Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
to Monte Zeballos, a high mesa with excellent views, and the overnight trip to Paso Te-
huelche.
Hugo Campañoli
GUIDED TOUR
( 432336)
Hugo Campañoli is a local guide who takes groups of three or more to
Cueva de las Manos on day trips.
Zoyen
TOUR
( 432207;
www.zoyenturismo.com.ar
;
Peron 1008)
Good local travel agency with trips to
Cueva de las Manos in high season.
Sleeping & Eating
There are a couple of well-stocked
panaderías
(bakeries) and supermarkets along San
Martín.
Hotel Americano
HOTEL $
( 432074;
www.hotelamericanoweb.com.ar
;
San Martín 1327; s/d AR$195/300, d superior
AR$350; )
Thriving Americano also has a decent grill and cafe that's busy in the even-
ings. Rooms vary widely - some lack windows, others can be quite cozy - so ask to see a
few before deciding.
Hotel Belgrano
HOTEL $
( 432019;
www.hotelbelgrano.guiapatagonia.net
; San Martín 1001; dm/s/d AR$100/200/280)
This big, boxy corner hotel has spacious concrete rooms with decent mattresses but not
much ambience. Most folks shuffle in during the wee hours from Chaltén Travel shuttles.
Camping Municipal
CAMPGROUND $
(Laguna de los Cisnes, off Mariano Moreno; per tent AR$30, plus per person AR$30, vehicles AR$25,
2-/6-person cabañas AR$200/300)
The cheapest option for backpackers is this campground
with rustic cabins on the south side of town. It's shaded by breezy poplars and has hot
showers.
Chacra Kaiken Lodge
B&B $$$
$$$
( 0297-15-408-6996, 432079;
www.chacrakaiken.com.ar
; Yrigoyen 2012; d/tr from AR$550/740;
)
A solid new option, this four-room B&B is run by Petty and Coco, lifelong area res-
idents who used to run a well-known
estancia
. So in addition to a snug sleep, they offer
a lovely setting and a fresh taste of real Patagonia.
