Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Freya $
(Loa 751; almuerzo B$20; noon-2pm Mon-Sat;
) Part of the Freya Gym, this likable
place serves tasty vegetarian
almuerzos
, though the choice is very limited.
VEGETARIAN
El Germen $$
(San Alberto 237; mains B$25-40, vegetarian almuerzo B$20;
) This simply decorated,
peaceful spot is a favorite for its tasty vegetarian dishes; it also does decent goulash and
roast meat, as well as cracking curries and tempting cakes. There's a book exchange too.
INTERNATIONAL
Self-Catering
Market
(
7am-7:30pm Mon-Sat, breakfast only Sun)
The central market is home to some gast-
ronomic highlights. Don't miss the fresh juices and fruit salads - they are among the best
in the country. The vendors and their blenders always come up with something indescrib-
ably delicious; try
jugo de tumbo
(unripe passion-fruit juice).
MARKET
Supermercado SAS
(Pérez 331;
SUPERMARKET
8am-10pm daily)
A megalithic reply to all your shopping cries for help.
Drinking
Many of the places mentioned in the Eating section, such as Joy Ride, Amsterdam, Lo-
cot's, Bibliocafé and Florín, are popular spots for a drink too, and get pretty lively - espe-
cially during their respective happy hours.
For
discotecas
(weekends only) you'll need to head north of the center; it's easiest by
taxi.
Mooy
(Pérez 331, inside Supermercado SAS; admission B$20-60)
An upmarket disco-bar for
young ravers with cash to splash. There is frequent live music and it attracts the top bands
and DJs from across the country.
DISCO
