Bariloche is dressed in chocolate: the National Chocolate Festival 2025 is

Bariloche is dressed in chocolate: the National Chocolate Festival 2025 is here!

09-04-25

From 17 to 20 April, the city of San Carlos de Bariloche will be transformed into a real paradise for chocolate lovers with the celebration of the National Chocolate Festival 2025. This event, which coincides with Easter, promises to delight residents and tourists with a wide range of activities, shows and, of course, an abundant supply of the most exquisite artisan chocolate.

The festivities will begin on Monday 14 April with the ‘Chocolatiers for a Day’ activity, aimed at local primary school students. This initiative, which will take place in Puerto San Carlos from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 15:00 hours, will allow children to immerse themselves in the world of chocolate making, learning techniques for decorating Easter eggs under the guidance of advanced students from the School of Hotel Management and Gastronomy CET 25. This educational and recreational experience seeks to encourage teamwork and bring the youngest children closer to the chocolate tradition of the region.

From Thursday 17 April, the Civic Centre and the first blocks of Mitre Street will become the epicentre of the celebration with the ‘Paseo del Chocolate’. This space will offer a variety of attractions, including the ‘Plaza de Juegos Chocolatosos’, ‘Juegos Láser’ stations and surprises for the attendees. In addition, during the afternoons, make-up artists and traffic games will be available for the entertainment of the whole family.

One of the most anticipated moments will take place on Friday 18 April at 17:00, when local master chocolatiers will try to beat their own record by making the world's longest chocolate bar on Mitre Street. Last year, this delicacy reached 218 metres in length, and this year's edition is expected to beat that mark, offering thousands of portions to those present.

The nights of the festival will be illuminated by light shows and technology. On Friday, from 8.20pm, the Civic Centre will be the stage for ‘Mapping: The Magic Word’, followed by an impressive drone show at 8.30pm. The day will culminate with ‘ChocoDance’, an open-air party hosted by renowned DJ Fer Palacio, who will get everyone dancing to his music.

For the little ones, the ‘Chocolate University’ will offer a series of fun and educational activities. These include ‘Art with Chocolate’, where they can create their own chocolate bars and Easter eggs; ‘Blind Tasting’, which will challenge their senses to identify different types of chocolate; and ‘Chocolate Detectives’, an adventure in which they will have to solve riddles to discover secret ingredients. Upon completion of these challenges, participants will receive a diploma accrediting them as ‘Chocolate Graduates’.

In addition, the ‘Trencito de la Alegría’ (Train of Joy) will be available every day of the festival. To access this ride for free, those interested only have to share a photo on their social networks using the hashtag #fiestadelchocolate2025.

The National Chocolate Festival is organised by the Chamber of Chocolatiers of Bariloche and Emprotur, with the collaboration of the Municipality of Bariloche and the Government of Río Negro. This event not only celebrates the city's rich chocolate-making tradition, but also offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Bariloche in autumn, with its landscapes tinged with warm colours and a wide range of outdoor activities.

For more information and updates on the schedule of activities, it is recommended to visit the official website of the festival: fiestadelchocolate.com.ar and follow their profiles on social networks.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this sweet celebration that combines tradition, flavour and fun in the heart of Patagonia.

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