Your stay — Fonavi 2
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The Property — Fonavi 2
Fonavi 2 is a functional, no-frills 3-star in central Huánuco. The lobby feels like a modest, clean workspace: tiled floors, a desk clerk, and a small seating area with a TV. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable base to explore the city and the nearby Tingo María region, not those looking for charm or on-site amenities.
Chronicles of Huanuco
Huánuco was founded in 1539 by Spanish conquistadors under Gómez de Alvarado, making it one of Peru's oldest colonial cities. Its historic centre retains 16th-century churches and mansions, notably the Cathedral of La Merced and the House of the Marqués de San Vicente. In the 20th century, Huánuco evolved into the agricultural heart of the Huallaga Valley, producing coffee, cacao and fruits. Today, its identity blends colonial heritage with a lively market scene and a reputation as a gateway to the jungle.
Best Time to Visit
Full Huanuco guide →Best months
May to August for dry, sunny weather and low humidity, ideal for exploring the city and the Cordillera Huayhuash. These months also see thinner crowds at local attractions.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak due to the Fiesta de San Juan (24 June) and school holidays, with hotels near capacity and prices up 20-30%. The city's Festival de la Cerveza (first week of July) also draws visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April and November offer lower rates (30-40% less than July) with still decent weather. Occasional showers are possible, but fewer tourists make it peaceful.
Weather & packing
Huánuco sits at 1,900m – warm days (25-27°C) but cool nights (12-14°C) due to altitude. Pack layers: light clothing for daytime, a fleece or jacket for evenings.
Live City Briefing — Huanuco
- A new bypass road on the Carretera Central (towards Cerro de Pasco) opened in late 2025, reducing travel time from Lima by about 30 minutes.
- Huánuco's Mercado Central has partially reopened after a 2024 fire, with most stalls back in operation and improved hygiene standards.
- Seasonal note: July is the dry season, so expect clear skies for hiking around the nearby archaeological site of Kotosh, but roads to Tingo María can be dusty.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Fonavi 2, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear of the building. The upper floors get less street-level noise, and facing away from the main road (Avenida Circunvalación or nearby streets) will give you a quieter stay in a busy city centre location.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the street. Ground-level rooms pick up pedestrian chatter, car horns, and early-morning market activity. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft — the lift is older and audible in adjacent rooms.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor rooms at the back: you'll overlook the Huallaga Valley slopes and the city's tiered houses, not the concrete of the main road. No balcony is typical at 3-star level here, but a window seat with that view is a win.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3. Above the ground-level bustle but below the roof terrace (if any), and far enough from the entrance to dodge lobby noise. The 3-star rating suggests no more than 4 floors, so 2-3 is the sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the narrow road outside: mototaxis, diesel buses, and early-morning traders setting up stalls. The building is a standalone block, so no shared-wall noise from bars, but the lift hums and local kids play in the courtyard until late.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm to avoid the midday cleaning crew noise. 2. If driving, ask for the hotel's parking spot (a tight garage) — Huanuco's on-street parking gets chaotic and can be unsafe overnight. 3. Request a fan for the room: 3-star hotels here rarely have air conditioning, and the valley heat sticks.
- 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 — Fonavi 2
Free basic WiFi for all guests (download ~5 Mbps, upload ~3 Mbps). No paid upgrade available. Login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to El Comercio via PressReader (ask front desk for code). No physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 30 PEN; after 13:00, full night charged.
Free for same-day check-out or arrival. Multi-day storage costs 10 PEN per bag per day.
No step-free access: three steps at main entrance. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or lift controls. No adapted bathroom.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parking El Sol, Av. 28 de Julio 450, 15 PEN per night (open 06:00–23:00). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 50 PEN incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová (88 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Virgen del Carmen (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Capilla (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Huayopampa (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Real Plaza — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
3er Parque de los Portales — 776 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bbva agente — 356 m · ~4 min walk
Inkafarma — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Botica Isabel — 815 m · ~10 min walk
Terminal Etnasa — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange money at banks or formal cambios in central Huánuco; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger supermarkets and hotels, but cash is essential for markets, small shops, taxis, and most eateries.
Restaurants: 10% if service not included. Taxis: round up to nearest sol. Hotel staff: S/5–10 for porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Simple black coffee from a market stall or bakery: S/3–S/5.
Menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a local comedor: S/8–S/12.
Main dish like lomo saltado or chaufa at a basic restaurant: S/15–S/25.
Around the Plaza de Armas and Mercado Modelo – anticuchos, tamales, emoliente.
Plaza Vea and Metro are common supermarket chains in the area.
Mercado Modelo and nearby stalls on Jr. 28 de Julio for affordable clothing.
Colectivos (shared minibuses) S/1–S/2 per ride; airport is inside town so walking or short taxi (S/8–S/12) works.
Eat at menú del día lunches. Use collectivos instead of taxis. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not convenience stores near tourist spots.
Good to know — Huanuco
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
HuanucoGeneral emergencies: 911 (works in major cities like Huánuco). For tourist assistance, call iPerú: 0800-4-1212 (toll-free from landlines) or +51-1-574-8000 (from mobiles).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Huanuco, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Fonavi 2
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bbva agente — 356 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Paradero Real, near Plaza de Armas → Jr. 28 de Julio (near Hotel Madera Verde)
💡 Bus 3 runs along Jr. 28 de Julio – get off at the intersection with Jr. Tarapacá. The hotel is two blocks south. Buses are cramped but safe.
Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport (HUU) → Hotel Madera Verde
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; 15 soles is the standard rate. Taxis queue outside the small terminal.
Airport road junction (Carretera Huánuco-La Unión) → Plaza de Armas (city centre)
💡 Walk 10 mins from the airport to the main road to catch a colectivo. They are shared minibuses that drop you off at the plaza, then walk 10 mins north to Hotel Madera Verde.
Plaza de Armas, Huanuco → Hotel Madera Verde (Jr. 28 de Julio 1045)
💡 Flag down a yellow cab on the plaza or ask at a shop. Payment is cash only; no meters are used.
About Huanuco
Wikipedia ↗
Huánuco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwanuko]; Quechua: Wanuku) is a city in central Peru. It had a population of 196,627 as of 2017 and in 2015 it had a population of 175,068. It is the capital of the Huánuco Region and the Huánuco District. It is the seat of the diocese of Huánuco. The metropolitan ci...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Fonavi 2?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear of the building. The upper floors get less street-level noise, and facing away from the main road (Avenida Circunvalación or nearby streets) will give you a quieter stay in a busy city centre location.
Which rooms should I avoid at Fonavi 2?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the street. Ground-level rooms pick up pedestrian chatter, car horns, and early-morning market activity. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft — the lift is older and audible in adjacent rooms.
Is Fonavi 2 noisy?
Street noise from the narrow road outside: mototaxis, diesel buses, and early-morning traders setting up stalls. The building is a standalone block, so no shared-wall noise from bars, but the lift hums and local kids play in the courtyard until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Fonavi 2?
The best view is from upper-floor rooms at the back: you'll overlook the Huallaga Valley slopes and the city's tiered houses, not the concrete of the main road. No balcony is typical at 3-star level here, but a window seat with that view is a win.
What are insider tips for staying at Fonavi 2?
1. Check in after 2pm to avoid the midday cleaning crew noise. 2. If driving, ask for the hotel's parking spot (a tight garage) — Huanuco's on-street parking gets chaotic and can be unsafe overnight. 3. Request a fan for the room: 3-star hotels here rarely have air conditioning, and the valley heat sticks.
What time is check-in at Fonavi 2?
Check-in at Fonavi 2 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Fonavi 2 have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi for all guests (download ~5 Mbps, upload ~3 Mbps). No paid upgrade available. Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Fonavi 2?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Fonavi 2?
Menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a local comedor: S/8–S/12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Fonavi 2?
Colectivos (shared minibuses) S/1–S/2 per ride; airport is inside town so walking or short taxi (S/8–S/12) works.
When is the best time to visit Huanuco?
May to August for dry, sunny weather and low humidity, ideal for exploring the city and the Cordillera Huayhuash. These months also see thinner crowds at local attractions.
Top Attractions in Huanuco
💡 Look for the small catacombs entrance on the left side of the nave. The guide might let you in for a small tip.
💡 Free entry on Sundays. Ask the guard to show you the back room with the stuffed condor—it's not labelled but worth seeing.
💡 Come on a Saturday morning for the weekly artisan market where you can buy handwoven textiles directly from makers at half the tourist price.
💡 Visit early morning or late afternoon when the light hits the colonial buildings. Vendors sell cheap fruit and empanadas on the north side.
💡 Go just before sunset for the best light and cooler temperature. Bring water and wear decent shoes—the path is rocky and unlit after dark.