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( 52-3803; Lima 321; menús S6, mains from S15; lunch & dinner) It's a hole-in-
the-wall place: the scribbles covering every inch of wall are a testament to its popularity.
Try the spicy fish, challengingly named ' Pescado a lo Macho' ('macho fish') or chose
from a list of vegetarian options.
La Kañada $
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( 52-253; Lima 160; menús S10, mains S12-16; 8am-11pm) Handy to the bus sta-
tions, this old standby still serves bog-standard Peruvian food. A decent list of cocktails
includes algarrobina, a cocktail of pisco , milk and syrup from the huarango (carob) tree.
PERUVIAN
Plaza Mayor I $$
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(cnr Calle Bolognesi & Arica; meals S15-25) A coal grill with a rustic wood and bamboo
mezzanine seating area overlooking Plaza de Armas - barbecued meats dominate.
PARRILLA
Information
BCP Offline map Google map (Lima 495) Has a Visa/MasterCard ATM and changes US dol-
lars and traveler's checks.
DIRCETUR Offline map Google map (Parque Bolognesi, 3rd fl) Government-sponsored
tourist information office; can recommend local tour operators. There's an information
booth in the park itself.
Hospital Offline map Google map ( 52-2586; Callao s/n; 24hr) For emergency ser-
vices.
Post office (Castillo 379) Two blocks west of the Plaza de Armas.
Dangers & Annoyances
The town of Nazca is generally safe for travelers, though be wary when walking at night
near either bridge to the south of town. Travelers arriving by bus will be met by persistent
jaladores (agents) trying to sell tours or take arriving passengers to hotels. These touts
may use the names of places listed here but are never to be trusted. Never hand over any
money until you can personally talk to the hotel or tour-company owner and get a con-
firmed itinerary in writing. It's best to go with a reliable agency for land tours of the sur-
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