Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Camping El Cristo
CAMPGROUND $
( 03548-451893; Monseñor P Cabrera s/n; campsites AR$20)
Below the Cristo Redentor
east of town, La Cumbre's exceptional campgrounds are only a short tramp from the cen-
ter.
Hostería Pastoral
HOTEL $$$
( 03548-452787;
www.hosteriapastoral.com.ar
; Moreno 480; s/d AR$450/500, with spa access
AR$500/550; )
A cozy ski-lodge atmosphere, homey lounge areas and a huge
yard with swimming pool make up for the somewhat outdated rooms. If not, the spa with
Jacuzzi, sauna and massages may tip the scales.
Eating & Drinking
Kasbah
ASIAN $
(Alberdi & Sarmiento; mains AR$50-100; 12:30pm-12:30am; )
You may not be expecting
a good Thai curry out here, but this cute little triangular restaurant comes up with the
goods. Also on offer is a range of Chinese and Indian dishes.
Khushka
ARGENTINE $
(25 de Mayo 185; mains AR$50-100; noon-1am; )
If you're looking for a spicy stew and
a good selection of northern Argentine-influenced dishes, this one's worth checking out.
There's also a good wine list and live music on weekends.
El Pungo
PUB
(
www.elpungopub.com.ar
; Camino de los Artesanos s/n; cover from AR$30; noon-late Sat & Sun)
This somewhat legendary watering hole attracts musicians from all over the country (Ar-
gentine folk musicians Charly Garcia and Fito Paez have played here).
Information
Banco de la Provincia de Córdoba
(cnr López y Planes & 25 de Mayo;
9am-1pm Mon-Fri)
Has an ATM.
Tourist office
( 03548-452966;
www.lacumbre.gov.ar
; Av Caraffa 300; 8am-9pm Apr-Jun
& Aug-Nov, to midnight Dec-Mar & Jul)
Across from the bus terminal in the old train station.
Friendly staff will supply a handy map of the town and surroundings.
