Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 4722-6220 ext 247; Av Zorrilla de San Martín 874; 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat & Sun)
This museum displays evocative images from the multiple 19th-century sieges of
Paysandú, including of the bullet-riddled shell of the cathedral, and the women in exile
watching the city's bombardment from an island.
Museo de la Tradición
MUSEUM
( 4722-3125; Av de los Iracundos 5; 9am-2pm)
In parkland near the riverfront,
this museum has a small, well-displayed selection of anthropological artifacts and
gaucho gear.
Sleeping
Hotel Rafaela
HOTEL $
( 4722-4216; 18 de Julio 1181; s/d with fan & shared bathroom UR$650/850, with air-con &
private bathroom UR$900/1150; )
A decent budget option just west of the main
square. Rafaela's rooms are dark but large, and some have their own small patios.
Hotel Casagrande
HOTEL $$$
( 4722-4994;
www.hotelcasagrande.com.uy
;
Florida 1221; s/d UR$1500/2300; )
Homey and conveniently located, Paysandú's nicest downtown hotel has comfy arm-
chairs, marble tabletops, big brass beds, free parking and a gourmet restaurant on-site
(mains around UR$400).
Estancia La Paz
ESTANCIA $$$
( 4720-2272;
www.estancialapaz.com.uy
; Ruta 24, Km86.5; r/ste/4-person apt US$113/145/160;
)
The tennis courts, swimming pool and Muzak-filled common areas feel in-
congruous among the historic buildings and pristine natural setting at this tourist
estancia
25km southeast of Paysandú. Equestrians will appreciate the horseback-riding excur-
sions, lasting from one day to a full week. Access is via a long dirt road: turn off at Km
86.5 on Ruta 24 or Km 336 on Ruta 3.
Eating & Drinking
Confitería Las Familias
SWEETS $
(
www.postrechaja.com
;
18 de Julio 1152; chajá UR$66; 9am-7:30pm)
If you've got a sweet
tooth (and we mean a
really
sweet tooth) pull up a stool at this ancient confectioner's
