Lima Shopping: Where to Shop
The city of Lima has about 8 million people, and
several important shopping districts are
excellent for tourists if you have the time (and
money!).
Miraflores is an important commercial area in
Lima and contains a number of local markets,
such as the Mercado del Indios on the Avenida
Petit Thouars, close to the Parque Miranda.
Also in Miraflores is the spectacular LarcoMar, a
shopping mall on the Malecon de la Reserva. It
built into 300 feet clifts. It is near the Parque
Salzar and across from the Marriott hotel. It is
unusual in that it is entirely outdoors except for
the parking. It has a superb overview of the
Pacific Ocean and many places to dine.
The district of San Isidro has the lovely Camino
Real mall which is among the biggest and
flashiest in Lima. It is close to the Lima Golf
Club and the Huaca Huallamarca tourist
attraction and located on the Belaunde, close to
the iPeru tourist office.
If you go to Lima’s Monterrico district you will
find the Jockey Plaza. This is an enormous
shopping mall located on the Javier Prado. It is
within walking distance of the Hipodromo de
Monterrico and the Avenida El Pollo. The Jockey
Plaza center has many department stores, a
food court, many small specialty stores and a
cinema.
The city of Lima has about 8 million people, and
several important shopping districts are
excellent for tourists if you have the time (and
money!).
Miraflores is an important commercial area in
Lima and contains a number of local markets,
such as the Mercado del Indios on the Avenida
Petit Thouars, close to the Parque Miranda.
Also in Miraflores is the spectacular LarcoMar, a
shopping mall on the Malecon de la Reserva. It
built into 300 feet clifts. It is near the Parque
Salzar and across from the Marriott hotel. It is
unusual in that it is entirely outdoors except for
the parking. It has a superb overview of the
Pacific Ocean and many places to dine.
The district of San Isidro has the lovely Camino
Real mall which is among the biggest and
flashiest in Lima. It is close to the Lima Golf
Club and the Huaca Huallamarca tourist
attraction and located on the Belaunde, close to
the iPeru tourist office.
If you go to Lima’s Monterrico district you will
find the Jockey Plaza. This is an enormous
shopping mall located on the Javier Prado. It is
within walking distance of the Hipodromo de
Monterrico and the Avenida El Pollo. The Jockey
Plaza center has many department stores, a
food court, many small specialty stores and a
cinema.
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Inca Markets
Avenida Petit Thouars is a great place to buy native souvenirs in Miraflores. It is only one block
from the roundabout at Parque Kenndy in Miraflores (not far from McDonalds hamburgers). You
can find many artisan markets selling a variety of Peruvian craftsmanship including Inca style
souvenirs, beautiful silver jewelry, silverware, clothes made of alpaca wool, T-Shirts, pottery,
paintings, wooden pieces, and much more from all over Peru.
The markets start directly at the corner with Av. Ricardo Palma. The first smaller ones are the
Artesanias Miraflores and Kaypi Artesanias on block 55, followed by the Gran Chimu Handicraft
Market, Artesania Señor de Sipan, Gran Chavin, the Cuzco Market, La Portada del Sol and the Inka
Market on block 54.
Two big handicraft markets are On both sides of Av. Petit Thouars block 53. The Inka Plaza, was
opened in 2008 is joined by the Indian Market (Mercado de Indios) and a passage full of more stalls.
These markets are the best places to look for Peruvian arts and crafts. There is a lot of variety so
you will need time to explore. You may do some bargaining to get best prices! Payments can be
made in Soles and Dollars, usually shops also accept credit cards.
Shopping Inexpensively in Lima
If you're in Lima (or you live in Lima) with a lot of time and want to find bargains there are many
inexpensive and huge places you can check out. Make sure that your money is well-hidden and
don't bring anything of value to these local market places. They will crowded and you find almost
anything given enough time. Although bargaining can be done, don't expect a big discount. Usually
they might take a few soles off the price, if you bargain and are buying more than one item.
Gamarra, located in La Victoriaon Prolongacion Gamarra, is famous for its low prices. It covers
several blocks and people even come from Chile and Ecuador to take advantage of the cheap
prices. Take a taxi to get there and it’s better to go in the morning. Put your money in different
pockets and leave your purse at home. Also, dress down.
Many shops have sales at the end of the season (August or February). Ripley and Saga often have
super sales. Some shops on Larco, near Ovalo Miraflores have good prices as well, though the
quality might not be as good.
Polvos Rosados which is near Ovalo Higuereta, is known to foreigners and Peruvians alike, but the
prices are higher. You can cross the street to Polvos de Higuereta, where prices are lower, and it's
cleaner with better lighting. There are also galleries next to Polvos Rosados, they're located
between Polvos Rosados and the Ovalo.
Santa Rosa, next to Polvos de Higuereta, is a good place to get manicures, pedicures, hair cuts
and other spa treatments.
Polvos Azules is a huge multi-story market in Lima on 28 de Julio, near Flores. However, the quality
varies and it's not the best neighborhood.
Jesús Maria. About a block from Republica Dominicana, Av Horacio Urtega and Av Arnaldo
Marquez, Arequipa around block 20.
Magdalena around the municipal market. Jose Galvez, Tacna, Leoncio Prado and Castilla.
Mercado Central on Abancay. ALso Chinatown and Mesa Redonda as well as El Hueco are close by.
Avenida Petit Thouars is a great place to buy native souvenirs in Miraflores. It is only one block
from the roundabout at Parque Kenndy in Miraflores (not far from McDonalds hamburgers). You
can find many artisan markets selling a variety of Peruvian craftsmanship including Inca style
souvenirs, beautiful silver jewelry, silverware, clothes made of alpaca wool, T-Shirts, pottery,
paintings, wooden pieces, and much more from all over Peru.
The markets start directly at the corner with Av. Ricardo Palma. The first smaller ones are the
Artesanias Miraflores and Kaypi Artesanias on block 55, followed by the Gran Chimu Handicraft
Market, Artesania Señor de Sipan, Gran Chavin, the Cuzco Market, La Portada del Sol and the Inka
Market on block 54.
Two big handicraft markets are On both sides of Av. Petit Thouars block 53. The Inka Plaza, was
opened in 2008 is joined by the Indian Market (Mercado de Indios) and a passage full of more stalls.
These markets are the best places to look for Peruvian arts and crafts. There is a lot of variety so
you will need time to explore. You may do some bargaining to get best prices! Payments can be
made in Soles and Dollars, usually shops also accept credit cards.
Shopping Inexpensively in Lima
If you're in Lima (or you live in Lima) with a lot of time and want to find bargains there are many
inexpensive and huge places you can check out. Make sure that your money is well-hidden and
don't bring anything of value to these local market places. They will crowded and you find almost
anything given enough time. Although bargaining can be done, don't expect a big discount. Usually
they might take a few soles off the price, if you bargain and are buying more than one item.
Gamarra, located in La Victoriaon Prolongacion Gamarra, is famous for its low prices. It covers
several blocks and people even come from Chile and Ecuador to take advantage of the cheap
prices. Take a taxi to get there and it’s better to go in the morning. Put your money in different
pockets and leave your purse at home. Also, dress down.
Many shops have sales at the end of the season (August or February). Ripley and Saga often have
super sales. Some shops on Larco, near Ovalo Miraflores have good prices as well, though the
quality might not be as good.
Polvos Rosados which is near Ovalo Higuereta, is known to foreigners and Peruvians alike, but the
prices are higher. You can cross the street to Polvos de Higuereta, where prices are lower, and it's
cleaner with better lighting. There are also galleries next to Polvos Rosados, they're located
between Polvos Rosados and the Ovalo.
Santa Rosa, next to Polvos de Higuereta, is a good place to get manicures, pedicures, hair cuts
and other spa treatments.
Polvos Azules is a huge multi-story market in Lima on 28 de Julio, near Flores. However, the quality
varies and it's not the best neighborhood.
Jesús Maria. About a block from Republica Dominicana, Av Horacio Urtega and Av Arnaldo
Marquez, Arequipa around block 20.
Magdalena around the municipal market. Jose Galvez, Tacna, Leoncio Prado and Castilla.
Mercado Central on Abancay. ALso Chinatown and Mesa Redonda as well as El Hueco are close by.