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(Villegas 744; mains AR$80-120; 12-11pm; )
The cozy atmosphere belies the wide menu,
with some good twists on regional favorites. Try the boar stew in black-beer sauce or the
lamb and wild mushroom risotto.
El Mesón
INTERNATIONAL $$$
$$$
( 02972-424970; Rivadavia 885; mains AR$100-150; 12-3pm & 9-11pm)
This cute little
place has one of the most creative menus in town, with plenty of trout dishes, paella and
a couple of vegetarian options.
Shopping
Many local shops sell regional products and handicrafts.
Artesanías Neuquinas
HANDICRAFTS
( 02972-428396; M Rosas 790; 9am-6pm Mon-Sat)
A Mapuche cooperative that has
high-quality weavings and wood crafts on offer.
9am-1pm & 3-6pm Mon-Sat)
Gaucho regalia.
Patalibro
BOOKS
( 02972-421532; patalibro@yahoo.com.ar; Av San Martín 866; 9am-8pm)
Good selection
of books on Patagonia in Spanish; some Lonely Planet titles and novels in English. Car-
ries the excellent
Sendas y Bosques
park trail maps (AR$30).
Information
There are many other travel agencies along Av San Martín, Belgrano and Elordi that of-
fer standard services as well as excursions.
ACA
(Automóvil Club Argentino;
02972-429430; Av Koessler 2175;
24 hr)
Good source for
provincial road maps.
Andina Internacional
(
02972-427871; Capitán Drury 876;
9am-6pm)
Money ex-
change, including traveler's checks.
