Córdoba & the Central Sierras - Argentina - page 611

For horseback riding and treks to local waterfalls and swimming spots out of town, ask
at the tourist office or Hostería Los Leños.
The Oficina de Turismo ( 02656-481868; www.papagayos.gov.ar ; RP 1 s/n; 8am-8pm)
is useful for contacting guides and arranging tours, and has decent maps of the town.
Hostería Los Leños ( 02656-481812; www.hosterialoslenios.blogspot.com ; Av Comechin-
gones 555; r AR$350; ) , the best-looking hotel in town, has fresh new rooms with
spacious bathrooms and a good-sized swimming pool. Also on offer are excellent home-
cooked meals (mains AR$40 to AR$70) and staff can set you up with a picnic lunch if
you're off on a day trip.
From Papagayos' main plaza there are regular buses to Merlo (AR$9, one hour).