Shopping

Peru is considered to be an exotic shopping destination in Latin America, with some indigenous and best priced crafts available anywhere.

Most of the goods are sold at fixed prices in shopping areas and large shops and cannot be negotiated for. However, items on the street or in the street market can be bargained for and hence you can obtain a good deal.

The finest worth and value lies in handcrafted products and hence you must buy at least some of these from this country. As a matter of fact some unique and exceptional gold, silver and copper works are available, as well as Peru's prosperous textile supplies. These comprise of alpaca clothing and woven wall hangings.

Ripley is Peruvian's brand that is bought by many local residents and other tourists as well. Ripley is a big market chain where you can shop for the whole lot ranging from clothes to electronic products. If you scout around in small shops in nooks and corners, you are likely to obtain low priced products.

Street market in Puno.

Street markets in Peru are packed with fresh produce, other edible items, grocery and much more.

Some of the shopping places include:

Alpaca 21 Jerusalén 115, Cercado

Tel: (5154) 213425

El Tumi Zela 214, Cercado

Telf.: (5154) 234532

La Uruguaya Mercaderes 133, Cercado

Tel: (5154) 215861

Artesanías del Perú Gral. Morán 120

Tel: (5154) 212066

L. Paulet-Joyas Peruanas Claustros de la Compañía, Cercado

Tel: (5154) 287787

Ilaria, Silverware & Jewelry

Portal carrizos 258, Plaza Principal.

(5184) 24-6253

Calle Palacio 140 (inside the Hotel Monasterio)

(5184) 22-3192

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

(5184) 21-1214

Oropesa Jewelry Shop Portal Carrizos 252 Plaza de Armas

(5184) 231127

Plata 925 (Camusso)

Galería Latina San Augustín 427

High quality camping equipment.

Werner & Ana Plaza San Francisco 295-A

(5184) 231076

Clothing

MERCADOS ARTESANALES

Feria Artesanal San Agustín Calle San Agustín 259

9am - 1pm and 3pm - 8pm

Tesoros del Inca Calle Plateros s/n

9am - 1pm and 3pm - 8pm Feria de Pisaq Plaza de Armas Pisaq, Calca

8am - 6pm

Feria de Qorao Comunidad Qorao, Pisaq, Calca

Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 8pm - 6pm

Feria San Blas Plaza San Blas

9am - 6pm

ARTISAN MARKETS

Av. Nicolás de Piérola 767- 2do piso, Lima 1

(51 1) 427-8028

Al 'os Artesania

Av. Petit Thouars 5321, Miraflores

Stand 5, 43 y 58

(51 1) 241-2180 / 464-2402

All Alpaca Av. Larco 671, Miraflores

(51 1) 447-1623

Alpaca 859

Av. Larco 859, Miraflores

(51 1) 446-1687

Alpaca Fur

San Felipe 275

(51 1) 463-0863

Ama Quella S.R.I.

Trinidad Enriquez 275, Lima 32

(51 1) 263-2590

E-Mail: amaquella@lima.business.com.pe/amaquella

Artesania Ayacuchana Av. Parque de las Leyendas Mz f lote 3, San Miguel

(51 1) 464-2684

Artesania Allpa Maque

Mzn. M Lt.15 Parcela 2 Parque Industrial

Villa El Salvador

(51 1) 493-0949

Artesania J. Lesly Export

F. Recavarren 270, Miraflores

(51 1) 241-7085

Artesania Santo Domingo

Jr. Conde de la Superunda 239, Lima

(51 1) 428-9860

E-Mail: checkley@amauta.rcp.pe

Artesania Allpa Maque

Mzn. M Lt.15 Parcela 2 Parque Industrial

Villa El Salvador

(51 1) 493-0949

Artesania J. Lesly Export

F. Recavarren 270, Miraflores

(51 1) 241-7085

Artesania Senor de Soqllaq'asa

Av. Petit Thouars 5321 Tda. 17, Miraflores

(51 1) 242-1873

Artesanias Amelia Ampuero

SHOPPING CENTERS

Jockey Plaza Shopping Center

Javier Prado Este 4200, Monterrico, Surco

(51-1) 436-2200 / 437-9191

Centro Comericial Plaza San Miguel

Av. La Marina 2000, San Miguel

(51-1) 566-3569 / 566-3573 / 566-3608

Centro Comercial Camino Real Av. Camino Real 456, San Isidro

(51-1) 421-6832

Centro Comercial Caminos del Inca

Monterrey 170, Chacarilla del Estanque, Surco

(51-1) 372-7067

Larcomar

Centro Comercial Parque Salazar

Av. Larco s/n, Miraflores