Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
About 600km from Buenos Aires - and a long way from pretty much anywhere else -
Santa Rosa is unlikely to be of interest unless you find yourself traveling overland, in
which case it's a convenient stopping point and transport hub. It's a pleasant enough
place, however, with a small-town feel, friendly people and busy plaza area.
Sights & Activities
Laguna Don Tomás
, 1km west of the city center, is the place for locals to sail, swim,
play sports or just stroll.
Museo Provincial de
Historia Natural
MUSEUM
( 422693; Quintana 116; 8am-noon & 2-5:30pm Mon-Fri, 6-9pm Sun)
This museum
has Spanish-language displays about pampas ecosystems, a large taxidermy collection of
local birds and mammals, and a few live snakes and dinosaur fossils.
Sleeping & Eating
Residencial Atuel
HOTEL $
( 422597;
www.atuel.aehglp.org.ar
; Luro 356; s/d AR$195/330; )
Just steps from the
bus terminal, this friendly place has worn but tidy rooms with cable TV. It's certainly
good enough for one night.
Hotel Calfucurá
HOTEL $$$
( 433303;
www.hotelcalfucura.com
; Av San Martín 695; s/d from AR$385/486; )
Santa Rosa's best hotel, with a modern atmosphere, handy location near the bus terminal
and very comfortable carpeted rooms. In summer, worth it for the pool.
Las Viñas Bar & Restó
ARGENTINE $$$
( 385385; Av San Martín 142; mains AR$48-120; 8:30am-2am)
This stylish eatery half a
block from the main square draws a cosmopolitan local crowd with its nicely presented
pasta, pizzas and meat dishes. The daily special (main course, drink and dessert) is good
value at AR$75.
Information
You'll find several ATMs in the city center.
