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To reach it, you walk along a trail through sugarcane, where panels (in English, too)
detail the events of a deeply tragic life so full of shotgun accidents and doses of cyanide
it's almost funny. Grand views of the Paraná inspired Quiroga to write his regionally
based stories.
Activities
Head down to the Parque Provincial Teyú Cuaré, a protected peninsula on the Río
Paraná, for forest walking and cycling, views, river beaches and Guaraní heritage.
Tours
Tierra Colorada
TOUR
( 15-437-6220; maicolback@gmail.com; RN12)
This all-round helpful operator just below
the bus terminal - look for the Misionerita restaurant - runs tours to the Paraguayan mis-
sions (per person for four people AR$250), or to the Moconá falls (AR$300). It also
hires bikes, runs kayaking trips on the river and visits to Guaraní settlements, stores bag-
gage, books buses and gives impartial tourist information.
Sleeping & Eating
Various simple eating options - serving burgers, pizzas and
milanesas
- crowd the streets
around the ruins; most are open during the day only.
Hotel La Toscana
HOTEL $
( 447-0777;
www.hotellatoscana.com.ar
;
cnr H Irigoyen & Uruguay; s/d AR$180/260; )
In a peaceful part of town half a block from the highway, this simple, welcoming Italian-
run place is a relaxing retreat indeed. Cool and spacious basic rooms surround a great
pool, deck and garden area. It's a top spot to unwind for a few days and offers great
value.
Hotel San Ignacio
HOTEL $
( 447-0047;
www.hotelsanignacio.com.ar
;
cnr Sarmiento & San Martín; s/d AR$180/290,
4-person cabana AR$420; )
Located bang in the town center, this is an excellent
choice for its clean, quiet, comfortable rooms, great bathrooms, benevolent owners, and
an attached bar and internet cafe. The A-frame cabins out the back are great value for
