Arts, Crafts & Souvenirs

It's common practice buying some typical crafts and souvenirs when visiting a foreign country. Peru has a rich diversity of artisan craft works, and you surely find something that will remind you of your amazing time here. If you don't want to drag around locally bought souvenirs during your entire trip, Lima is a great place to find arts and crafts from around the country. While some pieces you find are truly unique examples of Peruvian craftsmanship, others are mass produced especially for tourists.

While wandering around the historic city center, but as well Miraflores and Barranco you surely will come across some nice little shops selling beautiful handicrafts and nice clothing made of Peru's famous alpaca.

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Artisan Markets Miraflores

Artisan Markets Miraflores

Arts, Crafts & Souvenirs
Just one block from the big roundabout 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...
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Arts & Crafts Fair Pueblo Libre

Arts & Crafts Fair Pueblo Libre

Arts, Crafts & Souvenirs
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 "mercado" selling a good variety of handicrafts from all over Peru. 
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Peru Event Calendar

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National Alpaca Day celebration
On August 1, Peru and here especially the southern highland regions of the country, celebrate National Alpaca Day honoring the small, fluffy camelid and the challenging work of generations of Alpaca breeders
Day of Pachamama celebrations in Peru
In Peru, and here especially in the Andean highlands, August 1 (and actually the entire month of August) is dedicated to Pachamama, next to the sun god Inti probably the most important and worshiped deity in the Inca culture.
Date : Sunday, 01 August 2021
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Cross of Chalpon celebration in Peru
At the beginning of August, the citizens of Motupe, a small town about 80 km (50 miles) north of Chiclayo in the Lambayeque region, and worshippers from across the country pay homage to the Cross of Chalpon with a large pilgrimage festival.
Date : Thursday, 05 August 2021
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Friendship Parade - Corso de la Amistad in Arequipa
Each year Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city, celebrates its foundation anniversary with the Corso de la Amistad, the Friendship Parade, on August 15.
Date : Sunday, 15 August 2021
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Peruvian Coffee Day celebration
Peruvian coffee has, as so many other natural products, its own day of celebration in Peru. Since 2008 the last Friday of August is dedicated to Peruvian coffee and promoted with tastings, fairs and special offers.
Date : Friday, 27 August 2021
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Saint Rose of Lima celebration
Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Lima, Peru, the Americas and the Philippines has her own public holiday where the devoted and selfless patroness is honored.
Date : Monday, 30 August 2021
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Upcoming Events in Peru

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National Alpaca Day celebration
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Aug
Day of Pachamama celebrations in Peru
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Cross of Chalpon celebration in Peru
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Friendship Parade - Corso de la Amistad in Arequipa
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Peruvian Coffee Day celebration

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