Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
INFORMAT ION
Tourist information
The helpful main tourist o
ce is
on Av Roca 223 (
T
0280 445 3504,
W
madryn.gov.ar
/turismo; April to mid-Dec Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat & Sun
8am-9pm; mid-Dec to March Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat &
Sun 8am-11pm).
simple, economical rooms with shared bathrooms, plus
one en suite. Guests have access to a microwave and fridge
(th
ough no
t a full kitchen), and there's a living room to relax
in.
AR$250
El Muelle Viejo
Av Hipólito Yrigoyen 38
T
0280 447 1284.
Although the decor is pretty dated and the walls a little thin,
this budget hotel is a decent choice. The compact r
ooms are
clean and come with attached bathrooms and TVs.
AR$350
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ACCOMMODAT ION
Most accommodation is close to the centre of town and
within walking distance of the bus terminal (many hostels
will pick you up for free if you call ahead). Prices drop
greatly outside the January to March high season. Rates
include breakfast unless stated otherwise.
EATING AND DRINKING
Ambigú
Roca & Roque Sáenz Peña
T
0280 447 2541,
W
ambiguresto.com.ar. The menu at this bustling café-
restaurant features everything from steaks and pastas to
curries and stir-fries, with most mains starting at around
AR$40.
Ambigú
is also popular for its pizzas - the large
ones are more than enough for two people. Daily noon-
2pm & 8pm-midnight.
Los Colonos
Roca & A. Storni
T
0280 445 8486. Located
in the hull of a large wooden ship on the main street, this
place is just plain fun. The house speciality is seafood;
grilled, baked or fried fish goes for around AR$40-50,
while the
arroz con mariscos
(a soupy paella) is big enough
for two. Daily noon-3pm & 7.30pm-midnight.
Mr Jones
9 de Julio 116
T
0280 447 5368. A buzzing pub-
restaurant, popular with locals and young gringos alike.
Most of the diners - who fill up the wooden benches and
spill out onto the streetside tables - are here for a beer
(from around AR$15) and a
picada
(cold meat and cheese
platters). Mon-Sat 6pm-1/2am.
Ì
Quemehuencho Churreria
Roque Sáenz Peña 212
T
0280 15 440 4016.
Churros
stuffed with every
imaginable filling from the usual
dulce de leche
to home-
made jams. This is also a great place for the
mate
novice,
as the waiters will explain the different varieties and help
you brew the drink. Mon-Fri 8am-noon & 4.30-8pm, Sat
& Sun 4.30-8pm.
Vesta Patagonia
Punta Cuevas
T
0280 447 0766,
W
vestarestaurant.com.ar. The best time to come here is
at sunset, as the restaurant is located at Punta Cuevas,
close to the spot where the Welsh first landed in Patagonia.
Grab a drink (from AR$10-15) and a seat on the terrace
and enjoy the view. Daily noon-midnight/1am.
HOSTELS AND CAMPSITES
ACA Complejo Turístico Punta Cuevas
Punta Cuevas
T
0280 445 2952,
W
acamadryn.com.ar. This well-run
complex has camping spots (tents provided), simple
rooms and self-contained apartments sui
table f
or groups.
Breakfas
t costs extra.
Campin
g/person
AR$52
, doubles
AR$300
, apartments
AR$670
Chepatagonia Hostel
A. Storni 16
T
0280 445 5783,
W
chepatagoniahostel.com.ar. Right on the waterfront, this
hostel's dorms are not the most stylish but the mattresses
are wonderful; private rooms with shared bathrooms are
also available. Guests have kitc
hen acc
ess, and t
ours and
bike
rental can be arranged. Dorms
AR$65
, doubles
AR$190
Ì
El Gualicho
Marcos A Zar 480
T
0280 445 4163,
W
elgualicho.com.ar. The best hostel in town,
El Gualicho
has four-, six- and eight-bed dorms, comfortable private
rooms, a sociable lounge, a communal kitchen and
barbecue area, and a pleasant garden. The friendly staff
can ar
range tou
rs, divin
g trips and bike rental. Dorms
AR$95
, doubles
AR$420
Posada del Catalejo
Mitre 446
T
0280 447 5224,
W
posadadelcatalejo.com.ar. A cheerful B&B-type hostel
close to the beach and the town centre. The large, brightly
painted dorms and private rooms have crisp white sheets and
a lovely home-from-home feel
. The fir
eplace in
the loun
ge is
perfect for chilly nights. Dorms
AR$80
, doubles
AR$210
El Retorno
Bartolomé Mitre 798
T
0280 445 6044,
W
elretornohostel.com.ar. A welcoming hostel with small
four- to eight-bed dorms and en-suite rooms with TVs,
as well as a co
mmunal
lounge a
nd kitch
en, plus laundry
facilities. Dorms
AR$70
, doubles
AR$250
La Tosca
Sarmiento 437
T
0280 445 6133,
W
latosca
hostel.com. This hostel may not be the prettiest, but it's
friendly, close to the beach and has a nice garden out back.
There i
s a ran
ge of ec
onomical
accommodation options.
Dorms
AR$80
, doubles
AR$210
NIGHTLIFE
La Frontera
9 de Julio 254
T
0280 447 2232. Puerto
Madryn's most popular club,
La Frontera's
focus is on dance
and electro music. It's only open on the weekends, and
unless you want the place to yourself, don't even think
about getting here before 2am. Fri & Sat midnight-5am.
Margarita
Roque Sáenz Peña 15
T
0280 447 0885. Visit
this pub to enjoy some good (and often live) music and rub
shoulders with the locals over a few drinks (from AR$15).
Also serves fairly pricey but tasty snacks and meals. Happy
hour 7.30-9pm. Mon-Sat 7.30pm-2/3am.
HOTELS AND B&BS
Casa Patagónica
Av Roca 2210
T
0280 445 1540,
W
casa
-patagonica.com.ar. This charming B&B has a handful of
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