Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Antigua Posta del
Torreón
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 432618;
www.postadeltorreon.com.ar
;
Almafuerte 799; s/d/superior d US$72/108/124;
)
This intimate and classy hotel a block west and four south of the plaza offers a real
haven for a relaxing stay. It's an elegantly refurbished 19th-century mansion, with plenty
of original features and rooms surrounding a postcard-pretty courtyard complete with
fountain and small swimming pool. The superiors are worth the upgrade: much more
spacious, with lovely furniture.
Eating
Café de la Plaza
CAFE $
(
www.cafedelaplazabar.com.ar
;
cnr Urquiza & Galarza; light meals AR$35-60; 8am-2pm & 5pm-
late; )
On the northwest corner of the plaza, this offbeat place has a bit of everything,
with a terrace, chessboard tiles, tasty coffee, wooden bench booths, food and regular live
music.
El Conventillo de Baco
ARGENTINE $$$
( 433809; España 193; dishes AR$55-90; 11am-3pm & 8pm-midnight)
This handsome and
totally recommendable spot has both indoor and outdoor dining in an attractive patio
space and specializes in well-prepared river fish and seafood, with dishes like calamari
stew and glazed pork as specialties. Good value.
Information
Telecentro Uruguay
(3 de Febrero 63; internet per hr AR$10;
7am-2pm & 5pm-midnight)
In-
ternet and phone calls just off the plaza.
Tourist office
( 442850;
www.concepcionturismo.gov.ar
; cnr Galarza & Supremo Entrerriano;
8am-8pm)
The handiest tourist office is a block east of the plaza. In high summer it
opens until 10pm.
Getting There & Around
The
bus terminal
( 422352; cnr Galarza & Chiloteguy)
is 10 blocks west of the plaza. Bus
1 runs between them; a
remise
costs AR$10. A train arrives here from Paraná on Fridays
and returns on Sundays (AR$26, eight hours).
