Colonia Suiza
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Why go
- Curanto, the best-known meal here, cooked under earth and hot stones for about an hour.
- A public beach on Lake Moreno for swimming and water sports.
Know before you go
- Warm clothing suited to low temperatures is recommended.
Tips for your visit
- Plan one to three days; a stay of that length is recommended.
- Walk past the old houses where the first settlers lived.
- Walk the trails to Laguna Negra, Cerro López and the Jakob refuge; the mountain trails suit trekking.
- Buy regional products at the craft fair, made by local artisans and entrepreneurs.
- Try strudel and cakes with goat cheese and natural raspberries at the classic tea houses.
- Campsites, camping areas and parking are available here.
- Swim or try water sports at the public beach on Lake Moreno.
Best time to visit
- The climate is cold and dry, and winters often bring snow.
- Summers can be hot.
Interesting facts3
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Small plots here grow raspberries and other fruits that suit a cold climate.
Colonia Suiza - Wikipedia -
The local version of curanto uses several kinds of meat; the original recipe used seafood.
Sabores y tradición: Colonia Suiza celebra una nueva Fiesta del Curanto | Gobierno de Río Negro -
2010
The population was 150 in 2010, up 74% from 86 at the previous census.
Colonia Suiza - Wikipedia
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History
Settlers who came in the late 19th century farmed the land and raised livestock. The Goye couple, Henriette Goye-Borgeat and Joseph Goye, emigrated from Saxon in the Canton of Valais and arrived in 1883. The curanto method was brought in from Chile. The village still keeps its original features, and its tradition of building houses in wood is still kept alive.
- End of the 19th centuryThree Swiss brothers settle at the foot of the mountain, and the village is born there.
- Late 19th centurySettlers arrive to farm the land and raise livestock.
- 1883The Goye couple, Henriette Goye-Borgeat and Joseph Goye, arrive as the first settlers.
How to get there
- 30 minCarAbout 25 km out along Exequiel Bustillo Avenue from San Carlos de Bariloche.
Sources: Colonia Suiza - Wikipedia · Visit Argentina - Colonia Suiza · Visit Argentina - Colonia Suiza · Sabores y tradición: Colonia Suiza celebra una … · checked 26 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
How far is Colonia Suiza from San Carlos de Bariloche?
Colonia Suiza lies about 25 km out along Exequiel Bustillo Avenue from San Carlos de Bariloche. By car it takes about 30 minutes.
How many days should I plan for a visit to Colonia Suiza?
A stay of one to three days is recommended. The walking trails to Laguna Negra, Cerro López and the Jakob refuge fill that time.
Is there parking at Colonia Suiza?
Yes. Parking, campsites and camping areas are available in the village.
What is the weather like at Colonia Suiza?
The climate is cold and dry, and winters often bring snow. Summers can be hot, so bring warm clothing for low temperatures.
What should I eat in Colonia Suiza?
Try curanto, the meal the village is best known for. Food is cooked about 15 cm underground with hot stones, wrapped in leaves, and left about an hour.
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