Cerro Otto Cable Car
Discover South America’s first revolving café! Take the cable car up to Cerro Otto and enjoy panoramic views, art, and cuisine—all right in the heart of the mountains.
Description
**Discover South America’s first revolving café! Take the cable car up to Cerro Otto and enjoy panoramic views, art, and cuisine—all right in the heart of the mountains.**
Cancellation Policy: *free cancellation* up to 48 hours before departure
Located just 5 km from the center of Bariloche, **Cerro Otto** is one of the city’s classic excursions. This ticket includes **bus transport from the city center to the lower station, as well as a round-trip cable car ride** to the upper station, situated 1,405 meters above sea level.
At the summit, you will find the famous **Rotating Tea House (Confitería Giratoria)**, where you can enjoy regional culinary specialties while taking in the scenery. Thanks to its rotating design, the panoramic views shift slowly throughout your visit.
You can also explore the **Art Gallery**, which features replicas of renowned sculptures by Michelangelo—including *David*, *The Pietà*, and *Moses*—crafted by the Pietro Bazzanti Gallery in Florence, Italy.
If you prefer to spend time outdoors, the area surrounding the upper station offers mountain trails where you can explore and take in the natural surroundings from a different perspective.
During the winter, you can also enjoy optional snow activities, such as **snowshoeing and sledding** on a specially prepared slope. A **funicular** is available to take you back to the top of the sledding slope, allowing you to repeat the experience and have even more fun in the snow.
**How does the transport work?** Buses operated by the complex depart from the center of Bariloche to the cable car’s lower station, with various scheduled departure times. When your visit concludes, you can also return to the city center using the included transport service, in accordance with the established schedule.
An ideal experience that combines stunning landscapes, gastronomy, art, and mountain activities during your visit to Bariloche.
**Bus service schedule:**
1. Buses from the city center: 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, and 16:15.
2. Last bus from the city center: 16:15.
3. Last cable car ascent: 16:30.
4. Last cable car descent: 18:30.
5. Last bus returning to the city center: 18:45.
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Included
- Transfer from downtown Bariloche
- Cable Car Ascent
- Access to the Revolving Cafeteria
FAQ
- **Is this a guided trip? **No, this tour consists in a visit to the Cerro Otto revolving cafeteria. The ticket includes transfer, cable car ascent and access to the revolving cafeteria.
- **Will you pick me up at my hotel?** No, there are two meeting points in downtown Bariloche where you can take the shuttle service.
- **What are the departure times?** The shuttle to the cable car lower station leaves every hour from Bariloche to the cable car lower station in km 5 and every hour the other way round.
- **I have a vehicle; can I get there on my own? **Yes, you can drive to the cable car lower station in km 5 on your own car. The tariff is the same
- **How long would you recommend for this tour?** The tour lasts between 2.30 hours to 4:00 hours. However there is no limit imposed on your time at the Cerro Otto Complex while it’s open.
- **What activities can I do?** In summer there are free guided walks through the forest or you can take a short hike on your own, there are lots of paths. There's a great viewpoint from the Stone of Habsburg (will take approximately 1:30 hour walk), with fabulous views. Otto Kart also works in summer. In winter there are 2 optional activities: Guided snowshoeing tours and sleds. Each optional activity is paid separately. Throughout the year you can visit for free the small museum with life-size replicas of artwork by Michelangelo like the David and The Moses and La Piedad.
- **What is the time available for the visit?** From early in the morning until late in the evening you can visit Cerro Otto
- **Is this tour suspended due to bad weather?** And in that case what happens with our booking? The tour is not suspended due to bad weather; however the cable car may be interrupted due to unfavourable weather conditions. If this is your case, you will be able to reschedule your tickets or receive a full credit!
- **Is there a discount for people with a Disability Certificate? **Yes, people with a Disability Certificate are free of charge. People accompanying people with disabilities will pay the lowest rate available
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