La Paloma
Hostal y Restaurante La Paloma
A long-established inn-restaurant in Putre serving traditional Chilean dishes and local ingredients such as quinoa and llama. It is popular with both locals and visitors at lunch.
La Paloma is a long-established inn and restaurant in Putre, described in reviews as a 'Putre classic.' At lunch it is often full of locals, and tour groups returning from Lago Chungará often eat here. The menu centers on hearty Chilean home cooking, such as lomo a lo pobre (steak with fries, fried onions and a fried egg), and also includes llama, quinoa dishes, fried fish and fish soup. The set menu costs about 5,000 pesos and comes with quinoa soup and stewed beef, which offers good value. Reviews rate the à la carte items lower than the set menu. The terrace has a view of Taapacá volcano. Service is average, so confirm prices before ordering. It is in the town center and within walking distance.
Opening hours
Monday–Saturday about 8 am–9 pm; closed Sundays (confirm locally)