Peru is a country known for its rich culture and vibrant traditions. One of the best ways to experience the unique artistic heritage of Peru is by visiting its artisan and craft markets. These markets are scattered throughout the country, offering a wide variety of handmade goods that showcase the talent and creativity of local artisans.
One of the most famous artisan markets in Peru is t... Read more
Indian Market Miraflores Just one block from the roundabout at the big park in Miraflores you find Av. Petit Thouars. On block 52 to 55 are many artisan markets selling nearly everything what Peruvian craftsmanship has to offer. You get the typical souvenirs, nice artisan craftworks, beautiful silver jewelry and other silverware, clothes made of Peru's famous alpaca, funny T-Shirts, pottery, pa... Read More
Alpaca 111 They are leaders in the exportation of alpaca products. Knitted garments, coats, jackets, baby alpaca scarf, crossed cape, gold of the Andes, the shade of the Andes. South American Camelids Produce traditional handicrafts from Peru, all handmade, the Incas culture. Rugs, tapestries, blankets, alpaca bedspreads, blankets, gourds. The Peruvian Handicrafts are well known around the worl... Read More
Common Product Prices As a result of a good economic management, Peru still remains as one of the Latin American countries with the lowest inflation rate. Its free-floating exchange rate, determined by market forces, is among the most stable ones in Latin America. This stability is directly reflected in the consumer prices. To give you some sort of idea what product prices in Peru are ... Read More
Arts & Crafts Fair Pueblo Libre The artisan markets along Av. La Marina are less touristy than the markets in Miraflores and less convenient located. Anyhow even if the area suffered from the growing markets in Miraflores you can still find the one or other 'market' selling a good variety of handicrafts from all over Peru. Arts & Crafts Fair Pueblo Libre The two bigger mar... Read More
'El Molino I' Shopping Center In 2004, and intending to respond to the commercial needs of a dense population, approximately 600 thousand inhabitants, a group of companies with great experience in commercial and urban projects, HOUSING AND PROJECTS, WALLS AND CEILINGS and LONDOÑO GÓMEZ, started the planning of an important work that will positively impact the lifestyle of people and the devel... Read More
Gamarra Located in the heart of La Victoria is Gamarra, Lima's clothes district. Approx 20,000 small to middle size shops are spread over 20 blocks. The main shopping area can be found at block 6 to 10 of Jiron Agustin Gamarra, which is closed for traffic and the surrounding smaller streets. Gamarra Gamarra combines a cluster of small stores with modern shopping malls. Here you can ... Read More
Polvos Azules - 'Blue Powder' Commercial Center Polvos Azules 'shopping center' started back in the 1980s when informal street merchants took over a parking lot behind the Post Office in the city center next to the Government Palace. The place owed his name to Colonial times, when it was the block where powdered indigo was sold. So very soon the rag-bag of stalls was only known as Polvos Azules... Read More