Your stay — Menacho's House
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Menacho's House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 2nd floor) to minimize the potential for street noise from the town's main road, which may be audible on lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the hotel only has a small lift and the floors may be prone to echoes and noise from the lift mechanism.
Best views
Given the hotel's address in Caraz, rooms on the south side may offer views of the surrounding mountains, but there are no guarantees as the hotel's orientation is not specified.
Quietest floors
The 3rd floor and above are likely to be the quietest, given the hotel's layout and the fact that it's a small property.
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that street noise may carry from the main road, and the hotel's location in the town center means some noise from nearby restaurants and cafes may be audible.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early to secure a parking spot, as parking in the town can be challenging. 2. Request a room with a fan or air conditioning, as the hotel's rooms may not be equipped with these amenities, and the high altitude can make the rooms feel warm and stuffy.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Menacho's House
free, 2 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available in lobby
14:00 - 22:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 13:00 with S/ 50 fee
available 24/7, S/ 20 per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries, no structural limitations
on-site parking available, S/ 30 per night; nearest public car park is 5-minute walk, S/ 20 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: S/ 10 per person per night (payable upon check-out)
Deposit & card hold: S/ 100 advance deposit + S/ 200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Camino ala Vida Eterna (112 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia de Dios del Perú (311 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Movimiento Reforma Caraz (570 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Pentecostés (602 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Comercial America — 757 m · ~9 min walk
Alameda Río LLullán - Caraz — 176 m · ~2 min walk
Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante — 732 m · ~9 min walk
Teatro Municipal Carlos Eduardo Zavaleta — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Mundo Feliz — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ABN — 353 m · ~4 min walk
La Fraternidad — 221 m · ~3 min walk
Cadenas — 129 m · ~2 min walk
Dorado — 682 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Change money at local banks or authorized currency exchange offices, avoiding airport or tourist bureaux for better rates. Typical exchange rate is 1 USD = 3.3 PEN.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) are accepted at most restaurants, shops and hotels, but cash is preferred for smaller transactions. Mobile payments (e.g. PayTM, BBVA) are not widely accepted.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10 PEN for good service is common.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cup of coffee costs around 5-7 PEN at a local café, like a 'café con leche' at a casual eatery.
A meal at a local eatery, like a 'papa a la Huancaina', costs around 15-25 PEN.
A main course at a local restaurant, like 'lomo saltado', costs around 30-40 PEN.
Try the street food at the Mercado Central or 'chifa' areas for affordable and authentic local cuisine.
Local supermarkets like 'Supermercado La Granja' or 'Supermercado Tottus' offer affordable options for groceries.
Visit the local market or 'feria' for affordable high-street and market shopping.
A day pass for local buses costs around 2 PEN, and a taxi ride from the airport to the city center costs approximately 10-15 PEN.
Use local buses for transportation, avoid eating at touristy restaurants, and try street food for affordable and authentic meals.
Good to know — Caraz
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
CarazIn Caraz, dial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, 116 for fire. The local hospital is Hospital de Caraz on Jr. Bolognesi (phone: 043-391-516). For tourist assistance, call iPeru Caraz at 043-391-325 (9am-5pm daily). Signal can be patchy in the Cordillera Blanca; consider writing these down.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Caraz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Menacho's House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ABN — 353 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · La Fraternidad — 221 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Jr. José de San Martín with Av. Luzuriaga, Huaraz → Plaza de Armas, Caraz
💡 Colectivos leave when full (4 passengers). Sit in the front if you get carsick — the road has tight bends.
Terminal Terrestre de Huaraz → Caraz Dulzura (drop near Plaza de Armas)
💡 Combis are cramped and loud — bring headphones. They stop at any request along the way, so wave clearly.
Plaza de Armas, Caraz → Caraz Dulzura
💡 The hotel is walkable (15 min) from the plaza if you have light luggage. Only taxi if you’re tired or it’s raining.
Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport (ATA), Huaraz → Caraz Dulzura, Caraz
💡 Haggle the fare before you get in, or ask your hotel to arrange a fixed-price driver. The road is winding but safe in daylight.
About Caraz
Wikipedia ↗
Caraz is a town in the Caraz District in the southeastern part of Huaylas Province of the Ancash Region in Peru.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Menacho's House?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 2nd floor) to minimize the potential for street noise from the town's main road, which may be audible on lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Menacho's House?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the hotel only has a small lift and the floors may be prone to echoes and noise from the lift mechanism.
Is Menacho's House noisy?
Be aware that street noise may carry from the main road, and the hotel's location in the town center means some noise from nearby restaurants and cafes may be audible.
Which rooms have the best views at Menacho's House?
Given the hotel's address in Caraz, rooms on the south side may offer views of the surrounding mountains, but there are no guarantees as the hotel's orientation is not specified.
What are insider tips for staying at Menacho's House?
1. Arrive early to secure a parking spot, as parking in the town can be challenging. 2. Request a room with a fan or air conditioning, as the hotel's rooms may not be equipped with these amenities, and the high altitude can make the rooms feel warm and stuffy.
What time is check-in at Menacho's House?
Check-in at Menacho's House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Menacho's House have Wi-Fi?
free, 2 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Menacho's House?
S/ 10 per person per night (payable upon check-out)
Where can I eat cheaply near Menacho's House?
A meal at a local eatery, like a 'papa a la Huancaina', costs around 15-25 PEN.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Menacho's House?
A day pass for local buses costs around 2 PEN, and a taxi ride from the airport to the city center costs approximately 10-15 PEN.
Top Attractions in Caraz
💡 The caretaker speaks only Spanish but will enthusiastically explain the exhibits. Donations welcome but not required.
💡 The dirt path up from Calle 8 de Diciembre is steep and loose near the top. Walking shoes help. Takes 25 minutes from the plaza.
💡 Go at dusk when locals gather and the lights on the palm trees switch on. The mountain silhouette is best then.
💡 The site is unguarded and overgrown in places. Watch for loose stones on the steps. Best light is mid-morning for photos.
💡 Go early (before 8am) to have a pool to yourself. Bring your own towel and flip-flops. Entry is 5 soles (about £1) as of 2024.