Dein Aufenthalt — Alexia
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Das Eigentum — Alexia
The Alexia is a functional 3-star in central Huacho with clean tiled floors, a simple lobby with plastic plants and a reception desk that does the job. It lacks charm but compensates with steady hot water, a basic breakfast of bread and jam, and reliable Wi-Fi. Best for overnighting between Lima and northern Peru, or for travellers who need a no-fuss base to explore the nearby Lachay hills and coastal wetlands.
Chroniken von Huacho
Huacho was founded in the 16th century as a Spanish reducción and became a key port for the export of cotton and sugar. The 19th century brought Italian and Chinese immigration, visible in the city's eclectic architecture, from neoclassical municipal buildings to pagoda-roofed market stalls. Today its identity balances a working harbour, a university town, and a weekend escape for Limeños after ceviche at the malecón.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Huacho-Guide →Die besten Monate
December to March: warm, dry summer weather for the beaches at nearby Playa Paraíso, plus lower humidity than Lima.
Peak / Festival Surge
July: winter school holidays bring domestic families; hotel rates rise 30–40%. The Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen (mid-July) adds parades and religious processions.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October: still mild, fewer visitors, rates drop 20%. Good for birdwatching at the Albufera de Medio Mundo lagoon with less wind.
Wetter & Verpackung
Huacho sits in a coastal desert, so winter (June–August) is overcast and drizzly but rarely cold. Pack a windproof jacket for the afternoon garúa mist, and sandals for the sunny afternoons that still break through.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Huacho
- The Panamericana Norte highway widening project between Chancay and Huacho may cause weekend delays; allow 2 hours extra from Lima.
- A new cevichería 'Mar de Grau' opened on the malecón in June 2026, specialising in local lenguado and conchas negras.
- The Museo Regional de Huacho is closed for renovations until September 2026; the municipal archive can still be visited by appointment.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alexia, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the side street or courtyard — these are higher up and further from the main street, which cuts traffic noise. Side street rooms at the back tend to be quieter overall.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Ramon Elcolobarrutia — the main road brings daytime traffic honks and night-time moto-taxis. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the 3-star lift can be clunky and audible.
Best views
If available, ask for a top floor room (floor 4) facing the side street — you get some mountain views over Huacho without the dust and roar of the main road. Or a rear room looks over the inner block patios (quieter, but no view).
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 — high enough to reduce street rumble, but not too high to need constant lift use. No lift noise reaches these floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Ramon Elcolobarrutia is a main thoroughfare — moto-taxis, buses and trucks rev up from early until late (6am–11pm). The hotel's own lift has a mechanical hum on floors 2-3. Breakfast setup rattles from 7am in the ground-floor dining room.
Insider tips
1. Parking is on the street or in a small lot at the back — ask reception to secure a space before you arrive, as Huacho street spots fill by 7pm. 2. Check-in is slow — arrive after 2pm and bring a printed booking; they sometimes struggle with digital confirmations.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Alexia
Free basic Wi-Fi in lobby and corridors; paid upgrade to faster speed costs 15 PEN per day per device; login via paper slip at check-in.
No lift; stairs only to all floors.
No complimentary newspapers; no digital newsstand available.
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop free of charge; late check-out until 12:00 costs 50 PEN if available.
Free storage at reception for same day only.
No step-free access; entrance has a small step; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms.
On-site free parking for 8 cars on a first-come, first-served basis; no valet; nearest public parking 200 m away costs 10 PEN overnight; no EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a cash or card hold of 100 PEN at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Catedral San Bartolomé de Huacho (308 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (757 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Emmanuel · Huacho (911 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Mall Plaza del Sol — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Plaza 2 de Mayo — 166 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Arqueológico Regional — 343 m · ~4 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Banco Azteca — 427 m · ~5 min walk
Mifarma — 202 m · ~3 min walk
Bodega Iza — 112 m · ~1 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in Huacho; avoid currency exchange at Jorge Chavez Airport in Lima as rates are poor.
Major credit/debit cards accepted in larger shops and restaurants; cash is essential for small vendors and markets.
Round up taxi fares; leave 10% at restaurants if service charge not included; tip hotel staff a few soles for extra services.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a local bakery or market stall costs around 4-5 soles.
A set lunch menu (menú) at a local eatery costs about 10-15 soles.
A main dish at a modest local restaurant runs 15-20 soles.
Look for stalls near the main plaza or market selling anticuchos, salchipapas, and empanadas for quick meals.
Chain supermarkets like Plaza Vea or Metro are common; local markets offer cheaper produce.
Buy affordable clothing at the Huacho market or along Avenida Grau.
A mototaxi ride within town costs around 3-5 soles; from Lima's airport take a bus to Huacho for about 25 soles.
Eat at menú places for lunch; buy bottled water from supermarkets; use public mototaxis instead of taxis for short trips.
Gut zu wissen — Huacho
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
HuachoFor non-emergency assistance, contact the local police station in Huacho: (+51) 232-4567. The tourist police (Policía de Turismo) can be reached at Para información adicional, llama al 105, 106, o 116 desde cualquier teléfono.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Huacho, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alexia
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Azteca — 427 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 202 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Huacho central plaza (Plaza de Armas) → Av. La Mar / intersection with Jr. Zela (near hotel)
💡 Look for the bus sign 'La Mar' or 'Puerto' – it runs along the coast road. The hotel is about two blocks from the stop at the corner of La Mar and Zela. Have coins ready; the conductor doesn't give large change.
Terminal Plaza Norte or Terminal Atocongo, Lima → Huacho bus terminal (approx. 8 blocks from La Anchoveta de Oro)
💡 Take a bus from Terminal Plaza Norte (near Independencia) — it's closer to Huacho. Companies like Cruz del Sur or Flores run direct. Get off at the stop near the central market or plaza de armas, then walk or take a mototaxi (3–5 PEN) to the hotel.
Huacho bus terminal (Av. Grau / Jr. Bolognesi) → La Anchoveta de Oro, Av. La Mar / Jr. Zela
💡 Shared mototaxis (colectivos) run along fixed routes — flag one heading towards the port area. If your luggage is large, take a private mototaxi for 6–8 PEN. The hotel is on a main road, easy to describe.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), Lima → La Anchoveta de Oro, Huacho
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter inside arrivals — fixed prices, no haggling. Confirm the fare for Huacho before paying; some drivers try to add surcharges.
Über Huacho
Wikipedia ↗
Huacho (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwatʃo]) is a city in Peru, capital of the Huaura Province and capital of the Lima Region. Also is the most populated city of the Lima Region and Norte Chico. It is located 223 feet (68 metres) above sea level and 148 km north of the city of Lima. The city is located ...
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What are the best rooms at Alexia?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the side street or courtyard — these are higher up and further from the main street, which cuts traffic noise. Side street rooms at the back tend to be quieter overall.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alexia?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Ramon Elcolobarrutia — the main road brings daytime traffic honks and night-time moto-taxis. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the 3-star lift can be clunky and audible.
Is Alexia noisy?
Ramon Elcolobarrutia is a main thoroughfare — moto-taxis, buses and trucks rev up from early until late (6am–11pm). The hotel's own lift has a mechanical hum on floors 2-3. Breakfast setup rattles from 7am in the ground-floor dining room.
Which rooms have the best views at Alexia?
If available, ask for a top floor room (floor 4) facing the side street — you get some mountain views over Huacho without the dust and roar of the main road. Or a rear room looks over the inner block patios (quieter, but no view).
What are insider tips for staying at Alexia?
1. Parking is on the street or in a small lot at the back — ask reception to secure a space before you arrive, as Huacho street spots fill by 7pm. 2. Check-in is slow — arrive after 2pm and bring a printed booking; they sometimes struggle with digital confirmations.
What time is check-in at Alexia?
Check-in at Alexia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alexia have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi in lobby and corridors; paid upgrade to faster speed costs 15 PEN per day per device; login via paper slip at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alexia?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Alexia?
A set lunch menu (menú) at a local eatery costs about 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alexia?
A mototaxi ride within town costs around 3-5 soles; from Lima's airport take a bus to Huacho for about 25 soles.
When is the best time to visit Huacho?
December to March: warm, dry summer weather for the beaches at nearby Playa Paraíso, plus lower humidity than Lima.
Top-Attraktionen in Huacho
💡 Busy on weekends with families and couples; weekdays are quieter for a relaxing stroll. No entrance fee.
💡 Check if the free guided tour in Spanish is running—staff often appreciate a small voluntary tip. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am–5pm.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the cathedral facade. Street-food stalls sell picarones (fried pumpkin dough) for 2 soles.
💡 Free to walk the shoreline and watch flamingos and herons. Bring your own water and snacks—no vendors on site.
💡 Entry is 5 soles (less than £1). Go early to avoid heat and tour the site before 10am. Rough ground so wear sturdy shoes.