🇵🇪 Nazca,
Peru
#2771
Nomad Score
5.5
Coords
-14.8277203, -74.9370624
Likes
👍 0 👎 0
Actions
ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Nazca, Ica Region, Peru |
| 👥 Population | Approximately 27,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed | Average 15-25 Mbps; Fiber optic is becoming more common in hotels near Plaza de Armas |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | 1 USD ≈ 3.75 PEN (Peruvian Sol). BCP and BBVA ATMs are available on Calle Lima |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Not drinkable; bottled water (Cielo or San Mateo) costs 2.50 PEN for 1L |
| 🔌 Power | 220V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A and C sockets (flat and round pins) |
| 📶 SIM Card | Claro or Movistar; 5GB for 30 days costs approximately 30 PEN at authorized shops on Calle Arica |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | Global66 and Revolut (for card payments); Interbank for local withdrawals |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Mid-range hotels and guesthouses starting at $25/night |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Low; cash is essential for markets and small tours. Larger hotels accept Visa/Mastercard |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb options are limited; most nomads use Booking.com for boutique hotels like Casa Andina |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Nazca Travel One Hostel (approx. $12/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Plaza de Armas (City Center) for proximity to bus terminals and tour operators |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Near Calle Lima; it offers the best access to cafes with stable Wi-Fi |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | No dedicated coworking; 'Wasipunko Eco Lodge' offers a quiet working environment 15 mins from center |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | La Choza (Calle Bolognesi); good Wi-Fi and power outlets near the back tables |
| 💼 Networking Events | Informal meetups at 'El Porton' restaurant; no formal nomad events exist |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Facebook Group 'Expats in Peru' is the primary source for meeting others in the Ica region |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | InDrive is used, but local 'Mototaxis' (3-5 PEN within city) are the primary mode |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Hostel Nasca (Calle Lima) offers mountain bike rentals for approx. 40 PEN per day |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | San Fernando National Reserve (rugged coastal area approx. 2 hours away by 4x4) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | LATAM (flying into Pisco or Lima); local flights for Lines are via AeroNasca |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | LATAM, Iberia, and KLM via Lima (LIM) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | Pan-American Highway (Route 1S) connects Nazca to Lima (7 hours) and Arequipa (9 hours) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Terminal Terrestre Nazca; Cruz del Sur and Ormeño are the major bus carriers |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | No formal pass system; pay per trip on 'combis' (approx. 1 PEN) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Cruz del Sur bus to Ica/Huacachina (2-3 hours, approx. 35 PEN) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | Hospital de Apoyo de Nazca (Av. Guardia Civil) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Yoga classes are occasionally offered at DM Hoteles Nasca |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Gimnasio El Olimpo (Calle Arica); daily pass approx. 10 PEN |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Lavanderia Super Clean (Calle Lima); 5-7 PEN per kilo |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | No UberEats/Rappi; local delivery via WhatsApp from 'Polleria Rico Pollo' |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Chupa de Camarones or Pante de Nasca |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | La Encantada (Calle Bolognesi) offers vegetable-heavy stir-fries |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Pasteleria Dulce Momento near the main square |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Mercado Central de Nasca (Calle Arica) for fresh produce |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Mercado Libre Peru (shipment times 3-5 days from Lima) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | Direct from Plaza Vea (nearby Ica) via third-party couriers |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Calle Bolognesi (Tourist corridor with small bars) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | No local brewery; Cerveza Cusqueña is the premium national choice |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | Nid d'Oiseau; excellent selection of local Ica region Pisco and wines |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Anticuchos (skewered heart) vendors around Plaza de Armas at night |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Mamma Mia (Italian) on Calle Bolognesi |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | The Nazca Lines (Flyover via Maria Reiche Airport, approx. $80-$100) |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Museo Antonini (Italian Archaeological Mission) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Cahuachi Pyramids (the largest adobe ceremonial center in the world) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Semana Turística de Nasca (May) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Centro Histórico around Plaza de Armas |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Teatro Municipal de Nasca |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Mercado Virgen de Guadalupe |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Peña bars featuring traditional Peruvian Criollo music on weekends |
| 🎨 Street Art | Murals depicting lines and geoglyphs along Av. Maria Reiche |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Pisco tasting and pairing at El Porton |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Libreria y Galeria Didot |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Casa-Museo Maria Reiche (located in San Jose) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | The Cantalloc Aqueducts (ancient irrigation system) |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Cerro Blanco (the highest sand dune in the world for sandboarding) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Pampa Galeras National Reserve (vicuña sanctuary, 1.5 hours away) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | Trail from Nazca to the Paredones Ruins |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Mirador de las Líneas de Nasca (Metal tower on the Pan-American Highway) |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | San Fernando Bay (Condors and penguins) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Desert camping sites near Cahuachi (require permit or guide) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | Olva Courier (Calle Lima) |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | Small kiosks on Calle Arica near the market for phone repairs |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Club Social Nazca |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Private tutors available through Spanish Lessons Nazca (online/in-person hybrid) |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | Biblioteca Municipal de Nasca |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Casa de la Cultura |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | Lan Centers on Calle Callao (standard gaming PCs) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | Tragamonedas (Slots) around the city center |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $1,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $44,000) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $750 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $30,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $1,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $60,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $650 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $39,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $72,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $550 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $44,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 29.5% (Peru Standard) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 5% for residents |
| 🏦 Tax System | Residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Peruvian source only |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 30% |
| 🧾 VAT | 18% IGV (Impuesto General a las Ventas) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | Yes, applicable to Peruvian residents |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Yes, Impuesto Predial (approx. 0.2% - 1% of value) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | 3% (Alcabala tax paid by buyer) |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | No specific nomad visa tax breaks; 183 days of stay triggers tax residency |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING NAZCA