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Peruvian goods easy to find in Miraflores, Lima
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  • Searching for Valentine gifts in Lima - Lima
    Searching for Valentine gifts
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    by AKtravelers
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    The Inka markets in Miraflores have a wide variety of products from the Andes that are excellent souvenirs of Peru. After a while, many of the stuff in the shops looks the same. Still, there are some interesting things to be had, and we made plenty of purchases. I bought Andrea an interesting alpaca cape/scarf combo for Valentine's day at the shop in this picture. Andrea later found some excellent jewelry and a nice watercolor. On the whole, the vendors are extremely friendly and Sarah ended up exchanging e-mails with one. That adds to the pleasure of shopping here. Remember, you must bargain for everything. More than once, a shopkeeper muttered to me that andrea drives a hard deal.

    Certainly, one should buy alpaca products, such as sweaters, capes and blankets-- they are very warm on cold damp nights. Silver is the local metal, and turquoise is also native of Peru, so look for jewelry with those combinations.

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  • Theme: Local Craft
  • Directions: A few blocks northeast of Park Kennedy is where the markets are located.

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    Cheaper by Plaza De Armas than the Inka Market
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    A vendor in downtown Lima
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    We shopped in two ditinct areas of Lima. The first was in the shops around the Plaza de Armas in downtown and the second was at the Inka Market and nearby shops in Miraflores. Many times, the same items were cheaper downtown than in Miraflores. Probably because Miraflores has more money. Still, the Inka Market and other Peruvian malls in Miraflores have a greatyer variety and higher quality of Peruvian goods. We found an exquisite silver and coral necklace in Miraflors as well as an beautiful watercolor by an up-and-coming artist who wasabout to exhibit in Puerto Rico. On balance, things were much cheaper than they are in the U.S. and the price difference is about 5-20 soles (2-7 U.S. Dollars). In the end, it's not much to worry about. By the way, you should bargain for everything in these markets.

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    shopping Lima-Miraflores
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  • Avenida Petit Thouars, where it meets the Av. Ricardo Palma (continuance of Av. Pardo towards Via Expresa), 2 blocks from the Ovalo-Parque Central/Parque Kennedy. Many souvenir shops gathered together. Walk the Petit Thouars for 3 to 5 blocks up (direction centre of Lima, you'll also pass by the post-office) and there are many. Maybe a little, but very little, more expensive than in the centre of Lima. From around 5 pm to 11 pm the Parque Kennedy has, in the middle a small local crafts market. Around Parque Kennedy many department stores (Ripley, Saga Falabella) and bars/ restaurants. Advantage here is that it's a relatively safe area. The shops in Larco Mar are much more expensive. Window-shopping and good for a drink/meal with a great view over the Pacific. Info january 2006

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  • Address: Avenida Petit Thouars and Parque Kennedy
  • Directions: Centre of Miraflores, the Ovalo

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    Supermercados...: Markets, Malls...
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  • Shopping Essentials Near Barranco there are two big supermarkets, Plaza Vea on Av. Republica de Panamá (taxi s/.3), and Metro in Chorrillos (taxi s/.4). For quality clothes, books, etc. try shopping in Miraflores. There is a Ripley´s convenience store on Schell in the corner of Parque Kennedy. Polvos Azules - Lima´s official black market - is a good place to find cheaper clothes, boots, music, cameras, etc. It is situated near downtown in the beginning of Via Expresa, on av. Grau. Another similar market, Gamarra, is situated in La Victoria. Arts & Crafts Souvenirs Best place to go shopping artesanía is Av. Petít Thouars between blocks 51 and 54, near Ovalo Miraflores. The street is lined with handicraft markets and smaller shops. For more expensive art, try shops around Av. Larco in Miraflores. There are also big craft markets on Av. La Marina y Sucre in Pueblo Libre (taxi s/.8 from Barranco). Mall Hopping in Lima Larcomar, overlooking the sea in Miraflores, is the most popular and central shopping centre. It hosts a range of chic shops, several restaurants and fast food places, a movie theatre, bowling and arcade halls and some of Lima´s most popular night clubs: Gotica, Aura and Mama Batata. Other big mall - Jockey Plaza - is situated in the richer residential suburb of Monterrico. Nothing cheap here and it gets really crowded here with shoppers on weekends. Just next here is the hipódromo de Monterrico, where horce races are held every weekend. Arts

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    Gamarra
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  • in the district of Gamarra in Lima you can buy almost everything but especially clothes´for very cheap prices. Next to a lot of lower quality ware you´ll find also lots of dress maker there who can make for a really great price your personal trousers or whatever.

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    Malls
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  • Arts & Crafts Souvenirs Best place to go shopping artesanía is Av. Petít Thouars between blocks 51 and 54, near Ovalo Miraflores. The street is lined with handicraft markets and smaller shops. For more expensive art, try shops around Av. Larco in Miraflores. There are also big craft markets on Av. La Marina y Sucre in Pueblo Libre (taxi s/.8 from Barranco). Mall Hopping in Lima Larcomar, overlooking the sea in Miraflores, is the most popular and central shopping centre. It hosts a range of chic shops, several restaurants and fast food places, a movie theatre, bowling and arcade halls and some of Lima´s most popular night clubs: Gotica, Aura and Mama Batata. Other big mall - Jockey Plaza - is situated in the richer residential suburb of Monterrico. Nothing cheap here and it gets really crowded here with shoppers on weekends. Just next here is the hipódromo de Monterrico, where horce races are held every weekend.

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    Santa Isabel: supermercado
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  • Updated By chancay on November 29, 2004
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  • Sasnta Isabel is a discounter you find in evvery destrict of Lima various times. You´ll find there everything you need to live (food and beverage) to normally good prices, often surprisably cheaper than on the market...but this depends, you have to compare, at least you can confess a bit more in the quality sometimes.

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  • Theme: Discount Store
  • Address: several ones everywhere
  • Directions: I found only an url for the chilenan Sta Isabel, and this is currently under construction...
  • Website: http://www.santaisabel.cl/

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    Downtown marketplace
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  • This downtown marketplace was cool in the fact that it was enclosed on top and the shops lined the buildings on either side. The marketplace was located near the Presidential palace area, but I believe is no longer there as it had a recent fire which gutted most of the shops.

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    Miaflores Indian Market
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  • souvenir at Inca market, Miroflores, Lima - Lima
    souvenir at Inca market,
    Miroflores, Lima
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    Very close to Miraflores roundabout you find a Inca market many different shops under a common roof (sorta Bazar arrangement)and there are few of them. But if you plan is to go to Cusco don spend money here. Prices go up 30-40% here understandably locating in a upper-class neighborhood.

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    Metro: The way of shopping
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  • Updated By El_Sueco on September 10, 2002
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  • The traditional way of shopping is going to the local market (Mercado). However, that way of shopping is going to change, as during the last 5-10 years a number of supermarkets have grown up like mushrooms in Lima. The greatest one is Metro, whose greatest shop, the great 'Hypermercado' is located in Chorrillos. Metro has a number of supermarkets in Lima. Competition come from other supermercados like Wongs, Ripley, Saga Falabella etc.

    Shopping in Polvos Azules (a conglomerate of small shops of doubtful character) and Polvos Rosados etc have its charm. You can buy anything to good prices (but with the risk of being cheated or robbed). The supermarkets have in general good quality, good prices and a huge(!) sortiment. Just look at these outstanding tables for vegetables in Metro! The greatest fruits and vegetables you have ever seen, and fruits you have never heard of. Try them, they are delicious! (tip: Ask how to eat them!) The supermarkets have a great assortment of all things, food, clothes, house equipment, furniture etc. Take for instance a look at the assortment of rice (different types) or milk (different types)!

    Generally speaking you presumably will find prices average or less than average,

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Directions: Look for signs in the streets that says "Metro".

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