Your stay — Hotel Mesón
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol (191 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Catedral de Tacna (309 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Alianza Cristiana y Misionera (345 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia adventista (535 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerias Genova — 307 m · ~4 min walk
Parque de la Locomotora — 557 m · ~7 min walk
Museo Histórico Regional — 169 m · ~2 min walk
Teatro Orfeón — 394 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Scotiabank — 101 m · ~1 min walk
Arcangel — 95 m · ~1 min walk
La Genovesa — 231 m · ~3 min walk
Tacna — 635 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs for best rates, avoid exchange booths at airports or tourist areas which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most hotels, mid-range restaurants, and supermarkets; smaller shops and market stalls are cash-only.
No expectation, but 5-10% at sit-down restaurants is appreciated; taxis round up to nearest sol; hotel staff small change only.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Small black coffee from a simple café or bakery, about 3-5 PEN.
Menú del día at local eateries (soup, main, drink), 10-15 PEN.
Main course at a casual pollería or chifa, 12-18 PEN.
Around the central market or Parque Bolognesi, stalls sell anticuchos, empanadas, and fresh ceviche for 5-10 PEN.
Plaza Vea and Metro are common budget supermarkets in Tacna.
Mercado Central and street stalls around Calle Apurímac offer affordable clothing and basics.
Combis (shared vans) cost 1-2 PEN per ride; from the airport, a colectivo into town is about 5-10 PEN per person.
Eat menú del día for lunch, the cheapest meal of the day; use combis instead of taxis; buy water and snacks from supermarkets not tourist stalls.
Good to know — Tacna
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · 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 Hotel Mesón
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Scotiabank — 101 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Arcangel — 95 m · ~1 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Mesón?
Check-in at Hotel Mesón is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Mesón?
Menú del día at local eateries (soup, main, drink), 10-15 PEN.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Mesón?
Combis (shared vans) cost 1-2 PEN per ride; from the airport, a colectivo into town is about 5-10 PEN per person.
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.