Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 423-0527; Av Urquiza 1045; mains AR$60-110; 11.30am-3.30pm & 8pm-midnight; )
With as-it-should-be service and thoughtful touches such as free coffee, this stylish res-
taurant in the center of town serves excellent meats from the
parrilla
and delectable
pasta. There's a good range of fish dishes and a rather refined, romantic atmosphere.
Quincho del Puerto
FISH $$$
(Av Doctor Laurencena 350; fish AR$70-95; 11am-2.30pm & 7-11.30pm, later on Sat & Sun)
Pop-
ular spot for river fish just back from the
costanera
. There are various options, including
the tasty (but bony) pacú and surubí. There are also pasta and
parrilla
options for those
who don't fancy the finny tribes.
Drinking & Nightlife
Paraná is quiet midweek, but gets busier on Friday and Saturday nights. Most of the ac-
tion is at the eastern end of the riverfront around Liniers Lineal.
Shopping
A recommended place to buy quality handicrafts is the Museo y Mercado Provincial de
Artesanías (
Click here
)
.
Centro de Artesanos
HANDICRAFTS
( 422-4493; cnr Av 9 de Julio & Carbó; 9am-1pm & 4-8pm Apr-Oct, 9am-1pm & 5-9pm Nov-
Mar)
Traditional
artesanías
(handicrafts) are on display and for sale here. There's
some very high-quality ware, and prices are fair.
Information
There are several banks with ATMs within a couple of blocks of Plaza 1 de Mayo.
Dozens of places offer internet access and phone calls. There are various free wi-fi net-
works around the town center and along the
costanera
.
Hospital San Martín
(
423-4545;
www.hospitalsanmartin.org.ar
; Presidente Perón 450)
