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Cafe-Galería Cálido Nevado

Great for breakfast, or a light lunch or dinner. They have sandwiches and various hot drinks including coffees, herbal teas, shakes and punches.

Address: Jirón 17 de Enero Sur 530
Getting there: near the site, from there cross the river Huachecza and continue for 20 m.

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