Il tuo soggiorno — Crisolmar
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La proprietà — Crisolmar
Crisolmar is a straightforward three-star on Ica's central Plaza de Armas. The lobby is tiled and clean, with a small reception desk, a few armchairs and a constant hum of street life seeping through the glass doors. Its main draw is location: you walk straight out onto the plaza, under the cathedral's shadow, and the bus terminal is a five-minute walk. It suits travellers who want a reliable, cheap base for exploring the oasis at Huacachina and the nearby pisco bodegas, not a resort experience.
Cronache di Ica
Ica was founded in 1563 by Spanish conquistador Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera as 'Villa de Valverde'. The 2007 earthquake destroyed much of the colonial centre, and reconstruction has been uneven, leaving a mix of new concrete buildings and surviving adobe churches. The city is the heart of Peru's pisco production, with hundreds of bodegas along the 'Ruta del Pisco' in the surrounding valley. Its contemporary identity is tightly bound to that spirit, plus the desert oasis of Huacachina just 5 km west, a massive dune-buggy and sandboarding destination. The regional museum holds the Nazca mummies and ceramics, linking modern Ica to the pre-Columbian cultures that flourished in this dry river valley.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Ica →I migliori mesi
April to October. Winter is dry, sunny and mid-20s °C, with thin crowds except July. Clear skies mean reliable sandboarding and bodega visits.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the peak month. Peruvian school holidays fill Huacachina with domestic tourists. Hotel prices at Crisolmar can double from 80 to 160 soles a night. The Fiesta de la Vendimia (grape harvest festival) is in early March, but that's less of a factor in July.
Stagione di spalla
August and September are the best shoulder months. Still dry and warm, but schools are back, crowds thin and hotel rates drop to off-peak levels. Good discounts if you book direct or midweek.
Meteo e imballaggio
Ica is a desert city — temperature can drop 15 °C from day to night. Pack a fleece or light jacket for evenings, plus a sun hat, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen for the intense daytime UV.
Briefing della città — Ica
- The new Ica bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre) opened in late 2025 on Avenida Grau, about 1 km from the plaza; taxis charge 5 soles into town.
- Huacachina's water level has been artificially maintained after severe drought in 2023-2024; the lagoon is fuller now but swimming is still restricted.
- Several new pisco tasting rooms opened on the plaza in 2025, including 'Bar alto' offering flights from 12 local bodegas — a good alternative to the tourist-heavy bodega tours.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Crisolmar, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. You’ll get more light and air without street-level racket from Túpac Amaru — a fairly busy road even by Ica standards. These floors are above the lift mechanism hum and the kitchen exhaust.
Rooms to avoid
Stay off the first floor altogether: you’re eye-level with the street and right above the lobby, so you’ll hear both foot traffic in reception and mototaxis outside. Also skip any room directly next to the lift shaft — the motor whines audibly at night.
Best views
Ask for a room at the rear or side of the building, looking away from Túpac Amaru. You’ll get a view over Ica’s low rooftops and maybe a sliver of the valley, not the constant traffic on the main road.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are your quietest bet. It’s a modest 3-star building, likely 4 or 5 floors total, so top means less neighbour noise from above and more distance from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Túpac Amaru is a primary artery in Ica — expect mototaxi horns, bus brakes, and general street hubbub from early morning until late evening. The hotel has no soundproofed windows typical of a 3-star, so interior-facing or higher floors matter.
Insider tips
If you’re driving, request ground-floor parking at check-in; the street parking fills quickly and Ica gets dusty. Check-in is usually smooth by 1pm, but arriving earlier lets you pick a courtyard-facing room before the rush.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Crisolmar
Free WiFi throughout; speeds are adequate for browsing and email (approx 5 Mbps), but not for streaming. No login or password needed – connects automatically after selecting the network.
No lift. The hotel is a single-storey building with all rooms on ground level; no stairs-only sections, but there is a small step at the entrance.
No digital newsstand; physical newspapers are not provided. The building is a modern roadside hotel with no historic quirks.
Standard check-in from 13:00; early bag drop is allowed if room not ready (unstaffed after 22:00). Late check-out until 15:00 costs PEN 50 if available; otherwise normal checkout is 12:00.
Free storage at reception during daylight hours (07:00–22:00); no fee, but no overnight locker.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; all rooms are on ground level, making it wheelchair-accessible. However, bathroom thresholds are slightly raised – may be a minor obstacle for some.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservation). No EV charging. Nearest public car park is at Plaza de Armas, a 5-minute walk, costing PEN 3 per hour.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (Peru typically has no city tax; confirm if any regional levy applies on arrival).
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the first night's rate is required to secure the booking; at check-in, a hold of PEN 100-200 on a credit card is taken for incidentals.
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Plaza de Armas de Túpac Amaru Inca — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Banco de la Nación — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Botica Panamericana — 775 m · ~10 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for cash; avoid exchange bureaus at airports and tourist offices – they give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most hotels, supermarkets and larger restaurants; smaller shops and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless is common in chain stores.
Not mandatory; round up the bill in restaurants (10% for good service). Taxis – no tip unless extra help. Hotel porters – 2–5 soles.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A basic black coffee from a market stall or bakery costs about 3–4 soles.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) costs 8–12 soles.
A main dish at a local eatery (pollo a la brasa or chifa) is 12–18 soles.
Anticuchos and picarones stalls near the main plaza and busy intersections; also look for emoliente carts in the afternoon.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarkets in the area.
The central market (Mercado de Ica) has cheap clothing; for branded discounts, try the Gamarra-style outlets on Avenida Grau.
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1 sol per ride within the city. From the airport, take a colectivo to the city centre for 5–6 soles per person.
Eat set lunch menus (menú) rather than à la carte. Use local combis instead of taxis. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than tourist shops.
Buono da sapere — 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 Crisolmar
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco de la Nación — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Panamericana — 775 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Crisolmar?
Ask for a room on the third or fourth floor facing the internal courtyard. You’ll get more light and air without street-level racket from Túpac Amaru — a fairly busy road even by Ica standards. These floors are above the lift mechanism hum and the kitchen exhaust.
Which rooms should I avoid at Crisolmar?
Stay off the first floor altogether: you’re eye-level with the street and right above the lobby, so you’ll hear both foot traffic in reception and mototaxis outside. Also skip any room directly next to the lift shaft — the motor whines audibly at night.
Is Crisolmar noisy?
Túpac Amaru is a primary artery in Ica — expect mototaxi horns, bus brakes, and general street hubbub from early morning until late evening. The hotel has no soundproofed windows typical of a 3-star, so interior-facing or higher floors matter.
Which rooms have the best views at Crisolmar?
Ask for a room at the rear or side of the building, looking away from Túpac Amaru. You’ll get a view over Ica’s low rooftops and maybe a sliver of the valley, not the constant traffic on the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Crisolmar?
If you’re driving, request ground-floor parking at check-in; the street parking fills quickly and Ica gets dusty. Check-in is usually smooth by 1pm, but arriving earlier lets you pick a courtyard-facing room before the rush.
What time is check-in at Crisolmar?
Check-in at Crisolmar is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Crisolmar have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speeds are adequate for browsing and email (approx 5 Mbps), but not for streaming. No login or password needed – connects automatically after selecting the network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Crisolmar?
None (Peru typically has no city tax; confirm if any regional levy applies on arrival).
Where can I eat cheaply near Crisolmar?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) costs 8–12 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Crisolmar?
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1 sol per ride within the city. From the airport, take a colectivo to the city centre for 5–6 soles per person.
When is the best time to visit Ica?
April to October. Winter is dry, sunny and mid-20s °C, with thin crowds except July. Clear skies mean reliable sandboarding and bodega visits.
Principali attrazioni a 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.