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La Tablita parilla restaurant

Posted by bladeaway 27 April 2008

The most succulent Patagonian lamb grilled to perfection asada style, or huge tasty steaks. The pampas-reared animals taste a world away from northern hemisphere fattened stock. This is a stylish large modern restaurant with expert staff full of banter to guide you through the menu. You may need to book.

28 Coronel Rosales, by the river at east end of the main street, Ave del Liberador.
www.welcomeargentina.com/latablita/index.html?i=8520ec1ddc3eb176719d12ba4822f401

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El Calafate Nature Reserve

Posted by bladeaway 27 April 2008

If you've got some time to spare between excursions in this trendy tourist boom town, and don't fancy the huge new casino, a walk down to the nature reserve on the shore of the immense milky blue Lago Argentino is well worthwhile.

There are hawks skimming the reed tops, flamingos, all sorts of ducks and waders, geese and other water fowl. It's run by a small volunteer group and welcomes visitors as it holds out against the enveloping town. On the way back have a delicious local 'calafate' berry ice cream on the main street for a perfect afternoon.

North of Ave del Liberador on 9 Julio, and over the river to the lakeside

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Population:
8000
Currency:
Peso
Time zone:
GMT-3
Dialling code:
54 (0) 2902