accomodations in and around T del Fuego
When I am in Porvenir, on the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego, I stay at the Hotel Central, for the equivalent of about US$18. It is near the main plaza up the hill to the north of the Club Croata (landmark building you cannot miss). Hotel Central is not the cheapest but I have a favourite room there that looks out over the town and the bay, and there is protected parking for the KLR in the back. Breakfast is included and it is hearty enough to get you through half a day. Owner is very helpful, kind, and accommodating. There are many cheaper places to stay in Porvenir but this is my favourite, and strongly recommended.
For good eating when in Porvenir, try the Club Croata, which has excellent seafood and meat dishes, as well as items such as avocado stuffed with Dungeness crab (OK, I splurged, but not much). There are two internet cafés in Porvenir but they are often stuffed with kids using video games.
When in San Sebastian, on the Argentine side, there is or was a short time ago, a hotel just north of the gas station, and in sight of the Argentina customs and immigration checkpoint. It was cheap (or reasonable) and had good food, comfortable and warm rooms with view of Atlantic. Sorry don't remember the name.
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