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Offered languages
- German
- English
Look beyond the chocolate shops and Alpine architecture of the 'Switzerland of the Andes'. Join cultural mediator Sara and local resident Carlos on a profound, provocative journey through Bariloche's contested history and vibrant present. Discover the resilience of the Mapuche people, from the controversial monuments of the past to the living language of the future.
- A 1.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 88 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From San Carlos de Bariloche's main station, take local public transport toward Monumento a Julio Argentino Roca. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to the monument. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Universidad Nacional de Río Negro (UNRN) - Sede Andina, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to San Carlos de Bariloche's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The controversial equestrian statue of the general who led the 'Conquest of the Desert', serving as a focal point for debates over historical memory.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Centro Civico
A public square where the ground is painted with the Mapuche drum and the Madres de Plaza de Mayo handkerchiefs, symbolizing intersecting resistances.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Centro Civico
The legislative building where Bariloche was declared an 'Intercultural Municipality' in 2015, highlighting the gap between political declarations and lived reality.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Museo de la Patagonia
A museum housing indigenous artifacts, illustrating the shift from Eurocentric anthropological views to a narrative of a living culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A vibrant market where indigenous artisans sell traditional crafts, representing economic survival and the sharing of Mapuche cosmology.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi
The administrative center of the National Park, exploring the complex history of indigenous eviction in the name of 'pristine wilderness'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A modern university campus serving as a hub for indigenous empowerment and the revitalization of the Mapudungun language.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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