Your stay — Las Parraz
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol (PEN)
You can change currency at banks, casas de cambio, or exchange offices in Ica city, but be aware that airport and tourist bureau rates are often poor. Consider exchanging at a local bank or a reputable casa de cambio for a better rate.
Many local businesses, including restaurants and shops, accept Visa, Mastercard, and Amex, but some smaller vendors only accept cash. Mobile pay and contactless payments are not widely accepted, so it's best to use cash or a debit/credit card.
Tipping is not expected but is appreciated for good service, especially in restaurants and bars. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare or leaving 5-10 PEN is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cup of coffee costs around 5-7 PEN at a local café, and you can find them on the main streets of Ica city.
You can find a cheap lunch at a local eatery for around 15-20 PEN, serving dishes like ceviche or grilled meats.
A budget-friendly dinner option is a main course at a local restaurant for around 25-35 PEN, which usually includes meat, rice, and vegetables.
The local market in Ica city has a variety of street food stalls offering traditional Peruvian dishes like anticuchos and papas a la Huancaina.
Local supermarkets like Wong and Tantamayo offer affordable options for groceries, with prices starting from around 2-3 PEN for basic items.
For affordable clothing, visit the local market or shopping centers like the Mercado Central, where you can find a t-shirt for around 10-15 PEN.
A local bus ride costs around 1-2 PEN, and you can buy a day pass for around 5-7 PEN. To get to Ica from the airport, take a taxi for around 15 PEN or a bus for around 5-10 PEN.
Use local buses or walk/bike whenever possible to save money on transportation.Eat at local markets or street food stalls for affordable meals.Avoid exchanging money at airports or tourist areas for a better exchange rate.
Good to know — Ica
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.39 · 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 Las Parraz
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 time is check-in at Las Parraz?
Check-in at Las Parraz is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Las Parraz?
You can find a cheap lunch at a local eatery for around 15-20 PEN, serving dishes like ceviche or grilled meats.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Las Parraz?
A local bus ride costs around 1-2 PEN, and you can buy a day pass for around 5-7 PEN. To get to Ica from the airport, take a taxi for around 15 PEN or a bus for around 5-10 PEN.
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.