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the main square which, though clean, isn't anywhere near as grand as its entryway sug-
gests. There's a small cafeteria on site for meals.
Eating & Drinking
Only a few cafes in Pisco open early enough for breakfast before an Islas Ballestas tour,
so many hotels include breakfast in their rates.
PERUVIAN
As de Oro's $$
(
www.asdeoros.com.pe
; San Martín 472; mains S30-50; noon-midnight Tue-
Sun)
Talk about phoenix from the flames; the plush As de Oro serves up spicy mashed
potato with octopus, plaice with butter and capers, and grilled prawns with fried yucca
and tartare sauce overlooking a small swimming pool, as the rest of the town struggles
back to its feet.
La Concha de Tus Mares $
(Calle Muelle 992; mains S15-25)
Old pictures of what Pisco used to look like pre-2007
adorn the walls of this nostalgic place next to the Colegio Alexander Von Humboldt about
1km south of the center. The fish comes in big portions and is lauded by the locals.
PERUVIAN
El Dorado $
( 53-4367; Progreso 171; mains S10-20; 6:30am-11pm)
Nothing fancy, and popu-
lar because of it, the Dorado advertises no pretensions with its Nescafé granule coffee, ex-
cellent
tres leche
cake and simple but effective breakfasts on the main square.
BREAKFAST, INTERNATIONAL
Taberna de Don Jaime
( 53-5023; San Martín 203; 4pm-2am)
This clamorous tavern is a favorite with loc-
als and tourists alike. It is also a showcase for artisanal wines and piscos. On weekends,
the crowds show up to dance to live Latin and rock tunes into the small hours.
BAR
