Things to do in Talca
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Natura
Fresh, natural ingredients are creatively combined into salads or simple grilled fish and chicken dishes.
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Zuca Restobar
The hippest of the many restaurants on this street, Zuca’s small but intriguing menu includes squid-ink fettuccini with razor clams and squid or grilled fish on mashed potatoes infused with merkén (a Mapuche spice mix made of smoked chilli and coriander seeds). Pastel stucco walls and old movie posters strike just the right side of kitsch.
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Las Viejas Cochinas
Talca’s best-known restaurant is a huge, clattering, low-roofed canteen out of town alongside the Río Claro. Dour waiters take forever to bring out the house specialty, pollo mariscal (chicken in a brandy and seafood sauce), but it’s worth the wait. Fresh fried fish is a quicker, and equally tasty, option.
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Vivace
Surprisingly attentive service marks this as the dining location of choice in central Talca. Its interior is fresh and tasteful, as is its Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Try the rabbit grilled with onion and carrots. Vegetarians are well catered for, especially with the lovely Tortellini al Roquefort.
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Museo O’Higginiano y de Bellas Artes
Talca’s one and only sight is the 1762 house where Bernardo O’Higgins signed Chile’s declaration of independence in 1818. Known as the Museo O’Higginiano y de Bellas Artes; at the time of research it was closed for a total overhaul and isn’t due to reopen until late 2009.
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Locos de Asar
Don’t bother with salad: limp lettuce leaves are the chef’s way of telling you to focus on the meat. He’s right: as well as perfectly grilled Temuco rib-eyes, there are intriguing starters such as sweetbreads in port and creamy criadillas (um…mountain oysters).
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Donde Paulo
A plain brick house with only a small sign outside feels like Talca’s best-kept secret as you enter. But the packed tables inside let you know that word long got out about the rich, homey plateada (stewed beef), chicken stew and fried fish served here.
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Rubén Tapia
One of the top places in Talca, this has a more ambitious range than most, including green curry and Thai prawns. Its distinctive decor has elegant flourishes - a grandfather clock and a towering red-wine collection line the reception.
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Embrujo
This candlelit bar is popular with Talquinos in their 20s and 30s. The empanadas, pizzas and french fries are nothing special (CH$2290 to CH$4690), but they’re half-price during happy hour (7:30pm to 10pm weeknights).
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Cafetería La Papa
Strong espressos and squishy cakes prove the perfect pick-me-up if you overindulged in the local vintage the night before, although you usually have to deal with a long wait first.
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Entrelíneas
A cultured crowd of caffeine lovers wag chins at this new café bookstore, which has regular poetry recitals. It also serves reasonable snacks and sandwiches.
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Museo Bomberil Benito Riquelme
Museo Bomberil Benito Riquelme, a tiny, quirky museum in the main fire station, is maintained by dedicated local fire-fighting volunteers.
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Mano Morena
This Peruvian restaurant is perched up on the Cerro de la Virgen and has a superb nighttime view over Talca's twinkling lights.
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La Casa de la Esquina
This homey good-value Spanish restaurant serves some adventurous dishes inspired by recipes from Madrid.
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Pub Oveja Negra
Hip students and older rockers love this laid-back bar, where live bands often perform on weekends.
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Wurlitzer
Stacked with pool tables and attracts a diverse crowd on weekends.
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Bavaria
Glazed pork sandwiches are this German-inspired chain’s trademark.
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