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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Labor Day in Peru
As in many countries around the globe, Peru commemorates the labor movement and the achievement of workers’ rights on May 1.
Virgin of Chapi celebration in Arequipa
Each year between April 29 and May 2 - with May 1 being the central day - Arequipa celebrates its patron saint, the Virgin of Chapi with the largest religious festivity in the area.
Date : Sunday, 01 May 2022
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Festival of the Crosses
The Festival of the Crosses, also known as Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses Festival), was introduced to Peru by the Spaniards and is celebrated in Peru mostly in towns in the Andean highlands on May 3.
Date : Tuesday, 03 May 2022
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Used Book Sale and Mother’s Day Bazaar
10:00
The used English books sale at the Good Shepherd Church, which is eagerly awaited by many expats in Lima, is back again on May 7, 2022; and this time with something new.
Date : Saturday, 07 May 2022
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Mother's Day in Peru
Mother’s Day in Peru is celebrated on the second Sunday in May; and Peruvians are extremely enthusiastic about honoring and praising their moms dedicating themselves to make this day extra special.
Date : Sunday, 08 May 2022
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Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Tuesday, 10 May 2022
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Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Wednesday, 11 May 2022
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Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Thursday, 12 May 2022
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Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Friday, 13 May 2022
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Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Saturday, 14 May 2022
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Clown Day in Lima - Dia del Payaso Peruano
Each year on May 25, Peru celebrates the Peruvian Clown Day in honor of José Alvarez Vélez, better known as Tony Perejil, a popular clown who died on that day in 1987.
Date : Wednesday, 25 May 2022
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Day of Native Languages in Peru
Peru celebrates the diversity of its native languages and cultural traditions on the Dia de las Lenguas Originarias (Day of the Native Languages).
Date : Friday, 27 May 2022
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National Potato Day in Peru
On May 30 is National Potato Day in Peru, the day each year to pay homage and celebrate one of the most important food crops in the world originating in Peru.
Date : Monday, 30 May 2022
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Upcoming Events in Peru

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May
Clown Day in Lima - Dia del Payaso Peruano
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May
Day of Native Languages in Peru
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May
National Potato Day in Peru
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Jun
Pentecost - Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo
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Peruvian Flag Day

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