Town in Ica, Peru
Nazca
Desert town on the Pan-American Highway, visited for flights over the Nazca Lines and a night between Lima and Arequipa. Dusty, hot and basic; no reason for more than a night.
At a glance
- Safety3/5Take real precautionsDetails
- Monthly budget$1,020–1,600Comfortable, one person · S/3,500–5,500Details
- Value for money66/100Better value than 65% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Mar, 29°CDetails
- Internet260 MbpsFixed broadband, Peru medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled or filtered water.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel2/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$23–46Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundMototaxiWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in hotels and a few restaurants; small shops, mototaxis and flights often need soles.Details
Where to stay in Nazca
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Centre (Plaza de Armas) | Hotels, travel agencies and restaurants within walking distance |
| Bus terminal area | Short stay on arrival or onward travel |
Apps that work in Nazca
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- redBus: Compare and buy intercity bus tickets
- Taxis: No ride apps here. Use mototaxis and registered taxis; agree the price first and keep small bills.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Peru.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in hotels and a few restaurants; small shops, mototaxis and flights often need soles. ATMs are limited.
- Currency: Sol (PEN). US$1 ≈ S/3.44 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs charge foreign cards a flat fee per withdrawal, higher at airports; many also dispense US dollars.
- Tipping: Around 10% in sit-down restaurants without a service charge. Budget tips for trek guides, cooks and porters; taxis aren't tipped.
- Paying by phone: Contactless cards and phone wallets work in cities; Yape and Plin QR payments need a Peruvian account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Pre-registering on MigraCheck (free) can let you use the immigration e-gates at Lima airport.
- No arrival card; entry is recorded digitally. Overstays are fined per day when you leave.
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for Amazon trips but is not required for entry.
Emergency numbers
Police 105 · Ambulance 106 · Fire 116
Plugs
Type A, C · 220 V, 60 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Buy prepaid chips in official carrier stores with your passport, not from street sellers. Claro and Movistar cover the Andes best. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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