Centro Civico
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Why go
- The equestrian statue of General Julio A. Roca by Emilio Jacinto Sarniguet, facing Nahuel Huapi lake
- The municipal clock tower, where four local figures appear at noon and 6 pm and a bell chimes every half hour
- The view of the complex from the waterfront, with the San Carlos port in the foreground
- The tourist office (Secretaría de Turismo), whose entrance is in the municipal arcade
About the work
- Architect
- Ernesto de Estrada designed the complex, with brothers Exequiel and Alejandro Bustillo also taking part in the design.
- Builder
- Christiani & Nielsen carried out the construction.
- Material
- Green stone quarried at cerro Carbón for the walls; cypress and larch wood for stairs, railings and balconies; black slate shingles on the roofs.
Interesting facts6
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It is a symbol and registered trademark of the city.
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Large numbers of visitors come to it every day.
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At the complex, people gather to protest on various issues and to hold artistic events.
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The San Bernardo dogs, who share the plaza with the Roca monument, are famous as mountain rescuers.
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The library was founded in 1928, before it moved into the complex.
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The complex has housed the municipal offices, the Río Negro provincial police, the national parks office, customs and the Biblioteca Sarmiento.
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History
Estrada conceived the idea of grouping the buildings into one complex. Exequiel Bustillo, as president of Parques Nacionales, pushed a project that would link the Centro Cívico with the Llao Llao hotel. The same plan included a 25-kilometre road between the two sites. Teacher and writer Adriana Robles wrote a book tracing the complex's history through texts and images.
- around 1930A group of visionaries pushes for a tourism-focused town, which leads to Bariloche's creation.
- 1939Construction is under way, with workers photographed on the building site.
- 1940The complex is inaugurated, and the Museo de la Patagonia Francisco P. Moreno opens in the east wing.
- 1987The complex is declared a national historic monument.
- 2012About 100 people vandalise the statue, and three of the horse's legs come loose.
Legends and hidden details
- A historic photo shows Juan Domingo Perón and María Eva Duarte, known as Evita, on the complex's balcony.
Best time to visit
- Plan to be on the square at noon or 6 pm, when the figures appear on the municipal clock tower.
- Look up at the tower's two clock faces, which have Roman numerals.
Accessibility
- Steps down to the waterfront promenade Steps lead down from the plaza to the promenade and pier.
Sources: Centro Cívico Bariloche - Wikipedia · El Centro Cívico, la obra emblema de Bariloche … · El Centro Cívico de Bariloche · checked 19 Oct 2026
- Website
- barilocheturismo.gob.ar/
Questions and answers
How do I get to the Centro Civico in San Carlos de Bariloche?
Anyone using the waterfront or arriving along Bustillo or Pioneros avenues has to pass it. Steps lead down from the plaza to the waterfront promenade and pier.
Can you see the lake from the Centro Civico in San Carlos de Bariloche?
Yes. The plaza opens to the north over Nahuel Huapi lake, and seen from the waterfront the buildings make a striking view.
Can vehicles drive through the Centro Civico in Bariloche?
Yes. Vehicles pass under two large arches in the Parques Nacionales building to reach Mitre street.
Where is the tourist office in the Centro Civico?
The tourist office, the Secretaría de Turismo, has its entrance in the municipal arcade. It is a stop for arriving visitors.
Is the plaza at the Centro Civico paved?
Yes. The plaza is fully paved with flagstone, and tourists, rain, frost and snow have worn the stone down.
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