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La propiedad — Hostal Nazca
Hostal Nazca is a straightforward three-star place in central Ica, built around a courtyard with a small pool and sun terrace. It’s popular with backpackers and budget-minded travellers who need clean, air-conditioned rooms and reliable breakfast before heading out to the Huacachina oasis or the Nazca Lines. The lobby feels functional rather than stylish — tiled floors, a reception desk with tour leaflets, and a faint hum from the street outside. It suits anyone who wants a decent night’s sleep without paying for frills.
Crónicas de Ica
Ica was founded in 1563 by Spanish conquistador Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera on land once inhabited by the Paracas and Nazca cultures. Its colonial core grew around the Plaza de Armas, but earthquakes in 1666, 1913 and 2007 repeatedly reshaped the city’s adobe and brick architecture. Today Ica is Peru’s main wine and pisco producing region, with bodegas offering tastings just outside town. The city has a dusty, working feel — more provincial hub than tourist magnet, though Huacachina’s dunes pull thousands of visitors each year. Contemporary Ica balances its agricultural wealth with a growing tourism sector focused on desert adventure.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Ica →Los mejores meses
May to October: dry, sunny days with highs around 25°C and cool nights; virtually no rain. July sits right in this sweet spot, with manageable crowds at Huacachina and lower prices than the August peak.
Peak / Festival Surge
August is the busiest month, driven by tourists combining Huacachina dune buggy trips with Nazca Lines flights. Hotel prices in Ica can climb 20-30% from the shoulder rates, especially around the Semana del Pisco festival in late July.
La temporada del hombro
April and November offer the best budget deals. April has clear skies and few visitors; November sees light cloud but still very dry, plus discounts of 15-25% on accommodation.
Tiempo y embalaje
Ica sits in a hyper-arid coastal desert where it almost never rains but temperatures drop sharply after sunset. Pack layers: shorts and T-shirts for daytime, a fleece or light jacket for evenings, and always include sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Ica
- Major roadworks on Avenida Grau, the main access route to Huacachina lagoon, began in March 2026 and are expected to cause delays through July. Allow an extra 20-30 minutes for transfers.
- The Museo Regional de Ica reopened its archaeology wing in May 2026 after a two-year renovation, now displaying new Paracas textile finds and a dedicated Nazca pottery collection.
- Peru’s domestic airline Sky Airline launched a daily Lima–Ica flight in June 2026, cutting ground travel time from four hours by bus to 50 minutes; flights arrive at the small Ica Airport near the city centre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Nazca, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Jr. Lima). These are quieter and have less street noise, plus better air circulation in Ica’s heat.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Jr. Lima — they get direct street noise from early morning traffic and pedestrians on this central Ica road. Also skip rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft if you’re a light sleeper.
Best views
No direct view from the address — it’s on a built-up street. Side rooms facing the courtyard give a pleasant internal view with some greenery, but avoid expecting vistas.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, being higher above street level and away from ground-floor common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Jr. Lima is a main road in Ica’s historic centre, so traffic, mototaxis, and street vendors start early (around 6am). Weekends can have louder music from nearby bars.
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking — the management often assigns quieter rooms on request. 2. Earplugs are worth packing, even on upper floors, as the hotel’s thin walls may carry noise from neighbouring rooms.
- 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 — Hostal Nazca
Free basic WiFi throughout; speed adequate for browsing and messaging, not for streaming
No lift; all rooms accessed by stairs
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader in lobby; physical newspapers not available
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out fee of 30 PEN until 18:00
Free luggage storage for check-in day and post-check-out until 20:00
Step-free access at main entrance; narrow doorways and stairs-only to upper floors limit wheelchair access
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Estacionamiento San Martín, 200 m away, 15 PEN per night; no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required for booking; incidental card hold of 100 PEN at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Venerada Virgen de Guadalupe (432 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Matriz de Nasca (445 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Santiago Apostol de Nasca (490 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (825 m · ~10 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Plaza Bolognesi — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Museo Didactico Antonini — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 99 m · ~1 min walk
Mini Market Elisa — 761 m · ~10 min walk
Colectivos a Chala — 683 m · ~9 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange money at banks or official exchange houses (casas de cambio) in central Ica; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in major supermarkets and hotels, but cash is king for street stalls, small shops, and taxis; contactless less common.
Restaurants: 10% if service not included; taxis: round up; hotel staff: small tip (S/5-10) for bellboys/maids.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Street-side cafe with black coffee, S/3-5.
Menu del día set meal at a local comedor, S/10-15.
Main course at a casual pollería, S/12-18.
Look for anticucho or empanada stalls near Plaza de Armas; also food carts on Avenida Grau.
Plaza Vea and Tottus are common budget supermarkets in Ica.
Mercado de la Parada or market stalls around Plaza de Armas; basic T-shirts S/15-25.
Local combis or colectivos (minibuses) S/1-2 per trip; from Ica airport take a shared taxi into town, S/10-15.
Eat menu del día for lunch; buy water in bulk from supermarkets; use combis over taxis for short hops.
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 Hostal Nazca
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 99 m · ~1 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 Hostal Nazca?
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Jr. Lima). These are quieter and have less street noise, plus better air circulation in Ica’s heat.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Nazca?
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Jr. Lima — they get direct street noise from early morning traffic and pedestrians on this central Ica road. Also skip rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft if you’re a light sleeper.
Is Hostal Nazca noisy?
Jr. Lima is a main road in Ica’s historic centre, so traffic, mototaxis, and street vendors start early (around 6am). Weekends can have louder music from nearby bars.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Nazca?
No direct view from the address — it’s on a built-up street. Side rooms facing the courtyard give a pleasant internal view with some greenery, but avoid expecting vistas.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Nazca?
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking — the management often assigns quieter rooms on request. 2. Earplugs are worth packing, even on upper floors, as the hotel’s thin walls may carry noise from neighbouring rooms.
What time is check-in at Hostal Nazca?
Check-in at Hostal Nazca is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Nazca have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi throughout; speed adequate for browsing and messaging, not for streaming
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Nazca?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Nazca?
Menu del día set meal at a local comedor, S/10-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Nazca?
Local combis or colectivos (minibuses) S/1-2 per trip; from Ica airport take a shared taxi into town, S/10-15.
When is the best time to visit Ica?
May to October: dry, sunny days with highs around 25°C and cool nights; virtually no rain. July sits right in this sweet spot, with manageable crowds at Huacachina and lower prices than the August peak.
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.