tu estancia — El Embrujo
Pronóstico en vivo para sus fechas · qué hay en · Calidad del aire y polen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Ica.
La propiedad — El Embrujo
El Embrujo sits three blocks from Ica's Plaza de Armas, a functional three-star with a small pool and a courtyard garden. It's the kind of place where the tiled corridor and the framed huacacino landscapes give you a clean, unfussy base for Huacachina or the wineries. The USP is simple: a decent night's sleep, air-con in the rooms, and a terrace that catches the evening breeze. Best for independent travellers who want a reliable address without paying for resort extras.
Crónicas de Ica
Ica was founded in 1563 on the site of an earlier Inca settlement, and its colonial grid still holds the cathedral and the main square. The city survived the devastating 2007 earthquake, and reconstruction has left a mix of sturdy new concrete and restored republican-era facades. Today Ica is the gateway to the Huacachina oasis and Peru's pisco country, a dusty town of 300,000 with a laid-back agricultural rhythm. Its identity is rooted in wine and brandy production, with bodegas open for tasting tours along the Carretera a Huacachina.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Ica →Los mejores meses
May to September: dry, sunny days (25–28°C) and virtually no rain. July is part of this sweet spot but sees more visitors for Fiestas Patrias.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak month, driven by Fiestas Patrias (28-29th) and school holidays. Hotel prices jump 30-50%; book well ahead. Huacachina gets the overflow of backpackers and Lima families.
La temporada del hombro
April and October give you the same dry weather as peak season but with thinner crowds and early-book discounts. Temperatures sit around 27°C; rates can drop 20% compared with mid-winter.
Tiempo y embalaje
Ica has a desert climate — it's hot by day and cool at night, with no rain from December to April. Pack layers: a lightweight jacket or cardigan for evening pisco tours, plus a sunhat and sunscreen for midday at the oasis.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Ica
- The Carretera a Huacachina is partly resurfaced as of June 2026, so the 10-minute taxi ride from El Embrujo is faster than last year.
- A new pisco bar, La Botija, opened on Calle Bolívar in April, with a list of 60 single-estate piscos and ceviche lunch plates.
- Ica's cathedral is undergoing facade restoration until September 2026 — scaffolding is up but the interior remains open for visits.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to El Embrujo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the second floor facing the interior courtyard. Quieter rooms generally require being away from the street and lift, and the second floor avoids foot traffic and is less exposed to street-level noise from the Avenida otherwise typical on the ground floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby, restaurant, or street side. Street-facing ground-floor rooms pick up pedestrian and vehicle noise from the adjacent avenue. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lift doors because of mechanical and conversation noise.
Best views
Interior courtyard view from second floor. Street-facing rooms offer views of the urban Ica street life, but with traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Second floor is the quietest given the three-storey building. First floor may have some reception and breakfast area commotion, third floor can be noisier if a roof terrace or service access is present.
🔊 Noise notes
Located in central Ica street patterns, expect occasional mototaxi and bus noise during daylight. The lift shaft can transmit sound to adjacent rooms. Some noise from the restaurant/bar area on ground floor may carry upwards.
Insider tips
1) Check in early to secure a courtyard-facing room; these are first-come first-served. 2) The hotel has limited on-site parking; if driving, call ahead to reserve a space, as street parking is scarce and patrolled.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — El Embrujo
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approximately 15 Mbps download; no login—auto-connect via network password provided at check-in
No lift; property is single-storey with ground-floor rooms only (no stairs)
No complimentary newspaper service; digital or print news not available
Check-in 15:00–22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 13:00 for PEN 50, subject to availability
Free storage at reception for same-day arrival or departure
Step-free entry from street level; wide doorways; no ramps needed; all guest rooms on ground floor with wide access (showers with small lip; no grab bars)
Free on-site parking for up to 12 cars (first-come, first-served, no reservation); nearest public parking lot at Plaza de Armas (PEN 15/24h); no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (local tourist tax included in rate; no additional fee per night)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; incidental card hold of PEN 200 at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzmán (365 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Koinonia (592 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Santo Toribio (731 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Vida Nueva (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
ICA SUR — 656 m · ~8 min walk
Francisco Perez Anampa — 387 m · ~5 min walk
Museo Regional de Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Caja Arequipa — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Farmaunica — 436 m · ~5 min walk
Brescia — 391 m · ~5 min walk
Oltursa — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist offices where rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common; smaller stalls and taxis prefer cash.
Not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; hotel staff get a few soles.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Street-side café americano or filter coffee from a bakery, 3-5 PEN.
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a local lunch spot, 10-15 PEN.
Chicken with chips and rice from a pollería, 12-18 PEN for a main.
Head to the main market or plaza for anticuchos, tamales, and fresh juice stalls.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarket chains in Ica.
Mercado de Abastos or Gamarra-style stalls for affordable clothing and market goods.
Colectivos (shared minibuses) cost 1-2 PEN per ride; from the airport, take a combi into town for around 3 PEN.
Eat at local menú places rather than tourist restaurants; buy water and snacks from supermarkets, not bodegas; haggle at markets but not in shops.
bueno saber — Ica
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
IcaFor general assistance in Ica, call the tourism police at (056) 222-831. The local hospital is Hospital Regional de Ica, Av. Abelardo Quiñones s/n, phone (056) 231-145.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ica, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at El Embrujo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Caja Arequipa — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Farmaunica — 436 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Ica bus terminal
💡 Book the 'VIP' seat for extra legroom. The bus drops you at Ica terminal, then take a colectivo (10 soles) to Hotel Hacienda Cantayo.
Ica bus terminal → Hotel Hacienda Cantayo Spa & Resort
💡 Bolt is cheaper than Uber in Ica—typically 18–22 soles. Catch one from the terminal exit, not the main road where drivers overcharge. Cash works best.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Hacienda Cantayo Spa & Resort, Ica
💡 Agencies at arrivals quote 300–350 soles. Haggle hard and confirm the price includes tolls and waiting time. Official green taxis are safer than unmarked cars.
Ica city centre (Av. Grau) → Hotel Hacienda Cantayo Spa & Resort
💡 Colectivos run along Av. Grau towards Huacachina. Hail one with 'Cantayo' written on the windscreen. They fill fast—expect to stand if it's busy.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at El Embrujo?
Request rooms on the second floor facing the interior courtyard. Quieter rooms generally require being away from the street and lift, and the second floor avoids foot traffic and is less exposed to street-level noise from the Avenida otherwise typical on the ground floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at El Embrujo?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby, restaurant, or street side. Street-facing ground-floor rooms pick up pedestrian and vehicle noise from the adjacent avenue. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lift doors because of mechanical and conversation noise.
Is El Embrujo noisy?
Located in central Ica street patterns, expect occasional mototaxi and bus noise during daylight. The lift shaft can transmit sound to adjacent rooms. Some noise from the restaurant/bar area on ground floor may carry upwards.
Which rooms have the best views at El Embrujo?
Interior courtyard view from second floor. Street-facing rooms offer views of the urban Ica street life, but with traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at El Embrujo?
1) Check in early to secure a courtyard-facing room; these are first-come first-served. 2) The hotel has limited on-site parking; if driving, call ahead to reserve a space, as street parking is scarce and patrolled.
What time is check-in at El Embrujo?
Check-in at El Embrujo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does El Embrujo have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approximately 15 Mbps download; no login—auto-connect via network password provided at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at El Embrujo?
None (local tourist tax included in rate; no additional fee per night)
Where can I eat cheaply near El Embrujo?
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a local lunch spot, 10-15 PEN.
What is the cheapest way to get around from El Embrujo?
Colectivos (shared minibuses) cost 1-2 PEN per ride; from the airport, take a combi into town for around 3 PEN.
When is the best time to visit Ica?
May to September: dry, sunny days (25–28°C) and virtually no rain. July is part of this sweet spot but sees more visitors for Fiestas Patrias.
Principales atracciones en Ica
💡 Grab a ceviche from one of the stalls on the side streets for about 10 soles. Avoid the overpriced churros from touts near the cathedral. Best visited late afternoon when the heat drops and people start gathering.
💡 Bring swimwear if you want to paddle; the water is murky but locals swim. Avoid the boat rental—overpriced and the pond is tiny. Best at dawn when the tour groups haven't arrived yet.
💡 Skip the overpriced cafes near the car park. Walk around to the far side for quieter spots and better photo angles. Go early in the morning or just before sunset for cooler sand and fewer people.
💡 Entrance costs about 8 soles (roughly £1.60). Bring a phrasebook or a translation app as there are no English labels. Allow 45 minutes to an hour; it's not huge. Closed on Mondays.
💡 The basic tour costs 15 soles and includes three samples. Go for the 'Premium' tour (25 soles) if you want to taste their older piscos—it's worth it, but book ahead. They sell good-value bottles at the shop, much cheaper than in restaurants.