Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
delicate
merluza negra
(black hake) shouldn't be missed, served with
chupe de espinaca
(spinach casserole). Chef Luis also offers group cooking workshops that include a trip to
the local market.
Sotito's
SEAFOOD $$$
$$$
( 243565; O'Higgins 1138; mains CH$5000-15,000; lunch & dinner)
This seafood institu-
tion is popular with moneyed locals and cruise-ship travelers in search of a classy king
crab feast. The decor may not be inspiring but the cuisine doesn't disappoint.
Drinking & Nightlife
La Taberna
BAR
(Casa Braun-Menéndez, Plaza Muñoz Gamero; 7pm-2am On-Fri, 7pm-3am Sat & Sun)
This dark
and elegant subterranean bar, with polished wood fixtures and cozy nooks reminiscent of
an old-fashioned ship, is a classic old-boys' club. The rooms fill with cigar smoke later
in the evening, but the opportunity to sip pisco sours in the classy Casa Braun-Menéndez
shouldn't be missed.
Information
Travel agencies in the city center, along Roca and Navarro, change cash and travelers
checks. All are open weekdays and Saturday, with a few open on Sunday morning.
Banks with ATMs dot the city center.
Conaf
(
223841; Menéndez 1147)
Has details on the nearby parks.
Hospital Regional
(
205000; cnr Arauco & Angamos)
Information Kiosk
(
200610; Plaza Muñoz Gamero;
8am-7pm Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm Sun)
South side of Plaza Muñoz Gamero.
Post Office
(Bories 911)
Located one block north of Plaza Muñoz Gamero.
informed, multilingual staff, and lists of accommodations and transportation. Also has a
list of recommended doctors.
Sur Cambios
(Navarro 1001)
Exchanges money.
