you these service. Be sure you take a connector, remis or taxi from the booths legally offering these services at the exit of the baggage pick up area. If you travel in groups of 2 or more, a hired car to the Jorge Newbery Airport or “Retiro” Bus terminal is the most convenient option.

Flights to Bariloche International Airport depart daily from Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile (airport code SCL). We recommend that if you choose this transportation method plan to arrive in Bariloche at least 2-3 days before the beginning of the conference. Flights from Buenos Aires have an estimated duration of 2 hours.

Travelling to Bariloche by Bus

Andean Condor, Vultur gryphus

Bus is one of the most popular transportation mode in Argentina. Buses are very comfortable, and you will find that they have a much higher frequency than planes, delays using buses are the exception. Buses depart from Retiro terminal, and several companies offer this service which includes meals, games, TVs, restrooms on board and the opportunity to relax and enjoy the sighting form a comfortable seat that can be transformed in an even more comfortable bed. IF these possibilities don’t help you to decide for a bus trip think buses are usually not affected by the same complications associated with air traffic, bad weather, overbooking, delays, and volcano ashes! Finally, you can see very interesting landscapes and wildlife (yes of course, this include raptors), from very comfortable and panoramic windows. Did you try to birdwatch from the plane? You will see lot more of species by using the bus!!
Bus companies Phone
ANDESMAR S.A. +54-11- 4311-2033
CHEVALLIER, LA NUEVA S.A. +54-11- 4000-5255
CRUCERO DEL NORTE S.R.L. +54-11-5258-5000
TURISMO PARQUE +54-11-5258-5000
VIA BARILOCHE S.R.L. +54-11-4315-7700

Travelling to Bariloche by Car

Many car rental companies are available through internet. The conference organizers do not endorse any particular car rental company. www.expedia.com and www.despegar.com.ar are two of many online services providing car rental information. Please, do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance finding a car rental company online.

Advice for driving in Argentina

Help planning your driving route within Argentina: Road Planner

VISAS AND INVITATION LETTERS

Valid passport with or without visa depends on your nationality. Please, ask at the closest Argentinean Embassy or Consulate in your country.

We strongly recommend visiting the Argentinean Tourism Office web site for travel information http://www.turismo.gov.ar/indexfse.html

Important! Citizens from the US, Canada, Australia and some other countries must pay a “reciprocity fee”. This fee is NOT a visa since Argentina does not require a Visa from citizens of these countries visiting Argentina for tourism or on business. You must arrive in Argentina with a paid receipt for this fee in order to pass through customs. For further information visit http://www.migraciones.gob.ar Disclosure: Please, note all this information provided here could vary on a daily basis.

Reciprocity Fees (subject to change)
USA: USD 131
Canada: USD 70
Australia: USD 100