Where to Stay in Nazca With Kids (3 Easy Picks)
Updated November 2025, We passed through Nazca in 2025 on our overland Peru route. These are the family-friendly stays we’d recommend, based on quiet locations, comfort for tired travelers, and easy access to Nazca Lines flights and local sights.
We’re a family of four who travel by bus more than we’d like to admit. Nazca was our breather between desert heat and long travel days, a small town famous for its mysterious lines and hot, dry afternoons. It’s not built just for families, but if you choose the right stay, it can be surprisingly comfortable: shaded courtyards, cool pools, and good food within walking distance.
Our rhythm here looked like early mornings at the airfield (for flight tours), slow breakfasts, pool time mid-day, and sunset walks through the quiet streets. Nazca’s small enough that everything’s close, but picking a place with a pool and some green space makes all the difference with kids.
Here are the three stays we’d actually choose, one budget, one mid-range, one splurge, all easy wins for family travel.
For a quick guide, here’s a rundown of the best family hotels in Nazca
➡️ Best Overall Hotel in Nazca: Book Hotel Alegría Nazca
➡️ Best Hotel With a Pool in Nazca: Book Hotel Majoro
➡️ Best Value Hotel Under $50: Book La maison Lydia
Nazca at a Glance (for families)
Nazca is compact, warm, and walkable. Most travelers stop here for a night or two to see the famous geoglyphs or explore the desert sites. The town itself is friendly and easygoing, but the midday sun is fierce — having a shaded stay or pool is key.
Town Center (Plaza de Armas Area)
Everything you need is here: tour offices, restaurants, banks, and bakeries. Best for convenience and short stays.
Aeropuerto Maria Reiche Area
Closer to the Nazca Lines airfield (5–10 mins from town). Good for early flights or avoiding traffic.
Outskirts (Hacienda Zone)
Peaceful stays surrounded by trees and fields — often with larger rooms, pools, and quieter nights.
The 3 Easy Picks (we’d book one of these, no endless lists)
1) Budget-Friendly Base: La Maison de Lydia (Under £50 a night)
Why we picked it:
La Maison de Lydia is one of those places that instantly feels more like staying with family friends than checking into a hotel. It’s simple, super clean, and run by a kind team who genuinely look after guests — which is exactly what you want when you’re rolling into Nazca after hours on a bus with kids.
Rooms are basic but bright, with good natural light and enough space so you don’t feel cramped. The courtyard is lovely too — plants, sunshine, a couple of quiet corners — the kind of spot where you can decompress after a Nazca Lines flight.
Breakfast is homemade, generous, and served with proper warmth: fresh juice, bread, eggs, fruit… it sets you up nicely for the day.
Location-wise, you’re in a calm part of town, but still close enough to walk to shops, cafés, and pick-up points for tours.
Good to know:
There’s no pool, but most families don’t miss it — the atmosphere and hospitality more than make up for it. Wi-Fi works best near the common areas. If you’re planning a Nazca Lines flight, ask staff; they often help arrange cheaper, last-minute deals.
💰 Prices: S/160–220 per night (£30–45) for a family room with breakfast.
📍 Address: Jose Maria Mejia 168, Nazca 11401
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2) Mid-Range Balance: Hotel Alegría Nazca (Near Plaza de Armas)
Why we picked it:
Alegría strikes that sweet spot for families, central, modern, and with one of the best pools in town. It’s quiet enough for early bedtimes but close to shops and restaurants. The staff can organize Nazca Lines flights or trips to the Chauchilla Cemetery.
The pool area has sunbeds and shaded tables, and the on-site restaurant serves kid-friendly Peruvian dishes.
Good to know:
Rooms near the pool can get a bit noisy mid-afternoon. Ask for an upstairs room if you want quieter nights.
💰 Prices: around S/300–400 per night (£60–80) including breakfast.
📍 Address: Jr. Bolognesi 254, Nazca.
3) Splurge Sanity Saver: Hotel Majoro (Where we actually stayed)
Why we picked it:
Hotel Majoro sits just outside Nazca, tucked inside a big old hacienda that feels more like a countryside retreat than a standard hotel. It’s one of those places where the space actually matters — wide lawns, shady trees, long verandas, and that slightly nostalgic “colonial house” vibe.
Families tend to love the quiet atmosphere here. There’s a large outdoor pool, enough open space for kids to roam, and plenty of calm corners where you can park yourselves with a juice and breathe for a minute. Rooms are simple but spacious, and the whole place has this slow, peaceful rhythm that’s hard to fake.
Staff can sort airport pickups, Nazca Lines flights, and local tours, which makes planning stupidly easy after a long travel day.
Good to know:
You’re a little outside central Nazca, so expect a short taxi ride into town if you want restaurants or shops. Some rooms feel more traditional than modern, but that’s part of the charm. Wi-Fi works best in the common areas rather than the far corners of the property.
💰 Prices: S/350–550 per night (£70–110) depending on room type and season.
📍 Address: Km 453, Panamericana Sur, Nazca
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How We Choose (quickly, like parents do)
✅ Walkability or easy taxis
✅ Family rooms or extra space
✅ Cool-down pool or shaded garden
✅ Breakfast included (bonus points for pancakes)
✅ Consistent reviews from traveling families
Safety & Practical Stuff for Families
Heat: It’s desert hot — 30–35°C (85–95°F) most days. Schedule activities early morning or late afternoon.
Water: Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Altitude: Low — no altitude issues here.
Food: Plenty of simple, affordable restaurants in town. Try Mamá Asunta or La Encantada for local comfort food.
Noise: Nights are quieter than Huacachina or Lima — light sleepers should still pack earplugs.
Medical: Small clinics in town; larger hospital in Ica (2 hrs north).
Getting Around & When to Book
Getting there: 6–7 hours by bus from Lima (Cruz del Sur, Oltursa) or 3 hrs from Ica.
Getting around: The town is walkable. Taxi rides to the airfield cost around S/8–10.
When to book: High season is June–August (dry, sunny days). For Line flights, book a day in advance — weather can delay tours.
How long to stay: 1–2 nights is ideal. Enough to see the Lines, swim, and recover from travel days.
Family Logistics
Town Center
Walkable to restaurants and shops
Close to tour offices and Plaza de Armas
Slight traffic noise but safe
Aeropuerto Area
Best for early morning flights
Quieter and fewer crowds
Limited restaurants nearby
Outskirts / Hacienda Zone
Larger resorts with gardens
Quieter nights, good for downtime
Short taxi into town
FAQ (for parents, by parents)
Is Nazca safe with kids?
Yes. The town is small, walkable, and welcoming. Standard precautions apply, but we felt completely safe.
Which area is best for families?
The outskirts or quiet side of town — more space, shade, and less noise.
How many days in Nazca with kids?
One or two nights. Long enough for a Nazca Lines flight and an afternoon swim.
Can kids take the Nazca Lines flight?
Yes, but most companies recommend age 5+. Bring motion-sickness tablets — it’s a bumpy 30-minute ride.
What else is there to do with kids?
Chauchilla Cemetery (ancient mummies), Cantalloc Aqueducts, and the Nazca Lines viewing tower are easy half-day trips.
Wrap-Up
Nazca might be a quick stop on the map, but it’s an unforgettable one, where ancient mysteries meet desert calm. Whether you’re chasing history, sunshine, or just a pool day after long buses, these three stays cover it all: affordable comfort, mid-range convenience, and one peaceful retreat where you can truly slow down.
