Market shopping in The Southwest
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Cochabamba is Bolivia's biggest market town. The main market is the enormous La Cancha, which is one of the most crowded, chaotic, claustrophobic, and exhilarating spots in the country. You'll find it near Plaza 14 de Septiembre. Around the town's markets you'll find just about everything imaginable, but keep an eye out for pickpockets.
The largest and most accessible area is Mercado Cancha Calatayud, which sprawls across a wide area along Av Aroma and south toward the former railway station. Here is your best opportunity to see local dress, which differs strikingly from that of the Altiplano.
The Mercado Incallacta and Mercado de Ferias spill out around the old railway st…
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Central Market
The Central Market is home to some gastronomic highlights. Don't miss the fresh juices and fruit salads - they are among the best in the country. The vendors and their blenders always come up with something indescribably delicious - try jugo de tumbo (unripe passion-fruit juice). Upstairs, you'll find good, filling, cheap meals in sanitary conditions (for a market, anyway).
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Market Comedor
For quick eats, cheap meals are on offer at the market comedor (dining hall) and nearby street food stalls. Our intensively researched 'Best Uyuni Salteña' award goes to the small cart that you can find mornings on Potosí outside the Banco de Crédito near the corner of Bolívar.
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Mercado Tradicional
Tucked away in the middle row of the Mercado Fermín López is the impressive Mercado Tradicional, which has more dried llama fetuses and flamingo wings than a voodoo master has pins. The affable vendors are more than happy to explain the usage of their wares.
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Mercado de Ganado
The fascinating Mercado de Ganado livestock market operates Wednesdays and Sundays at the end of Avenida Panaméricana, far to the south of the center; it's worth taking a taxi out there to see it in operation. As always, it pays to get there early-ish.
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Artesanías
Llama and alpaca wool bags and clothing are sold at artesanías (shops selling locally handcrafted items) in the center and at the bus terminal, while the cheapest articles are found around the northeast corner of Mercado Campero.
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Supermercado Tarija
Tarija’s best supermarket is well-stocked with imported foodstuffs and a good wine selection.
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Mercado Campesino
The Mercado Campesino is a fascinating traditional food market with a really authentic feel.
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Mercado Artesanal
The Mercado Artesanal is a handicraft market that caters specifically to tourists.
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Super Haas
Convenient if expensive mini-market with a deli and snack counter.
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