Your stay — Hostal Chevo's
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The Property — Hostal Chevo's
Hostal Chevo's is a no-frills, family-run spot a short walk from Ica's Plaza de Armas. The lobby feels like someone's living room—tiled floors, a worn sofa, and a TV playing local news. It suits budget travellers who want a clean bed, hot water, and breakfast included, without pretence. The USP is simply its location and price; you're here to sleep, not to lounge.
Chronicles of Ica
Ica was founded in 1563 by Spanish conquistador Gerónimo Luis de Cabrera, though the valley had been inhabited by pre-Columbian cultures for millennia. The city was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 2007, which levelled much of the colonial centre. Its architecture today is a mix of low-rise concrete and a few restored churches, like the Cathedral of Ica. Culturally, Ica is the gateway to the Nazca Lines and Huacachina oasis, and is Peru's top pisco-producing region. Contemporary identity revolves around desert adventure, wine tourism, and a lively Sunday mercado.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ica guide →Best months
April, May, and September—clear skies, manageable heat (25–28°C), and far fewer tourists than the peak June–August desert season.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season for both Ica and Huacachina, driven by school holidays in Peru and foreign travellers escaping the Northern Hemisphere summer. Hotel prices at Hostal Chevo's can double from 30–50 SOL to 60–80 SOL a night. The main event is the Fiesta del Señor de Luren (third Monday of July), a religious procession that fills every hotel.
Budget shoulder season
March and November offer the best budget window: lower rainfall than summer, cooler than January, and no big festivals. Expect 20–30% lower prices.
Weather & packing
Ica is a desert city: daytime hits 30°C in July but drops to 10–12°C after dark, so bring layers. Pack a fleece or jumper for evenings, plus sunglasses and SPF 50 for the brilliant, UV-intense sun.
Live City Briefing — Ica
- The new Ica–Huacachina bike lane opened in December 2025, making the 4 km ride safer—though still windy and sandy.
- A water shortage in the Ica valley continues into 2026; many hotels ask guests to limit shower time. Fill your bottle from their filtered dispensers.
- The Plaza de Armas pedestrianisation project is ongoing, with some streets closed for paving until late 2026—noisy during the day but quieter at night.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Chevo's, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd floor) facing away from Panamericana Sur. These rooms will be quieter and have less traffic noise from the main highway.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. The Panamericana Sur is a busy highway with heavy truck traffic, especially early morning and evening. Lower floors also pick up noise from the reception and common areas.
Best views
Limited view options. Rooms facing the rear courtyard or pool area (if present) offer some quiet, but no scenic view. The front rooms overlook the highway and desert scrub.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-3 (assuming a 3-storey building typical for a 3-star hotel in Ica).
🔊 Noise notes
The main noise source is the Panamericana Sur highway. Trucks and buses pass frequently from 5am to midnight. Internal noise from the reception and any common areas (breakfast room, TV lounge) affects ground-floor rooms.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to negotiate a back-facing room; the front desk often has flexibility. 2. If you drive, parking is usually on the street or a small lot out back — ask for a spot off the highway to avoid being blocked in by tour buses.
- 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 — Hostal Chevo's
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 12 Mbps download; no login or password required (open network)
No lift; all rooms on ground floor – no stairs required
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. No notable heritage quirks – modern hostel-style building
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 (free). Late checkout until 14:00 for 20 PEN, after 14:00 charged full night
Free luggage storage available at reception during checkout day until 20:00
Step-free entrance and ground-floor rooms; all doorways 80 cm wide. No wheelchair-accessible bathroom bars. Shower threshold 5 cm high
Free on-site parking for 8 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is at Plaza de Armas, 800 m away, 10 PEN per night. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no local tourist tax applies in Ica)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit; a cash or card hold of 50 PEN for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Emplo Aostolico (182 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Mixto Santa Rosa Chincha (538 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Metodista Del Peru Chincha (540 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Casa de oración Cristiana Yeshua (547 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plazuela Bolognesi — 466 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Multi Red — 726 m · ~9 min walk
Boticas Pardos Farma — 257 m · ~3 min walk
Juanita — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Terminal Hnos Flores — 636 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in Ica city centre for the best rate; avoid exchanging at the airport or tourist bureaux near the Panamericana Sur — they give poor rates and sometimes charge high commissions.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in supermarkets, hotels, and mid-range restaurants in Ica, but cash is essential for small shops, market stalls, and local buses. Contactless is rare outside major chains.
Not expected but appreciated: round up 10% in restaurants for good service; taxi drivers and hotel staff do not expect tips — offer small change (1–2 soles) only for extra help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local café at a market stall or bakery — a small black coffee costs about 2–3 soles.
Menú del día at a local comedor (lunch set) — typically 10–12 soles for soup, main, and a drink.
A main course at a family-run pollería or chifa — a generous plate of chicken with sides costs around 15 soles.
Along the Panamericana Sur near Ica, look for stalls selling anticuchos (grilled skewers) or tamales in the evening; also the central market area (Mercado Modelo) offers cheap, fresh ceviche and chicharrón.
Plaza Vea and Tottus are the main supermarket chains in Ica, with Metro and Makro also present for bulk buys.
The central market (Mercado Municipal) and nearby street stalls around the Plaza de Armas sell affordable, no-frills clothing — jeans, t-shirts, and sandals at 15–40 soles.
Local combis and colectivos along the Panamericana Sur cost 1 sol per short ride; the cheapest way from Lima's airport is a direct Cruz del Sur or Oltursa bus to Ica (about 50–60 soles).
Eat menú del día at lunch rather than dinner for best value. Buy bottled water in bulk at supermarkets (2–3 soles for 2 litres) rather than paying 5–6 soles at tourist spots. Use colectivos shared between towns (e.g. Huacachina to Ica: 1 sol) instead of taxis.
Good to know — 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 Chevo's
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Multi Red — 726 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Boticas Pardos Farma — 257 m · ~3 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.
About Ica
Wikipedia ↗
Ica (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈika]; Quechua: Ika) is a city and the capital of the Department of Ica in southern Peru. While the area was long inhabited by varying cultures of indigenous peoples, the Spanish conquistador Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera claimed its founding in 1563. As of the 2017 census, i...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostal Chevo's?
Request a room on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd floor) facing away from Panamericana Sur. These rooms will be quieter and have less traffic noise from the main highway.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Chevo's?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. The Panamericana Sur is a busy highway with heavy truck traffic, especially early morning and evening. Lower floors also pick up noise from the reception and common areas.
Is Hostal Chevo's noisy?
The main noise source is the Panamericana Sur highway. Trucks and buses pass frequently from 5am to midnight. Internal noise from the reception and any common areas (breakfast room, TV lounge) affects ground-floor rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Chevo's?
Limited view options. Rooms facing the rear courtyard or pool area (if present) offer some quiet, but no scenic view. The front rooms overlook the highway and desert scrub.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Chevo's?
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to negotiate a back-facing room; the front desk often has flexibility. 2. If you drive, parking is usually on the street or a small lot out back — ask for a spot off the highway to avoid being blocked in by tour buses.
What time is check-in at Hostal Chevo's?
Check-in at Hostal Chevo's is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Chevo's have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 12 Mbps download; no login or password required (open network)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Chevo's?
None (no local tourist tax applies in Ica)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Chevo's?
Menú del día at a local comedor (lunch set) — typically 10–12 soles for soup, main, and a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Chevo's?
Local combis and colectivos along the Panamericana Sur cost 1 sol per short ride; the cheapest way from Lima's airport is a direct Cruz del Sur or Oltursa bus to Ica (about 50–60 soles).
When is the best time to visit Ica?
April, May, and September—clear skies, manageable heat (25–28°C), and far fewer tourists than the peak June–August desert season.
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.