NATIONAL SNOW FESTIVAL
CERRO CATEDRAL, BARILOCHE

The major event in San Carlos de Bariloche´s calendar is the National Snow Festival which is held every year in August.

Many activities, both popular and promotional, are organized during that one week.
Cathedrals fireworks display and Torch light parade.

Before sunset, the National Snow Festival is officially inaugurated with a sky demonstration by the Ski Instructors Association on the slopes of Cerro Catedral. The Argentine Ski Champion, followed by the best skiers, descend with the National Flag to be hoisted at the foot of the Catedral. After sunset some two hundred skiers, with the National Flag to be hoisted at the mast at the foot of the Catedral. After sunset some two hundred skiers, from different ski schools, ski down the slope with flaming torches. The slopes are alight with various patterns as the skiers follow runs down the mountain and then the spectacular firework display lights up the whole hill side.

National Snow Queen Contest
It is considered one of the stricter contests because the chosen queen will represent Bariloche throughout the country and internationally. Not only must she be beautiful; she has to be capable, smart, practice sports, know the area and its needs and possibilities. Once the queen is chosen the festival ends with a show and dance.

Axemans Contest
As one of the most popular events of the festival, large groups gather to watch the examine (and women) at work.
With amazing ability, the participants must cut through a 60 cm diameter log with axes that weigh less than 3 kg.

Waiters Race
Any waiter or worker from the different hotels or restaurants may participate in this interesting race. They must run around the central streets as fast as possible without spilling their trays laden with bottles, cups and plates.

Pullover Contest
Knitting is one of the most important handcrafts of the area. A most colorful exhibit is produced by the amazing handwork, imagination and original design. The pullovers are shown in a parade and then comes the difficult task of choosing the best of each category.

Foreign Communities Festival
Each Argentine - European and Latin American community has a stand where their traditional food is sold and served by people in their native dress. Meanwhile a show of local, national and international music takes place..

DAY 1 - Arrival to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport and transfer to hotel. 03 nts of accommodation with breakfast

DAY 2 - Excursion called "Circuito Chico" to visit Panoramic Point, Llao Llao, Puerto Pañuelo, Moreno Lake, Cerro Lopez, Colonia Suiza...

DAY 3 - Boat Excursion to visit Isla Victoria and Los Arrayanes National Park.

DAY 4 - Transfer to airport

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