Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0297-15-624-4283, 0297-15-624-5141, 487-0020;
www.losvikingos.com.ar
; Estrada 1275)
Trips
on land and sea. Tours, some led by marine biologists, include Reserva Natural Ría De-
seado and Monumento Natural Bosques Petrificados.
Sleeping
Ask at the tourist office about (relatively) nearby
estancias
.
Residencial Los Olmos
HOTEL $
( 487-0077; Gregores 849; s/d/tr AR$200/270/320; )
A solid budget option kept spot-
less by a vigilant matron, this brick house has 19 small rooms with TV, ample heat and
private bathrooms.
Camping Cañadón Giménez
CAMPGROUND $
( 0297-15-466-3815; RN281; per tent AR$30, 4-person cabins AR$150; year-round)
Four
kilometers northwest of town, but only 50m from the Ría Deseado, this campground is
sheltered by forest and high rocky walls. Bare-bones cabins sleep four; bring your own
linens. Showers (AR$20), hot water and simple provisions are available.
Tower Rock
APARTMENT $$$
( in Buenos Aires 011-3935-0188, 011-3935-0150;
www.tower-rock.com
; Pueyrredón 385 or Almir-
ante Zar 305; apt US$80-165; )
With studios and multiple bedroom apartments, this
comfortable option offers peace and privacy. Apartments come fully equipped with out-
fitted kitchen, flatscreen TV, lock box and daily maid service. Hosts Patricia and Jorge
are happy to answer questions.
Hotel Los Acantilados
HOTEL $$$
( 487-2167;
www.hotelosacantilados.com
; cnr Pueyrredón & Av España; s/d standard AR$270/
320, superior AR$410/485; )
More inspiring from outside than in, these clifftop digs
boast an extensive lounge with fireplace: the perfect chill spot. Superior rooms and the
dining room look out on the waterfront, while standard rooms are plain with dated bath-
rooms.
Cabañas Las Nubes
CABIN $$$
( 0297-15-403-2677;
www.cabanaslasnubes.com.ar
;
Ameghino 1351; d/q cabins AR$520/620;
)
These deluxe two- and three-story hilltop cabins feature fully equipped kitchens and
some ocean views. Unfortunately, the service lags.
