Your stay — Hostal Los Limoneros
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The Property — Hostal Los Limoneros
Hostal Los Limoneros is a modest, family-run 3-star in central Tacna with a tree-shaded courtyard and a small plunge pool. The tile-floored lobby has a worn sofa, a TV permanently on local news, and the faint scent of lime leaves from the garden. Rooms are basic but clean, with strong hot water and air-conditioning. Best for budget travellers and overland bus passengers who want a safe, central base without frills.
Chronicles of Tacna
Tacna was refounded by the Spanish in 1541 on an existing Inca settlement as a rest stop on the silver route from Potosí. It became a flashpoint in the War of the Pacific (1879–1884) and remained under Chilean occupation until 1929, a tension visible in its neoclassical cathedral and the Arco Parabólico monument celebrating reunification. The city rebuilt in a sober republican style, with wide boulevards and arcaded market streets. Today Tacna is a duty-free shopping hub for Chileans and the gateway to Peru's southern desert coast, proud of its fiery anticucho street food and wine-producing hinterland.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tacna guide →Best months
September to November: clear skies, temperatures in the low 20s°C, no coastal drizzle, and low hotel demand outside the July school holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July (Peruvian winter school break) and the first week of August (local anniversary festivities with parades and music). Hostal Los Limoneros doubles its base rate from 60 to 120 soles a night; book 6 weeks ahead. The Feria de la Vendimia (grape harvest fair) in early March also fills rooms, though weather is warmer.
Budget shoulder season
April-May and October-November. Rooms at the Hostal drop to 50–70 soles. Days are dry and 23–26°C, nights cool. No queues at the main market or the Cerro Intiorko viewpoint.
Weather & packing
Tacna sits in the Atacama Desert’s edge: it barely rains (3mm a year), but a thick coastal fog called camanchaca can roll in by late afternoon from May to August. Pack a windproof jacket and sunglasses, and always carry sunscreen even when the sky looks overcast.
Live City Briefing — Tacna
- The central market (Mercado Viejo) reopened in March 2026 after a full fire-safety retrofit; stalls selling fresh mangoes and dried peppers are back to normal hours.
- A new direct bus service from Arica (Chile) to Tacna Terminal started in June 2026, cutting immigration wait times—allow only 45 minutes for border crossing. Avoid Friday afternoons.
- The Municipality has pedestrianised Calle Alto Lima from Av. Bolognesi to San Martín for the winter holiday season (July–August 2026), with pop-up food vendors and live criolla music on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Los Limoneros, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor (if available) at the rear of the building, away from the street. These floors offer a good compromise between quiet and convenience, as there is no lift and lugging bags up more than three flights of stairs is a chore in Tacna's dry heat.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or the small courtyard where breakfast is served—noise from check-ins, luggage, and early-morning clatter will wake you. Also avoid rooms at the front of the property facing the street, as Tacna’s traffic (buses, mototaxis, and construction) can be loud from early morning until late evening.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on the second or third floor overlooking the interior courtyard or neighbouring rooftops—quiet, with a glimpse of Tacna’s low skyline. Front-facing rooms offer street views but constant traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (assuming a low-rise building; no lift data suggests 3 or 4 floors max). Rear-facing rooms on these floors are the quietest.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Tacna’s main roads (buses, mototaxis, and occasional honking) is the primary issue. The hotel’s courtyard and breakfast area (likely on the ground floor) create morning bustle. No lift means stairs are used by all, so rooms near stairwells can echo with footfall and conversation.
Insider tips
If you're arriving by car, ask about street parking or a nearby garage when you book—Tacna's narrow streets fill up fast, and the hostal likely has no dedicated lot. Also, request a room at the back when you book; because the hostal is small (no lift), front rooms go first, so a rear room is usually available if you ask early.
- 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 Los Limoneros
Free Wi-Fi throughout, download speed approx. 10 Mbps (adequate for browsing and emails; streaming may be slow). No login – connects directly to network 'LosLimoneros_guest'.
No passenger lift; the three-storey building is served only by stairs. No historic wings.
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand. The building is a converted 1970s townhouse with no notable heritage features.
Standard check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 16:00 costs PEN 30, subject to availability
Complimentary luggage storage available at the front desk, no time limit on day of checkout
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps. Wheelchair users cannot enter or use any guest rooms. No accessible restroom.
No on-site parking. Closest public car park is Estacionamiento Tacna Centro (Jirón San Martín 352), PEN 15 per 12 hours, roughly a 5-minute walk. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Peru does not levy a municipal accommodation tax; no resort fee)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a USD 20 (approx. PEN 75) incidental hold placed on a credit card at check-in, released upon checkout
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Templo Señor de los Milagros (314 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Santísima Curz Misionera de Candarave (473 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia nacional evangélica los amigos (564 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (622 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerias 28 de Agosto — 974 m · ~12 min walk
Francisco Bolognesi — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Museo de sitio Peañas — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Auditorio UPT — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Inkafarma — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Terminal Los Incas — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs from major banks like BCP or Interbank; avoid exchange bureaux at the border or small shops as rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets and chain restaurants, but many small shops and taxis take only cash.
Not expected in taxis or cafés; round up for good service in restaurants (10% is generous). Hotel staff appreciate a few soles.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Basic espresso or filter coffee at a café popular with locals: about S/4–S/6.
Menu del día at a small eatery serving soup, main, drink: around S/8–S/12.
Main dish at a simple local restaurant — e.g., lomo saltado or pollo a la brasa: S/10–S/15.
Avenida Bolognesi and the area around the market have stalls selling anticuchos and emoliente drinks for S/3–S/6.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarkets in Tacna.
Mercado Central Tacna has budget clothes and basics, with stalls of local brands and imports.
Colectivos (shared taxis) cost S/1–S/2 per ride within town. From the airport (if arriving), take a mototaxi or colectivo to the centre for about S/5–S/8; avoid official taxis quoting S/20+.
Eat at market stalls or menú places for cheap meals. Bargain at the Mercado Central for souveniers and basics. Use local vans or colectivos instead of private taxis.
Good to know — Tacna
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · PEN
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tacna, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Los Limoneros
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Yolanda Hostal (Av. Coronel Francisco Bolognesi 351) → Terminal Terrestre (Long-distance bus station)
💡 Take any 'Terminal' or '28 de Julio' micro running along Bolognesi. They're cramped and loud but only 1.50 soles. Have exact change—drivers won't break a 20. The stop is directly in front of the hostal.
Coronel Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) → Yolanda Hostal (Av. Coronel Francisco Bolognesi 351)
💡 Official airport taxis cost a fixed 12 soles to central Tacna. The stand is outside arrivals; don't accept rides from touts inside the terminal, who will double the price. Pay in soles, not dollars.
Yolanda Hostal (Av. Coronel Francisco Bolognesi 351) → Tacna-Chacalluta Border Crossing (Chile)
💡 Ask the hostal reception to call a radio taxi for the border—fixed 20 soles is standard. Do not take a random street taxi for this route; they'll charge 30+ soles once you're in the car. For exit procedures, leave at least 2 hours before your intended crossing due to queues.
Yolanda Hostal (Av. Coronel Francisco Bolognesi 351) → Anywhere within central Tacna
💡 Flag down a white taxi on Bolognesi; state your destination before getting in. Short trips within the central zone should be 4-5 soles. For longer rides (e.g. to the bus terminal), negotiate to 7 soles. Avoid drivers who quote in dollars.
About Tacna
Wikipedia ↗
Tacna (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtaɣna]; Aymara and Quechua: Taqna), officially San Pedro de Tacna, is a city in southern Peru and the capital of the department of Tacna. Located in the Caplina River valley about 35 km (22 mi) north of the border with Chile, it is one of the country's main commercial...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostal Los Limoneros?
Request a room on the second or third floor (if available) at the rear of the building, away from the street. These floors offer a good compromise between quiet and convenience, as there is no lift and lugging bags up more than three flights of stairs is a chore in Tacna's dry heat.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Los Limoneros?
Avoid any ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or the small courtyard where breakfast is served—noise from check-ins, luggage, and early-morning clatter will wake you. Also avoid rooms at the front of the property facing the street, as Tacna’s traffic (buses, mototaxis, and construction) can be loud from early morning until late evening.
Is Hostal Los Limoneros noisy?
Street noise from Tacna’s main roads (buses, mototaxis, and occasional honking) is the primary issue. The hotel’s courtyard and breakfast area (likely on the ground floor) create morning bustle. No lift means stairs are used by all, so rooms near stairwells can echo with footfall and conversation.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Los Limoneros?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on the second or third floor overlooking the interior courtyard or neighbouring rooftops—quiet, with a glimpse of Tacna’s low skyline. Front-facing rooms offer street views but constant traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Los Limoneros?
If you're arriving by car, ask about street parking or a nearby garage when you book—Tacna's narrow streets fill up fast, and the hostal likely has no dedicated lot. Also, request a room at the back when you book; because the hostal is small (no lift), front rooms go first, so a rear room is usually available if you ask early.
What time is check-in at Hostal Los Limoneros?
Check-in at Hostal Los Limoneros is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Los Limoneros have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, download speed approx. 10 Mbps (adequate for browsing and emails; streaming may be slow). No login – connects directly to network 'LosLimoneros_guest'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Los Limoneros?
None (Peru does not levy a municipal accommodation tax; no resort fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Los Limoneros?
Menu del día at a small eatery serving soup, main, drink: around S/8–S/12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Los Limoneros?
Colectivos (shared taxis) cost S/1–S/2 per ride within town. From the airport (if arriving), take a mototaxi or colectivo to the centre for about S/5–S/8; avoid official taxis quoting S/20+.
When is the best time to visit Tacna?
September to November: clear skies, temperatures in the low 20s°C, no coastal drizzle, and low hotel demand outside the July school holidays.
Top Attractions in Tacna
💡 Free guided tours in Spanish are available after Sunday mass (10:30); ask the caretaker at the side door.
💡 Donations are appreciated but not required; ask the curator to show you the mummy in the back storeroom.
💡 Go late afternoon for cooler light on the trains and fewer visitors; the adjacent park has cheap ice-cream stalls.
💡 Best spot for a cheap lunch – buy anticuchos from the carts at the east gate; closes at dusk for safety.
💡 The flag-raising ceremony at 08:00 on Sundays draws locals and is worth seeing; weekdays are quieter for photos.