Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
holic, almost aniseed-like
chicha
, a strange but refreshing brew of maize, peanuts and sugar.
Daily Tues-Sun 7-11pm.
DIRECTORY
Banks and exchange
There are foreign-card compatible ATMs all over town, particularly
around the plaza and Av 6 de Agosto. BR Cambios (Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.30pm &
2.30-6.30pm, Sat 8.30am-1pm) on Antonio Vaca Diez, opposite
Hostal Ibañez
, changes
dollars, euros, soles and reis.
Internet
Though there are internet cafés at every second doorway, speeds can be harrow-
ingly slow; the going rate is Bs3/hr.
Post office
Just off the plaza on Av Ciprian Barace (Mon-Fri 8am-7.30pm, Sat till 6pm,
Sun 9am-noon).
Telephones
There are ENTEL cabins throughout the city, most of which open all day, every
day.