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.

Whatever city you visit in Peru, mostly in or around the city centers, 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

Arts, Crafts & Souvenirs in Peru
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...

Arts & Crafts Fair Pueblo Libre

Arts, Crafts & Souvenirs in Peru
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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