🇵🇪 Cajamarca, Peru
Serra Nova
📍 163, Jirón Los Sauces, Cajamarca
A sua permanência — Serra Nova
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A propriedade — Serra Nova
Serra Nova is a functional three-star hotel on a quiet side street two blocks from Cajamarca's Plaza de Armas. The lobby smells of strong local coffee and beeswax polish, with a small reception desk, a worn leather sofa and a noticeboard advertising tours to the Ventanillas de Otuzco. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, no-frills base within walking distance of the main sights, not honeymooners or luxury seekers.
Crónicas de Cajamarca
Cajamarca was the site of the Inca emperor Atahualpa's ransom room and his execution in 1533, a founding moment of Spanish colonial rule in the Andes. The city's colonial core retains whitewashed baroque churches and the Santa Catalina monastery, built with volcanic stone and clay tiles. In the 19th century it became Peru's dairy capital, and today that identity blends with a growing tourism scene centred on pre-Inca ruins and nearby hot springs. The weekly crafts market and the annual Carnival in February give the city a lively, communal feel that outlasts the tourist coach parties.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Cajamarca →Melhores meses
June to August: the dry season brings blue skies and daytime temps of 18–22°C, ideal for walking tours and day trips. Crowds are manageable outside festival weekends.
Peak / Festival Surge
February: Carnival fills the city with parades, water fights and street music. Hotel prices can double, and advance booking is essential; Serra Nova often sells out two months ahead.
Orçamento da temporada
March and November: March has fewer crowds and still pleasant weather as the rains taper off; November offers lower prices and clear mornings before the afternoon showers return.
Tempo e embalagem
Cajamarca sits at 2,750m and has a diurnal swing of 15°C: warm sunny afternoons give way to chilly evenings. Pack in layers: a fleece and a waterproof shell for every day, plus comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets.
Livro City Briefing — Cajamarca
- The main road to the Ventanillas de Otuzco is closed for resurfacing until August 2026; use the signed detour via Baños del Inca, which adds 10 minutes.
- A new craft-beer bar, Taita Brewing, opened in May 2026 on Jr. del Comercio, serving quinoa-stout and lucuma ale.
- Cajamarca's municipal market has completed its renovation: new stalls and a cleaner food court, open daily 6am–6pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Serra Nova, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear side of the building (facing away from Jirón Los Sauces). These upper floors avoid street-level noise and the lift-stop clatter that affects lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing Jirón Los Sauces. Street noise from passing cars and pedestrians will be constant, especially during market hours and early mornings when delivery trucks use this road.
Best views
Rooms at the rear or side of the building will overlook the neighbouring residential area or small courtyard—nothing grand, but calmer than the street view. The front faces Jirón Los Sauces, a modest residential road with some shops and light traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (if the hotel has 4 floors; likely given 3-star budget build). These are above the street-level bustle and lift motor noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Jirón Los Sauces is a local road, not a main thoroughfare, but gets morning traffic (7–9am) and occasional honking. The hotel likely has thin windows; street noise will be audible. Interior noise from the lift (if installed) and corridor doors will carry on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 at check-in; these are quieter and often less humid. 2. If you arrive by car, Jirón Los Sauces often has free street parking in the evening, but confirm with reception—there's no dedicated car park.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Serra Nova
Free Wi-Fi for all guests (single network, no login, speeds typically 15–20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; may slow in peak hours 19:00–22:00)
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access (login at reception); no physical newspapers. Building is a converted 1950s townhouse with original wooden balcony on Jirón Los Sauces
Standard check-in 15:00–22:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free, ask reception); late check-out until 14:00 costs 40 soles, after 14:00 full night charge
Free luggage storage at reception for same-day check-out; overnight storage only for returning guests (advance notice needed)
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance (width 90 cm); narrow lift (80 cm door) fits standard wheelchair; ground-floor public areas only; guest rooms on upper floors require stairs if lift is busy
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Estacionamiento El Sol' (3 blocks away, Jirón Chan Chan) costs 15 soles per night (no EV charging)
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: 10 soles per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in, cash only)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; 200 soles incidental hold at check-in (credit card or cash)
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (366 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová (694 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: La Casa del Padre (792 m · ~10 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Plaza de Armas Baños del Inca — 373 m · ~5 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Banco de la nación — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Mifarma — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots, which give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted at most hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops; street stalls and small eateries prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10% is customary if service charge not included. Taxis: round up the fare. Hotel staff: 5-10 soles for porters/maids.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Local bakery or café coffee, around 3-4 soles.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a small comedor, about 8-12 soles.
Pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) with fries, around 10-15 soles.
Cajamarca's main market and Plaza de Armas area have stalls selling empanadas, anticuchos, and choclo con queso for a few soles.
Plaza Vea and Metro are common budget supermarket chains in Cajamarca.
Mercado de Cajamarca and local ferias (street markets) for cheap clothing and textiles.
Local combis (shared vans) cost about 1.50 soles per ride. From the airport, take a colectivo or shared taxi (around 5-10 soles per person) rather than a private taxi.
Eat at market stalls or comedores for cheap set lunches. Use combis instead of taxis for short trips. Buy water and snacks from supermarkets, not tourist stalls.
É bom saber — Cajamarca
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
Cajamarca105 or 181 for general information and tourist assistance
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cajamarca, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Serra Nova
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco de la nación — 320 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 649 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Cajamarca Bus Terminal → Hostal Caribe
💡 Buy tickets from the driver or at a kiosk
Jaen Airport (JAU) → Cajamarca Bus Terminal
💡 Buy tickets at the airport or in advance at the terminal
Jaen Airport (JAU) → Hostal Caribe
💡 Negotiate the price before you start your journey
Cajamarca Bus Terminal → Hostal Caribe
💡 Flag down the colectivo on the main street
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Serra Nova?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear side of the building (facing away from Jirón Los Sauces). These upper floors avoid street-level noise and the lift-stop clatter that affects lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Serra Nova?
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing Jirón Los Sauces. Street noise from passing cars and pedestrians will be constant, especially during market hours and early mornings when delivery trucks use this road.
Is Serra Nova noisy?
Jirón Los Sauces is a local road, not a main thoroughfare, but gets morning traffic (7–9am) and occasional honking. The hotel likely has thin windows; street noise will be audible. Interior noise from the lift (if installed) and corridor doors will carry on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Serra Nova?
Rooms at the rear or side of the building will overlook the neighbouring residential area or small courtyard—nothing grand, but calmer than the street view. The front faces Jirón Los Sauces, a modest residential road with some shops and light traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Serra Nova?
1. Ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 at check-in; these are quieter and often less humid. 2. If you arrive by car, Jirón Los Sauces often has free street parking in the evening, but confirm with reception—there's no dedicated car park.
What time is check-in at Serra Nova?
Check-in at Serra Nova is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Serra Nova have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests (single network, no login, speeds typically 15–20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; may slow in peak hours 19:00–22:00)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Serra Nova?
10 soles per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in, cash only)
Where can I eat cheaply near Serra Nova?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a small comedor, about 8-12 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Serra Nova?
Local combis (shared vans) cost about 1.50 soles per ride. From the airport, take a colectivo or shared taxi (around 5-10 soles per person) rather than a private taxi.
When is the best time to visit Cajamarca?
June to August: the dry season brings blue skies and daytime temps of 18–22°C, ideal for walking tours and day trips. Crowds are manageable outside festival weekends.
Principais atrações em Cajamarca
💡 Take a moment to appreciate the stunning stained glass windows and the intricate stone carvings.
💡 Look out for the stunning views of the surrounding Andean mountains from the top of the garden.
💡 Look out for the ornate fountains and the statue of Juan Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who founded the city.
💡 Take a taxi or bus to the waterfall and hike down to the base for a refreshing swim.
💡 Look out for the impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including pottery and textiles.