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was this museum, then the local military barracks. Bustos's original images are displayed
in the Cuartel's 'Casino' - the site where, bizarrely enough, Debray was married, receiv-
ing a two-hour 'permission' for his nuptials before returning to his cell. The two were
tried and found guilty (what a surprise!) in the local library.
YPFB Plant
Camiri is damn proud of its YPFB plant. There's no formal tour, but if you're keen to visit
get up at the crack of dawn and roll up at 8am and they might let you look around. Don't
miss the
Petrolero (Oil Worker) monument
in the middle of Av Petrolero.
LANDMARK
Sleeping & Eating
All the places listed here are within two blocks of the main plaza.
Hotel JR $$
(
952-2200; Sánchez 247; s/d B$210/330;
) If you fancy hanging out with oil barons
check out the friendly JR, possibly named after the
Dallas
soap character. All rooms have
tele- phones, heating and cable TV, and there's a bright sitting area with fine views.
HOTEL
Hotel Premier $
(
952-2204; Busch 60; s/d B$120/150)
A block from the plaza, this is a nice modern
hotel with small rooms, each with cable TV and hot shower. Particularly nice are the
bright and spacious upstairs rooms that open onto a leafy patio.
HOTEL
Cupesi $$$
(Sánchez 247; mains B$45-70)
Under the Hotel JR, this is arguably the best food in town.
The extensive menu contains meat, chicken and fish dishes that are not cheap, but if you
are in town for more than a few days it's worth the extra bolivianos to avoid succumbing
to a monotonous diet of junk food.
INTERNATIONAL
CHINESE
Membiray $$
(Plaza Principal; mains B$25-50)
A brave attempt to introduce Chinese and vegetarian
dishes to the conservative town residents. Portions are large, well cooked and the sur-
roundings are pleasant - though there is nothing Oriental about them.
