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The
cabañas
are a better bet for big groups. The open-air restaurant serves well-prepared
locally caught fish, and there are superb views of the river and surrounding hills.
HOTEL
Hotel San Antonio $
(
7431-0200; Plaza Principal; d B$120, s/d without bathroom B$50/100;
) Despite a
location on the main square, this budget place goes for an Amazonian-lodge feel and
nearly achieves it. Rooms are basic but tidy, and those with shared bathrooms do not have
fans. You can, however, cool off in the pool.
Hotel San Martín $$
(
413-6512; south side of main road; s/d/tr B$130/180/250;
) This welcoming place
has a gorgeous garden with a pool.
HOTEL
Don Corsino Gran Hotel $$
(
413-6547; north side of main road; d/tr/q B$170/210/350)
Despite being brand new,
the unimaginatively plain rooms here are a little disappointing and air-conditioning would
have been a welcome addition at this price. There are no single rooms and no breakfast,
but the per person rate for triple and quadruple rooms works out quite favorably if you are
in a group.
HOTEL
Eating
With the influx of tourists over recent years, a few reasonable restaurants have sprung up
around town. A rank of food stalls along the highway sells inexpensive tropical fare, but
check hygiene levels before you buy.
Restaurant San Silvestre $$$
(main road next to Las Palmas; mains B$28-63)
If the jars of pickled snakes (not for con-
sumption!) and animal skins hanging off the walls don't deter you, dig in to these huge
portions big enough for two. Try the gargantuan
pique macho
(beef, sausage and chips
dish) to really pig out, but avoid the wild game! The attached Café Mirador opens in the
evening for drinks and has nice river views.
INTERNATIONAL
Mamma Titi $$
INTERNATIONAL
