Indigenous Villages of Patagonia Tour

On this tour of the indigenous villages of Bariloche, we'll learn about the history, culture, and customs of the Patagonians and Mapuches, and the indigenous communities that thrived before European colonization.

Description

Meet us at the Tourism Information Office in Civic Center Plaza as we begin our exploration of Patagonia's history.

This Bariloche tour will reveal the origins of this Argentine region by examining the stories of its pre-European colonization inhabitants, including the Patagonians, Mapuches, and Canoeros, highlighting aspects of these pre-Hispanic tribes.

Who were these indigenous peoples, and what customs shaped their lives? Do their ancestral roots persist today? We will address these questions as we traverse Bariloche, beginning at the Civic Center and proceeding to the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, a crucial site in these cultures' development. Here, we will explore their sculptures and their meanings, enhancing our understanding of their heritage.

Next, we'll visit the Church of Nuestra Señora del Nahuel Huapi, gaining insight into the relationship between the indigenous peoples of Patagonia and the Catholic Church. We will also go to the Museum of Patagonia, which contains artifacts from Patagonian, Mapuche, and canoeist cultures. Participants may choose to enter the museum with our guide for a closer look at these artifacts.

The tour will conclude as we return to the departure point after an hour and a half of historical insights.