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San Carlos de Bariloche is a city in the , situated on the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by lakes (Nahuel Huapi, Gutiérrez Lake, Moreno Lake and Mascardi Lake) and mountains (Tronador, Cerro Catedral, Cerro López). It is famous for skiing but also known for sight-seeing, water sports, trekking and climbing. Cerro Catedral is one of the most important ski centers in South America. History: The name "Bariloche" comes from the Mapudungun word "Vuriloche" meaning "people from behind the mountain" (furi = behind, che = people). The Vuriloche pass was used by the Mapuches to cross the Andes and was kept secret from the European priests for a long time. In 1672 the Jesuits established in Chiloé Island founded a mission in the Nahuel Huapi Lake that lasted until 1717 Settlement: Settled primarily by Austrians , Germans, and Italians from the city of Belluno, about 1895, it was first named after the pioneer, Carlos Wiederhold who was born in Germany but had migrated to San Carlos de ... Read more about San Carlos de Bariloche on Wikipedia

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