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(east side of Plaza Gral José Ballivián; almuerzo B$15, mains B$25-100)
Trinidad's
most-famous restaurant unfortunately doesn't live up to the hype. Give the greasy and
overpriced à la carte meals a miss and stick to the lunchtime
almuerzo
.
Shopping
Centro Artesanal Moxos
(
462-2751; Bopi)
Local Beni crafts, including weavings, woodwork and ceramics, are
sold at the Centro Artesanal Moxos, 300m southwest of town along the river. Look out for
the
pifano
, an indigenous flute made from the wing bone of the Jabiru stork using a tech-
nique more than 1000 years old - it's the staple instrument of the unique Moxos music.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Information
Dangers & Annoyances
Use bottled water for everything in Trinidad except your shower. The town water supply
is contaminated.
Immigration
Carranza)
Top floor of the white building a block from the bus terminal.
Money
Several Enlace ATMs near the main plaza accept international cards - this is a good spot
to get some cash before heading out to the Amazon proper. Moneychangers gather on Av
6 de Agosto between Suárez and Av 18 de Noviembre.
Prodem
(Vaca Diez)
Just off the plaza for cash advances.
Tourist information
8.30am-12.30pm &
2.30-6pm Mon-Fri)
