Must-see shopping in Peru

  • El Cacaotal

    Lima

    A sustainable chocolate shop with delicious bars and connoisseur expertise. It's the perfect opportunity to appease friends and family back home, and it…

  • Las Pallas

    Lima

    For special gifts, check out this handicrafts shop featuring a selection of the highest-quality products from all over Peru; it’s even on the radar of…

  • Edwin Pizarro

    Ayacucho

    The retablos (ornamental religious dioramas) from Edwin Pizarro’s workshop in Barrio Belén are highly recommended. He’s renowned locally as one of the…

  • Chanchamayo Highland Coffee

    Amazon Basin

    Here you can sample and buy the coffee for which Chanchamayo is famous. (Peru is one of the world’s largest coffee producers but nearly all gets exported…

  • Mercado Mayorista

    Huancayo

    A colorful produce market spills out from the covered Mercado Mayorista, east along the railway tracks. In the meat section, you can buy Andean delicacies…

  • Awamaki

    Ollantaytambo

    A nonprofit boutique selling gorgeous locally woven sweaters, hats and gloves made with organic dyes, as well as handmade leather handbags and wallets…

  • La Zapateria

    Lima

    Though it appears quite small, there’s a lot going on inside La Zapateria, one part showroom, one part workshop. Handmade leather shoes can be made to…

  • Montaña Magica

    Huaraz

    Forget your kit? Head to Mountain Magic where you can stock up on a full gamut of decent trekking and mountaineering gear from rain jackets to camping…

  • Feria Dominical

    Huancayo

    This craft market offering weavings, textiles, embroidered items, ceramics and wood carvings occupies numerous blocks along Huancavelica to the northwest…

  • Flora & Fauna

    Lima

    Whole Foods, meet your Peruvian cousin. A friendly, bright space complete with an outdoor eating area welcomes you in to peruse shelf after shelf of…

  • AMAL

    Northern Highlands

    This women’s artisan cooperative located on the plaza sells top-grade handicrafts and local weavings. Better than the shop, however, is the co-op's small…

  • Claustros de la Compañía

    Arequipa

    One of South America’s most elegant shopping centers, with a wine bar, ice-cream outlet, numerous alpaca-wool shops and chic cafes and restaurants. Its…

  • Fundo El Fierro

    Arequipa

    The city’s primary craft market occupies a beautiful colonial sillar (white volcanic rock) courtyard next to the Iglesia de San Francisco. Garments,…

  • Mercado San Pedro

    Cuzco

    Cuzco’s central market is a must-see. Pig heads for caldo (soup), frogs (to enhance sexual performance), vats of fruit juice, roast lechón (suckling pig)…

  • Sol Alpaca

    Arequipa

    More than just a source for fine alpaca-wool goods and raw thread, this complex functions as a tourist center for international wool-export company…

  • Morphology

    Lima

    This towering shop boasts four floors to explore, each providing something different. Designer pieces and jewelry from national and international fashion…

  • Artesania Rumi Tzaka

    Huaraz & the Cordilleras

    Of the several shops that cluster around the ruins site, this one could be the best, selling unique Chavín souvenirs from textile and wool items to huge…

  • La Calandria

    Lima

    Stock up on organic groceries and sundries in this neighborhood shop. Refrigerators hoard fermented drinks and yogurt, and shelves are lined with bulk…

  • Feria

    Puno

    This craft market sells llama toys, rugs, alpaca sweaters, masks from Puno's La Virgen de la Candelaria festival and other handicrafts you'll see…

  • Dédalo

    Lima

    A vintage casona houses this contemporary crafts store with a lovely courtyard cafe. Jewelry, clothes, pottery and more – this is where handmade objects…

  • Mercado de Monsefú

    North Coast

    The village of Monsefú, on the road from Chiclayo to Puerto Etén, is famed throughout the region for its weavers who produce a variety of clothes, hats…

  • Feria Artesanal La Plaza

    Huaraz

    Huaraz' main craft market is made up of an association of local artisans and has sprawling digs next to the unfinished cathedral in the Plaza de Armas…

  • Cuatro en un Baúl

    Lima

    With furniture and framed artworks inspired by decades past, as well as small keepsakes such as children’s books from national authors and playful…

  • La Sanahoria

    Lima

    Get your fix of national maca (a natural energy booster), bitter chocolate, healthy grains and organic veggies. Fresh extracts and grab-and-go options…

  • Last Minute Gift Store

    Huaraz

    High-quality, attractive T-shirts with appropriately mountainous designs are made by Andean Expressions and sold at the Last Minute Gift Store, which…

  • Puna

    Lima

    If you want a gift that showcases the innovation of Lima, check out this interior and graphic design studio. Eclectic gifts range from funky handmade…

  • Seminario Cerámicas

    Urubamba

    The internationally known local potter Pablo Seminario creates original work with a preconquest influence. His workshop – actually a small factory – is…

  • El Mundo Papel Artshop

    Lima

    A quaint space with plenty of character, this art shop is enjoyed by artists and art appreciators alike. Screen-printed T-shirts, handmade notebooks and…

  • Quesos Chugur El Tambo

    Cajamarca

    Cajamarca is known nationwide for its cheese and this place sells the best mini-wheels. Ask for a taste first. The shop also serves excellent frozen…

  • Cafe Ricchary

    Cuzco

    This tiny coffee seller near the San Pedro Market sells great local organic roasts, ground and whole bean, for very reasonable prices. You can also get a…

  • Floralp

    Amazon Basin

    Peru won't wow you with its cheese – unless you find your whey to Oxapampa. Come to the factory shop here and, besides purchasing a few flavorsome cheeses…

  • LarcoMar

    Lima

    A well-to-do outdoor mall wedged into the cliff top beneath Parque Salazar, full of high-end clothing shops, trendy boutiques, tourism services and a wide…

  • Yanantin

    Ollantaytambo

    Selling handmade jewelry, alpaca and woolen goods and indigenous weavings, this Finnish-owned design-savvy shop sells more interesting items than the…

  • El Virrey

    Lima

    In 2018 this Lima classic celebrated its 45th year as a bibliophile's paradise. Includes thousands of rare vintage books and contemporary literary…

  • Real Plaza Mall

    Huancayo

    The main Western-style mall in the Andes, providing a stark contrast with the timeless city market outside its doors.

  • Inkakunaq Ruwaynin

    Cuzco

    This weaving cooperative with quality goods is run by 12 mountain communities from Cuzco and Apurimac; it’s at the far end of the inner courtyard.

  • Artesanias El Rescate

    Cajamarca

    This open-air arcade has around a dozen small shops selling handicrafts from around the region, including woven bags and ponchos.

  • Jerusalén

    Cuzco

    Cuzco’s most extensive public book exchange, plus used guidebooks, new titles and music for sale.

  • Taller Mendivil

    Cuzco

    A cramped but interesting artisan shop bursting with religious figures and ornate mirrors.

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