Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Coco's Resto
ARGENTINE $$$
( 442-3321; Av Sarmiento 266; mains AR$60-100; 11.30am-3pm & 8pm-midnight Mon-Sat,
lunch Sun; )
Stylishly occupying two front rooms of a house, this intimate, well-decor-
ated restaurant is popular with suited diners from the nearby state parliament. A wide-
ranging menu of pastas, meats soused in various sauces and a long wine list make this a
pleasant Chaco choice.
Drinking & Nightlife
El Fogón de los Arrieros
BAR, TANGO
(Brown 350; opens for events)
This cultural center's bar presents regular live music and
small-scale theatrical events, including Thursday night tango (AR$20).
El Viejo Café
CAFE
(Pellegrini 109; 7am-late Sun-Thu, 1pm-late Fri & Sat; )
In an elegant old edifice, with an
eclectically decorated interior, this is a fine choice any time of day. Its terrace is sweet for
a sundowner, and it gets lively later on weekends, when there's usually live music. Solid
if unspectacular meals (mains AR$40 to A$70) are also available
Shopping
There's a selection of
artesanía
stalls on the southern side of Plaza 25 de Mayo.
Fundación Chaco Artesanal
HANDICRAFTS
(fundacionchacoartesanal@gmail.com; Pellegrini 272; 8:30am-12:30pm & 4:30-7:30pm Mon-Fri)
Selection of indigenous crafts as well as CDs from the Toba choir.
Information
There are several ATMs around Plaza 25 de Mayo and lots of internet places around the
central streets.
Hospital Perrando
(
445-2583; Av 9 de Julio 1099)
