🇵🇪 Ica, Peru
Casa Namaste
📍 727, F. Del Castillo, Ica, 11401
Your stay — Casa Namaste
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia Santiago Apostol de Nasca (577 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Matriz de Nasca (626 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Venerada Virgen de Guadalupe (650 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Bolognesi — 766 m · ~10 min walk
Museo Didactico Antonini — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 702 m · ~9 min walk
Mini Market Elisa — 766 m · ~10 min walk
Colectivos a Chala — 987 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux in tourist areas of Ica and the airport where rates are poor.
Cards accepted in hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is essential for small shops, markets, and local transport.
10% tip in restaurants if no service charge; taxis and hotel staff not expected to tip, but rounding up is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Basic coffee from a corner bodega or bakery costs around S/3.
Set-menu almuerzo at a local bodega or simple restaurant: S/10–15 for soup, main, and drink.
Main dish at a casual eatery, such as a chicken or fish place: S/15–25.
Around Plaza de Armas and near market stalls for anticuchos, empanadas, and fresh juices; look for busy vendors.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main supermarket chains in this area.
Market stalls near the terminal or central plaza for basic clothing at low prices.
Local combis cost S/1.50 per ride; from the airport, take a shared colectivo into Ica for about S/10–15.
Eat lunch where locals queue at set-menu spots. Drink tap water only if boiled; buy large bottled water from grocery stores. Use combis instead of taxis for short hops.
Good to know — Ica
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · 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 Casa Namaste
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 702 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Casa Namaste?
Check-in at Casa Namaste is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Namaste?
Set-menu almuerzo at a local bodega or simple restaurant: S/10–15 for soup, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Namaste?
Local combis cost S/1.50 per ride; from the airport, take a shared colectivo into Ica for about S/10–15.
Top Attractions in 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.