Arequipa Shopping

Shopping in Arequipa

  1. A

    Michell

    More than just a source for fine alpaca wool goods and raw thread, this complex functions as a tourist center for an international wool export company. It includes a well-presented commercial boutique, a museum detailing the process of wool production, and a small zoo and a cafe.

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  2. Raices Peru

    This humble storefront sells all types of folk art - including textiles, woodcraft, ceramics, jewelry, alpaca goods and toys - made in various indigenous communities from the Amazon to the Andes to the coastal desert.

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  3. Incalpaca Factory Outlet

    This outlet for the Kuña brand of alpaca woolen goods also has a small petting zoo out back that houses four types of American camelid.

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  4. B

    Patio del Ekeko

    This high-end tourist mall has plenty of expensive but good alpaca- and vicuña-wool items, jewelry, ceramics and other arty souvenirs.

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  5. C

    Casona Santa Catalina

    Inside this polished tourist complex, you’ll find a few shops of major export brands, such as Sol Alpaca and Biondi Piscos.

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  6. D

    Librería el Lector

    Two-for-one English book exchange and an excellent selection of new local-interest titles, guidebooks and music CDs.

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  7. E

    Librería SBS Internacional

    A good selection of books, including titles in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and German.

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  8. Zeta

    A limited selection of travel literature, coffee-table books and cultural tomes.

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  9. Colca Trek

    The best place for topographic and DIY trekking maps of the region.

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  10. El Super

    Pick up groceries at El Super.

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