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Architecture · Bariloche, Río Negro
Centro Cívico
Central square of Bariloche surrounded by stone and wooden buildings, with the clock tower and a passage to rua Mitre.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Centro Cívico
The Centro Cívico organizes Bariloche’s historic area around a paved square. The complex was inaugurated in 1940 and brings together wooden façades, arcades and the town hall’s clock tower. The side facing the lake helps to understand the relationship between the town and the Nahuel Huapi.
The visit can start with the exterior space, observing the volumes and the passages under the arches. The connection to rua Mitre leads to the central shopping area. There is a change in level between the square and the lake shore, so the walk involves descents and climbs even within the center.
You don’t need to fit the Centro Cívico into a distant excursion: it can be visited on arrival to town or during an urban walk. Wear comfortable shoes for the stone pavement and bring windproof clothing. If there is an event in the square, choose the route according to the space available.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to an hour and a half, including the arcades and the nearby shore.
Best time
During daytime, to observe the façade materials. Between December and March there is usually more daylight to combine the square with the lake shore.
How to get there
It is located in the urban center. Those staying on the streets near Mitre can walk there; from other neighborhoods, use the city bus or hired transport to the central area.
Tip
Also look at the square from the passage to rua Mitre. The view under the arcades reveals a different relationship between the stone, the wood and the tower.
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Frequently asked questions about Centro Cívico
Does the walk require entering any building?
No. The square, the façades and the arcades are the focus of the outdoor walk. Any visits to interior spaces follow their own schedules.
Can the square be combined with the Nahuel Huapi shore?
Yes. The lake is nearby but below the level of the square. Consider the uphill return, especially if you are with someone who tires on slopes.
Where to go after the Centro Cívico?
The arcades link the complex to the shops on rua Mitre. The cathedral is also in the central area and can be included in the same walk.