Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
664-2369; Daniel Campos 1072; s/d B$80/120, without bathroom B$45/80)
This kind
of retro style may once have looked very grand in London (or maybe not!), but these days
wood-paneled walls and dated tourism posters might best be described as quirky.
Residencial El Rosario $
(
664-2942; Ingavi 777; s/d B$40/80, with cable TV B$45/90)
It's rare to find a budget
place that is so well tended, with freshly painted and clean (though rather small) rooms
that look onto a quiet patio. There are reliable gas-heated showers, laundry sinks and a
common room with cable TV.
PENSION
Hostería España $
(
666-5003; Corrado O-546; s/d B$80/120, without bathroom B$50/90)
A decent
budget option, but the slightly overpriced rooms are pretty cold in winter. The hot showers
and a pleasant flowery patio keep it popular with long-term university student residents
and there is plenty of tourist information at reception.
PENSION
Eating
Chapaco
cuisine is unique and Tarija's restaurants pay it due homage. You'll need to be
brave to try
ranga ranga
(tripe with onion, tomato and chili) and
chan faina
(lamb guts
with greens), but even delicate stomachs will enjoy
sopa de mani
(peanut soup) or
saice
(diced meat and vegetables). Don't forget to sample the desserts too -
dulce de lacayote
(caramelized squash),
pepitas de leche
(cinnamon fudge) and
tojori
(pancakes with cloves
and aniseed) are all favorites. Get a copy of the
Guía Gastronomica
from the tourist office
for more mouthwatering ideas.
Pizza Pazza $$$
(Carlos Lazcano, cnr Belgrano y Pino; pizza B$40-110)
Exuberant hostess Edith Paz
Zamora has put together a really unique blend of art and, you guessed it, pizza. The walls
are splashed with colorful paintings (many featuring giraffe-necked, bug-eyed women!)
and those with a creative ilk take over on Thursdays (art night) and Fridays (Bohemian
night), when folklore, music and dancing are added to the tasty menu. Ring the bell to get
in!
PIZZERIA
