Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
arrange trips to Cerro Mercedario and expeditions across the Andes in the footsteps of
San Martín, including mules and equipment.
Barreal is best known for
carrovelismo
(land sailing), an exhilarating sport practiced
on a small cart with a sail attached. Fanatics come from miles away to whizz around out
on the gusty, cracked lake bed at Pampa El Leoncito, about 20km from town and adja-
cent to the national park.
Rogelio Toro
( 0264-15-671-7196; dontoro.barreal@gmail.com)
hires the necessary equipment and also gives classes.
For access to the
refugio
at Las Hornillas, climbing information, guide services and
mountain bike
rental, visit Maxi at
Cabañas Kummel
(
02648-441206; Presidente Roca
s/n)
.
Sleeping & Eating
Posada Don Lisandro
HOSTEL $
( 0264-15-505-9122;
www.donlisandro.com.ar
;
Av San Martín s/n; dm AR$70, d with/without
bathroom AR$220/180)
This newish
posada
(inn) is actually a 100-year-old house. The ori-
ginal cane-and-mud ceilings remain, as do a few sticks of room furniture. There's a kit-
chen for guest use and lovely, shady grounds to lounge around in.
El Alemán
HOTEL $$$
( 0264-15-4119913;
www.elalemanbarreal.com
; r for 2/4 people AR$400/480)
Down by
the river, with sweeping views of the Andes, this German/Argentine-owned complex has
some of the best-looking rooms in town. Rooms are cute and cozy and the lack of TVs
adds to the overall tranquility of the place. There's an excellent restaurant on the
premises, serving hearty dishes and superb breakfasts made from the freshest ingredients.
Call ahead to get picked up from the town center.
Restaurante Isidro
ARGENTINE $$$
(Presidente Roca s/n; mains AR$45-60; 8am-3pm & 8-11:30pm)
This restaurant offers a
fairly standard range of meats and pastas and some delicious meat empanadas. Also a
good selection of wines from the San Juan region.
Information
Banco de la Nación
(Presidente Roca s/n;
9am-1pm Mon-Fri)
Has an ATM.
