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…
Must-see shopping in Central Highlands
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…
Huancayo
This craft market offering weavings, textiles, embroidered items, ceramics and wood carvings occupies numerous blocks along Huancavelica to the northwest…
Huancayo
The main Western-style mall in the Andes, providing a stark contrast with the timeless city market outside its doors.
Huancayo
Handy if tame Casa del Artesano is an indoor crafts market with a wide range of art souvenirs for sale in a secure environment. Quality is, of course,…
Ayacucho
A rather tame handicraft market is open here during the day offering clothes and souvenirs.
