Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hostería Don Costa
HOTEL $$$
( 02948-421652;
www.doncostaweb.com.ar
;
Sarmiento 234; s/d AR$350/450; )
Attract-
ive, modern rooms set well back from the road in case Chos Malal ever has a noisy night.
Rooms are on the small side (like, door-bumping-bed small), but excellent value for the
price. Get one upstairs for a balcony, sunlight and ventilation.
Las Delicias de L'Traful
BAKERY $
(Roca 80; pastries from AR$10; 7:30am-1:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm)
A small bakery-cafe serving
up yummy, super-fresh baked goods and excellent coffee.
El Viejo Caicallén
PARRILLA $$$
(General Paz 345; mains AR$80-110; noon-11pm Mon-Sat)
The best
parrilla
in town is at this
happy place, offering all sorts of meat dishes, pastas, salads and sandwiches. There are
usually a couple of regional faves such as black butter trout and grilled goat to choose
from, too.
Information
Banco de la Nación
(cnr Sarmiento & Urquiza;
9am-1pm Mon-Fri)
Has an ATM.
Hospital Zonal Gregorio Avárez
(
02948-421400; cnr Entre Ríos & Flores)
English speak-
er usually on-site.
Tourist Information
( 02948-421425; turnorte@neuquen.gov.ar; 25 de Mayo 89;
8am-9pm)
Has good maps of the town and surrounds.
Getting There & Away
Regular buses depart for Zapala (AR$105, three hours), Neuquén (AR$223, six hours).
There's one bus per day to Varvarco (AR$80, three hours) at 2pm. Two minibuses a day
leave for Buta Ranquil (AR$50, two hours) - if you want to connect to the bus for Men-
doza catch the 4:30pm one.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
NORTH OF CHOS MALAL
Heading north from Chos Malal brings you to a couple of wonderful, rarely visited
attractions. Public transportation is rare and often nonexistent, but if you have the
time and patience you'll be well rewarded.
