Your stay — Hostal Boulevard
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The Property — Hostal Boulevard
Hostal Boulevard sits at the edge of Nasca’s main plaza, a three-storey building with a whitewashed facade and a small, tiled lobby that smells faintly of floor polish and desert dust. It’s a working hotel, not a boutique: clean, functional rooms with air conditioning and basic furniture, aimed squarely at travellers who need a solid base for the Nasca Lines flight and plan to be out all day. The USP is location — you’re a two-minute walk from the cathedral and the bus terminal — and the modest courtyard pool provides a genuine relief valve in the afternoon heat. It suits budget-conscious couples, solo backpackers and small groups who prioritise convenience over character.
Chronicles of Nasca
Nasca was founded in 1591 by Spanish colonists on the site of an ancient indigenous settlement, but its real fame rests on the Nasca Lines, geoglyphs created between 500 BC and AD 500 that were rediscovered by archaeologists in the 1920s. The city’s architecture is a low-rise mix of colonial-era churches, like the 17th-century San Juan Bautista, and no-frills concrete blocks rebuilt after the 1996 earthquake. Culturally, Nasca remains a provincial hub for cotton and wine, but its identity is overwhelmingly tied to tourism — specifically the flights over the Lines and the Chauchilla cemetery. Walking the main plaza in the evening, you’ll hear a blend of Spanish, Quechua and English, with families eating anticuchos at shaded tables.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nasca guide →Best months
May to September: clear skies, scant rain and temperatures 20–28°C, which give ideal visibility for the Lines flights and comfortable walking conditions. Crowds are moderate because this is the dry winter season.
Peak / festival surge
Late May through August: coinciding with Nasca’s anniversary (July 3–8) and national holidays in Peru, which spike domestic tourism. Hotel prices rise 15–20% in July; book at least six weeks ahead. The Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (August 15) adds processions and street fairs.
Budget shoulder season
October and November: fewer tourists, reduced hotel rates (often 10–15% lower than peak) and still low rain, though a chance of brief coastal drizzle. Good for budget travellers who prioritise quiet.
Weather & packing
Nasca sits on a hyper-arid coastal desert; it can hit 30°C by midday and drop to 10°C at night because of altitude (520m). Pack a light fleece or sweater for evenings, plus a sun hat and SPF 50 for the exposed flight runway.
Live City Briefing — Nasca
- The Panamericana Sur highway is undergoing resurfacing work between Ica and Nasca; expect 30–45 minute delays in July. Check with the hotel for daily roadworks schedule.
- A new municipal museum dedicated to the Nasca Lines opened in May 2025 on Avenida La Cultura; entry is 15 soles and includes a small-scale model of the geoglyphs.
- In late June 2026, Peruvian Air Force resumed helicopter sightseeing runs over the Lines (alongside fixed-wing flights) but at a higher price — 200 USD per person; book through the hotel reception.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Boulevard, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 away from the street side (Bolognesi). These sit above ground-floor noise but avoid roof-level heat. No lift is mentioned, so lower floors save you lugging bags.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the rear if they overlook service yards or the hotel's kitchen/laundry area (common in older Peruvian hostals). Also skip any ground-floor room facing the street – heavy foot traffic and late-night revellers on Bolognesi.
Best views
Street-facing rooms on floors 2 or 3 overlooking Bolognesi – you'll see the town's main drag, with mountains in the distance. Limited but authentic urban view.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are typically the quietest, set above street level but not under a thin roof. No lift means fewer guests use these floors as thoroughfares.
🔊 Noise notes
Bolognesi is a main street in Nasca, with mototaxis and buses from early morning to late evening. Nearby bars and restaurants on Bolognesi contribute to weekend noise. No air conditioning is likely for a 3-star in Nasca, so windows open to street noise.
Insider tips
1) Arrange check-in for late afternoon to avoid midday heat – many rooms lack AC, so you want a cool room. 2) If you're driving, ask about street parking on Bolognesi (common in Nasca) – there's no dedicated lot. Rooms on floor 2 are worth the stairs for quiet.
- 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 Boulevard
Free Wi‑Fi throughout, speeds around 10 Mbps down, no login or time limit
No lift; all guest rooms are on the first and second floors, accessible by stairs only
No newspapers or digital newsstands provided
Standard check‑in from 13:00; early bag‑drop is free from 09:00; late check‑out until 14:00 costs PEN 30 if available
Free luggage storage is offered on the day of check‑in and check‑out
No step‑free access; entrance has one step, and the property has stairs only; not suitable for wheelchair users
Free on‑street parking on Bolognesi (unsecured, first‑come, first‑served); no on‑site lot, no valet, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Nasca as of 2025)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a USD 25 incidental hold is taken on a credit card at check‑in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Venerada Virgen de Guadalupe (432 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Matriz de Nasca (445 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Santiago Apostol de Nasca (490 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (825 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Bolognesi — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Museo Didactico Antonini — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 99 m · ~1 min walk
Mini Market Elisa — 761 m · ~10 min walk
Colectivos a Chala — 683 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in Nasca town centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist kiosks, which often give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at most mid-range hotels, tour agencies, and larger restaurants, but cash is king for small shops, street vendors, and local buses; contactless is not widespread.
Restaurants: 10% if service is good (optional for budget places); taxis: no need to tip; hotel porters: 5–10 soles per bag; tour guides: 20–50 soles per person for a full day.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic black coffee at a local cafe or bakery costs about 5–7 soles.
A menú del día at a simple eatery (soup, main, drink) costs around 10–15 soles.
A main dish at a mid-range restaurant, like lomo saltado or trout, runs 20–30 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) and churros from stalls on Avenida Bolognesi or near the Plaza de Armas; also empanadas from bakeries.
Plaza Vea and Tambo+ are common budget supermarkets in Nasca centre.
Markets like Mercado Central de Nasca sell basic clothes for casual wear; expect prices from 20–50 soles for T-shirts.
Local combis (minibuses) cost 1–2 soles per ride within town; from the airport, a mototaxi into Nasca centre is about 10 soles (negotiate upfront).
Eat where locals queue at lunchtime for the menú del día; skip the overpriced tour packages sold at the bus station—book directly at travel agencies in town; bring a reusable water bottle and refill at your hotel to avoid buying plastic bottles.
Good to know — Nasca
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
NascaFor non-urgent tourist assistance, call iPerú Nasca: +51 56 522 222. Open daily 08:00–18:00. Local hospital: Hospital de Apoyo Nasca, Av. Los Incas S/N, tel: +51 56 522 041.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nasca, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Boulevard
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 99 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Nasca Airport (2 km east of town) → Hostal Boulevard (Calle Arica 446)
💡 Mototaxis cost 5 PEN but are cramped with luggage; use them only if you have one small backpack. Walk if arriving in daylight — it's a flat 20-minute stroll through the market.
Ica bus terminal (Av. Municipalidad) → Hostal Boulevard, Nasca
💡 Flag down a shared combi — they leave when full (10 people). Sit on the right for desert views; keep bags on your lap as storage is tight.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hostal Boulevard, Nasca
💡 Book through your hotel or a local agency like Peru Hop; shared minibuses cut cost to 80 PEN per person but add 1-2 hours for pickups.
Lima (Javier Prado terminal) → Hostal Boulevard (walk 5 mins from Nasca bus station)
💡 Buy the 'Imperio' or 'Confort Suite' seat for reclining; the night bus saves a hotel night but arrives at 5am — hostal may not let you check in until noon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostal Boulevard?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 away from the street side (Bolognesi). These sit above ground-floor noise but avoid roof-level heat. No lift is mentioned, so lower floors save you lugging bags.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Boulevard?
Avoid rooms at the rear if they overlook service yards or the hotel's kitchen/laundry area (common in older Peruvian hostals). Also skip any ground-floor room facing the street – heavy foot traffic and late-night revellers on Bolognesi.
Is Hostal Boulevard noisy?
Bolognesi is a main street in Nasca, with mototaxis and buses from early morning to late evening. Nearby bars and restaurants on Bolognesi contribute to weekend noise. No air conditioning is likely for a 3-star in Nasca, so windows open to street noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Boulevard?
Street-facing rooms on floors 2 or 3 overlooking Bolognesi – you'll see the town's main drag, with mountains in the distance. Limited but authentic urban view.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Boulevard?
1) Arrange check-in for late afternoon to avoid midday heat – many rooms lack AC, so you want a cool room. 2) If you're driving, ask about street parking on Bolognesi (common in Nasca) – there's no dedicated lot. Rooms on floor 2 are worth the stairs for quiet.
What time is check-in at Hostal Boulevard?
Check-in at Hostal Boulevard is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Boulevard have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi‑Fi throughout, speeds around 10 Mbps down, no login or time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Boulevard?
None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Nasca as of 2025)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Boulevard?
A menú del día at a simple eatery (soup, main, drink) costs around 10–15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Boulevard?
Local combis (minibuses) cost 1–2 soles per ride within town; from the airport, a mototaxi into Nasca centre is about 10 soles (negotiate upfront).
When is the best time to visit Nasca?
May to September: clear skies, scant rain and temperatures 20–28°C, which give ideal visibility for the Lines flights and comfortable walking conditions. Crowds are moderate because this is the dry winter season.
Top Attractions in Nasca
💡 Come at dusk when the square lights up and food stalls sell churros and anticuchos for 2-3 soles.
💡 The ticket costs about 10 soles. The model of the Cahuachi pyramid complex is worth ten minutes – skip the video unless you speak Spanish.
💡 Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and coach crowds. Bring your own water as there's no shade.
💡 Entry is 5 soles. Motoraxis from the plaza charge about 15 soles round trip; agree the price before leaving.
💡 Negotiate a combined taxi and entrance deal – aim for 40-50 soles total. The site is exposed, so bring a hat and sunscreen.