Things to do in Gaiman
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Parque El Desafío
Don’t miss Parque El Desafío, the perfect remedy to long-distance travel fatigue. Its octogenarian owner Joaquín Alonso, the ‘Dali of Recycling, ’ spent 30,000 hours fashioning some 80,000 bottles, cans and soda containers into whimsical folk art. Though he created the park to entertain his grandchildren, adults can appreciate it just as well. Plaques (some translated into English) with folk sayings and quotes from Seneca and Plato offer wit and reflection for all amid this symphony of junk. As one proclaims: Si quieres vivir mejor, mezcla a tu sensatez unos gramos de locura (‘If you want to live better, mix up your sensibility with a few grams of craziness’). The…
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Ty Cymraeg
Teatime in this riverside house includes sumptuous pies and jams. The youngest member of the Welsh family that owns the place, an energetic twentysomething named Miguel, is happy to explain Welsh traditions from poetry competitions to the significance of carved wooden ‘love spoons’ – his knowledge adds significantly to the experience.
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Colegio Camwy
Gaiman is ideal for an informal walking tour, past homes with ivy trellises and drooping, oversized roses. Architecturally distinctive churches and chapels dot the town. Dating from 1906, the Colegio Camwy is considered the first secondary school in Patagonia.
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Ty Nain
It’s been a decade since Ty Nain was written up in the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times, but the endorsements are still plastered on the front lawn. Inside an ivy-clad 1890 home, Ty Nain persists as one of the country’s most traditional teahouses.
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Plas y Coed
Run by the original owner’s great-granddaughter in a gorgeous brick mansion, Plas y Coed pleases the palette and senses, with friendly service, fresh cakes and serious crochet cozies for that steaming-hot pot. Rooms are also available for rent (doubles AR$180.)
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Primera Casa
Gaiman is ideal for an informal walking tour, past homes with ivy trellises and drooping, oversized roses. Architecturally distinctive churches and chapels dot the town. Primera Casa is the first house, built in 1874 by David Roberts.
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Museo Histórico Regional Gales
The old train station houses the Museo Histórico Regional Gales, a fine small museum holding the belongings and photographs of Gaiman pioneers.
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El Ángel
Combining sweet and savory in tasty concoctions, stylish Ángel is a favorite for romantic tête-à-têtes. Hours can be very sporadic so reserve ahead.
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Breuddwyd
A basic, more modern cafe whose best feature is the flower garden out back, brimming with blooms and a fountain. Ask about rooms for rent upstairs.
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La Vieja Cuadra
Considered Gaiman's best restaurant, it serves homemade pastas and well-seasoned meat dishes that are consistently good. Service is attentive.
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Gwalia Lan
Considered Gaiman’s best restaurant, it serves homemade pasta and well-seasoned meat dishes that are consistently good. Service is attentive.
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Museo Antropológico
The Museo Antropológico offers humble homage to the indigenous cultures and history.
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