"A must-stop on the traditional handicraft circuit, this massive market—stretching four city blocks in Miraflores!—is home to stall after stall of kitschy bric-a-brac, pre-Columbian–style pottery, alpaca everything and an endless array of Andes-inspired arts and crafts. Come and shop around."

"Quality Leather Accessories In business for over 40 years, husband and wife team Alberto Andrade Carmona and Anita Botteri Herrera make high-end leather purses, his-and-her wallets, and briefcases. Created by Peruvian artisans, Alda's sophisticated designs are immediately recognizable for their high quality and sleek aesthetics. Their stores offer impeccable service to a discerning clientele."

"A contemporary arts and crafts shop with an attached café in a lovely restored casona in Barranco. Dédalo, the brainchild of an artistic couple that studied arts and literature in Florence, features unique, carefully curated ceramics, glassware, toys, frames, clothes, jewelry and decorative pieces for all tastes."

"For those of us used to seeing chicken cut into parts, wrapped in plastic, andcooling in supermarketrefrigerators, a trip to a local Peruvian market is fascinating and a bit daunting. At the biggest market, San Pedro, just up the street from the Plaza de Armas, you’ll find fruits, vegetables, alpaca charqui (the Quechua source ofour word jerky ), pig’s heads, herbs, fruit juices, weavings, and much, much more. You’ll see a fairnumber of foreignerswandering here as well, so foran experience that feels more authentic,try San Blas Market or Rosaspata, both off the tourist track."

"Peruvian pop art in Galeria Delbarrio Galeria Delbarrio is an extraordinary place to see Peruvian pop art. The gallery mixes the old and new, modern and traditional, in a very fun way. They have paintings, comics and an extensive collection of rustic-pop furniture spread throughout a 1840’s house. Just the house itself would be worth the visit. It has the traditional architecture from the time Chorillos was a beach resort town where the rich families from Lima spent their summers. The restoration preserved the domes, glasswork and original ceilings, adding a splash of color that brought the place to life. After the visit, take a walk around the neighborhood and enjoy its tranquil old town atmosphere. Make sure you finish by the boardwalk, where you’ll be wowed by one of the best views of Lima. By Manu Tessinari"

"Forget alpaca! Those in the know go for vicuña instead, a much softer—and pricier—cousin of the alpaca. Alpaca 111 is widely regarded as Peru 's most stylish and highest-quality purveyor of those coveted scarves, throws and blankets that are going to keep you warm during cold winters back home. No market haggling or being ripped off: This exquisitely designed stuff is the real deal and is priced accordingly."

"This excellent handicraft shop is for folks looking to spend a few more soles on high-quality souvenirs that you won't regret buying. Products are sourced from all over Peru , directly from artists. Carved gourds, ceramics, procession crosses, masks and textiles are big sellers."

"If your main goal is picking up some lovely Peruvian-made handicrafts, fashion and other local delights, Centro Comercial Larcomar is one of Peru's loveliest shopping malls, sitting on prime cliff-top real estate, just above the sea. You can find outlets of several of the city's best handicraft shops, high-end clothing boutiques and a wide array of great restaurants, all locatedjust beyond the lovely Parque Salazar, a cherished coast-hugging green space in Miraflores. Visiting both makes for an easy afternoon."