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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. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: A few blocks northeast of Park Kennedy is where the markets are located.
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| | | | Supermercados...: Markets, Malls... | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
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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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. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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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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| | | | Metro: The way of shopping | Tip Rating: | | | | |
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, Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Look for signs in the streets that says "Metro".
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