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Cerro Otto, named after pioneer Otto Goedecke, is a 1,405 m peak in Nahuel Huapí National Park, 5 km from Bariloche, with a rotating cafeteria on top.

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Why go

  • The rotating summit cafeteria, home of the Giratoria confectionery
  • A cable car that reaches the summit in twelve minutes
  • A zip line that runs 7 m above the ground
  • A climbing wall at Cerro Otto
  • An 8 km gravel road to the top, for biking, hiking or driving

What you see

  • From the top you see the city, Nahuel Huapí and Gutiérrez lakes, and the Andes.
  • The mountain stands between several city neighbourhoods, including San Joaquin and Los Cipresales.
  • Its prominence makes it a visual reference for finding your way around Bariloche.

Facilities

  • Rotating cafeteria on the summit The rotating cafeteria on top is owned by the Sara María Furman Foundation.
  • Grill A grill also serves bondiola sandwiches.
  • Climbing wall A climbing wall is also on the mountain.

Shorts

How to get there

  • 12 minCable carRide the cable car up to the summit. The trip takes twelve minutes.

Sources: Cerro Otto - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Avenida de Los Pioneros Km 5 Circuito Chico, -, San Carlos de Bariloche

Plan from here: A day out →

Questions and answers

What can you do at the summit of Cerro Otto besides the view?

At the summit you can ride a zip line that runs 7 m above the ground, and climb the climbing wall.

How do you get to the top of Cerro Otto from Bariloche?

Take the cable car, which reaches the summit in twelve minutes. Or drive, bike or hike the 8 km gravel road to the top.

What can you see from the top of Cerro Otto?

From the summit you see the city, Nahuel Huapí and Gutiérrez lakes, and the Andes.

Is there food at the top of Cerro Otto?

Yes. The rotating cafeteria on the summit serves Giratoria confectionery, and a grill also serves bondiola sandwiches.

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