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Aguas Calientes

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당신의 머물기 — Aguas Calientes

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부동산 — Aguas Calientes

The lobby feels like a mid-century ski lodge dropped into the Andes: dark wood beams, thick wool rugs, and a fireplace that’s always lit in winter. It’s a functional 3-star—no frills, but clean rooms with solid hot water, which matters in July. Best for independent travellers who want a bed near the plaza and don’t care about restaurants or a pool.

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Cajamarca 연대기

Cajamarca was founded in 1532 by Spanish conquistadors at the site of an Inca bath complex, famously where Atahualpa was captured. Its colonial core retains carved stone doorways and a massive, twin-towered cathedral built over an Inca ceremonial plaza. The city’s identity today revolves around dairy—the only place in Peru that makes decent cheese—and its annual Carnival, a raucous water-and-foam street party. Mining (Yanacocha, the world’s largest gold mine) also shapes the local economy, giving it a blue-collar edge rare in Peruvian highland towns.

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최고의 달

May–June and August: clear skies, little rain, daytime temps around 20°C. Crowds are thin after Easter but before the July school holidays hit.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July is peak holiday season for domestic tourists—hotel prices jump 30–40% and the plaza fills with families. The week of 4–10 July sees most traffic. No festival drives this; it’s purely school vacation.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

April and November offer the best discounts (25–30% off peak rates), light rain, and near-empty ruins. Weather is still good enough for hiking, though evenings get cold.

날씨 & 포장

Cajamarca sits at 2,750m: days are warm but sudden hailstorms can appear in July afternoons. Pack a waterproof shell and thermal base layers—never leave without a fleece, even if it’s sunny at breakfast.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Cajamarca

  • The main road from Cajamarca to the airport (CJA) is repaving until late 2026; allow an extra 20 minutes for potholes and delays.
  • Carnaval de Cajamarca (February) planning is already drawing early-booking tourist numbers—hotels in the plaza are filling for 2027 dates.
  • The Ventanillas de Otuzco archaeological site reopened this March after a year of restoration; entry is now 10 soles and the walkways are improved.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Aguas Calientes, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request an upper-floor room at the back of the hotel, facing away from the main street. Upper floors reduce foot-traffic noise on the stairs and corridor.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms near reception or the street entrance – they catch the most street noise from passing mototaxis and early risers.

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Best views

Rooms at the front may look onto the central square or main road; those at the back view nearby hillsides and are quieter.

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Quietest floors

Second floor and above (if the building has 2+ floors).

🔊 Noise notes

Cajamarca's central streets are busy with mototaxis and market vendors from early morning until late evening. No lift means stairwell noise carries – upper floors help. Weekend street festivals can be loud.

Insider tips

1. Request a room on a high floor when booking by phone or email – no lift means quieter but more stairs. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the hotel's central location puts you near the main square where music and celebrations happen, especially on Sundays.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — Aguas Calientes

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Wi-Fi

Free basic Wi-Fi (10 Mbps down, 1 Mbps up) included for all guests; no paid upgrade. Login via room number and surname; one device per room.

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

No digital newsstand; complimentary physical copy of El Comercio at reception each morning. The hotel occupies a converted 1950s townhouse; original high ceilings and courtyard remain.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00 (free). Late check-out until 13:00 costs S/.50; after 13:00 charged half-night rate.

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Baggage Storage

Free storage in locked luggage room for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage by prior arrangement only.

Accessibility

Step-free entrance from street level; lift to all floors; no rooms specifically adapted for wheelchairs. Narrow doorways in older wing (rooms 101–105).

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Parking

On-site parking: S/.30 per night (uncovered, 8 spaces, first-come first-served). Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento El Solar, Jr. La Mar 210, S/.15 per 24h. No EV charging.

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; all taxes included in rack rate)

Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard booking; S/.200 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Exchange at banks or cambios in central Cajamarca; avoid airport kiosks and tourist bureaux for poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in hotels and restaurants; cash needed for small markets, taxis, and street stalls.

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Tipping etiquette

Round up taxis and leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; hotel staff appreciate small tips in cash.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

Filter coffee at a local café costs around S/5–7.

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Best-value lunch

A menú del día (set lunch) runs S/10–15.

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Affordable dinner

A main dish at a modest restaurant costs S/12–20.

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Street food & cheap eats

Head to the Mercado Central or Plaza de Armas evenings for anticuchos, picarones, and tamales.

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Budget groceries

Metro, Plaza Vea, and Tottus are common budget supermarkets in Cajamarca.

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Affordable clothes

Mercado San Martín and Real Plaza mall offer affordable clothing and gear.

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Cheapest way around

Colectivos (shared minibuses) cost about S/1 per ride; from airport, a combi into town is S/2–3.

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Money-saving tips

Book group tours instead of private, eat menú del día for lunch, and buy water at supermarkets rather than tourist stands.

아는 것이 좋다 — Cajamarca

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Plugs & power

Type A/C · 220V

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Tap water

not safe — drink bottled

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Currency

$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN

Emergency Contacts

Cajamarca
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Ambulance / Medical
105
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Fire Department
105 or 997

105 or 181 for general information and tourist assistance

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Rustika chicken
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Polleria Junior's chicken
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Chifa Sam Sin chinese
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Piconi Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Chifa Kam Men chinese
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pollos a la brasa Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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El Mirador Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Esencia Café Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cajamarca, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Aguas Calientes

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

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Cajamarca Urban Bus approx. 1 PEN (£0.25)

Cajamarca Bus Terminal → Hostal Caribe

10 min · every 10 minutes · 6am-10pm

💡 Buy tickets from the driver or at a kiosk

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Expreso Línea approx. 10 PEN (£2)

Jaen Airport (JAU) → Cajamarca Bus Terminal

20 min · every 30 minutes · 6am-10pm

💡 Buy tickets at the airport or in advance at the terminal

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Taxi from Cajamarquilla Airport approx. 15-20 PEN (£3-£4)

Jaen Airport (JAU) → Hostal Caribe

10 min · on demand · 24 hours

💡 Negotiate the price before you start your journey

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Colectivo approx. 2 PEN (£0.50)

Cajamarca Bus Terminal → Hostal Caribe

5 min · on demand · 24 hours

💡 Flag down the colectivo on the main street

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자주 묻는 질문

What are the best rooms at Aguas Calientes?

Request an upper-floor room at the back of the hotel, facing away from the main street. Upper floors reduce foot-traffic noise on the stairs and corridor.

Which rooms should I avoid at Aguas Calientes?

Avoid ground-floor rooms near reception or the street entrance – they catch the most street noise from passing mototaxis and early risers.

Is Aguas Calientes noisy?

Cajamarca's central streets are busy with mototaxis and market vendors from early morning until late evening. No lift means stairwell noise carries – upper floors help. Weekend street festivals can be loud.

Which rooms have the best views at Aguas Calientes?

Rooms at the front may look onto the central square or main road; those at the back view nearby hillsides and are quieter.

What are insider tips for staying at Aguas Calientes?

1. Request a room on a high floor when booking by phone or email – no lift means quieter but more stairs. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the hotel's central location puts you near the main square where music and celebrations happen, especially on Sundays.

What time is check-in at Aguas Calientes?

Check-in at Aguas Calientes is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Aguas Calientes have Wi-Fi?

Free basic Wi-Fi (10 Mbps down, 1 Mbps up) included for all guests; no paid upgrade. Login via room number and surname; one device per room.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Aguas Calientes?

None (no separate city tax; all taxes included in rack rate)

Where can I eat cheaply near Aguas Calientes?

A menú del día (set lunch) runs S/10–15.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Aguas Calientes?

Colectivos (shared minibuses) cost about S/1 per ride; from airport, a combi into town is S/2–3.

When is the best time to visit Cajamarca?

May–June and August: clear skies, little rain, daytime temps around 20°C. Crowds are thin after Easter but before the July school holidays hit.

Cajamarca 주요 관광지

Cathedral of Cajamarca Free

💡 Take a moment to appreciate the stunning stained glass windows and the intricate stone carvings.

Cajamarca Botanical Garden Free

💡 Look out for the stunning views of the surrounding Andean mountains from the top of the garden.

Plaza de Armas Free

💡 Look out for the ornate fountains and the statue of Juan Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who founded the city.

Santa Apolonia Waterfall Free

💡 Take a taxi or bus to the waterfall and hike down to the base for a refreshing swim.

Cajamarca Archaeological Museum

💡 Look out for the impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including pottery and textiles.

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How we built this briefing
  • Room intel — AI synthesis of verified guest reviews (Google Place Details)
  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
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