Where to Buy in Cusco
When you visit Cusco, you will probably spend most of your time exploring the profound history, architecture, and culture of the city and surrounding region. But you’ll also want to find a nice market to buy any last-minute supplies (for example, a poncho for the Inca Trail) or souvenirs for your friends and family back home. So we’ve put together a handy guide to shopping in Cusco.
Cusco is recognized for its beauty and incredible cultural historical legacy. The city has many places to shop with an incredible diversity of handmade products by artisans. Many of these items are unique products inspired by the Andean culture. It is impossible not to be seduced by the shapes and colors of crafts with Andean and Inca motifs.
The San Blas neighborhood
- The picturesque neighborhood of San Blas is made up of several streets where craft workshops are located. It is known as the bohemian neighborhood.
- You can arrive directly from the Main Square of the city through Hatun Rumiyoc Street (where the famous Stone of the 12 Angles of Cusco is located).
- Also, in this neighborhood you can see the process with which artisans produce their works. Visit the workshops of the Olave family or the Camero family. Nor can you miss the jobs of the Mendivil and Mérida families, internationally recognized.
What will you find in the San Blas neighborhood? – Paintings, clothing, ceramics, musical instruments, sculptures of saints and virgins, etc.
Where it is located? – San Blas Square S / N.
The San Pedro market
- The San Pedro market is 3 blocks from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. In addition to beautiful handmade products and alpaca garments at good prices; The market will provide you with a unique experience.
- The market is visited by tourists and local people who buy their daily products there.
- Near the market is the San Pedro train station as well as the colonial church of the same name.
- In the market you can find: Peruvian food, meat, fruits, juices, breads and, of course, handicrafts.
What will you find in the San Pedro market? – Menus, fruits, vegetables, meats, chocolate, ceramics, clothing, paintings, sourvenirs.
Where it is located? – Plazoleta San Pedro S / N,
Pisac Market
- The craft market in Pisac is one of the oldest and most recognized craft centers in Cusco.
- It is located in the same town of Pisac, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The market works every day, although on Sundays the number of stands and people increases.
- Most merchants are local people who produce their own crafts. It is also possible to buy local products such as potatoes, corn, quinoa and more.
What will you find in the craft market in Pisac – Textiles, ceramics, backpacks, jewelry, musical instruments, paint, polo shirts, sourvenirs, potatoes, quinoa, corn, fruits, meats, vegetables, etc.
Where it is located? – Plaza de Armas de Pisac S / N, Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Chinchero Market
- The market of the town of Chinchero is one of the most famous in the Sacred Valley. It combines different food products, handicrafts as well as a cultural immersion in the lifestyle of the inhabitants.
- The market grows in stands and concurrence on Sundays. Some residents accept bartering as a means of payment.
- Chinchero is famous for its textile centers. The villagers weave their own products and make an explanation of the process of making each garment.
- Near the market, you can visit the archaeological site of Chinchero, which was the palace of the Inca Túpac Yupanqui.
What will you find in the Chinchero market? – Textiles, shoes, backpacks, ceramics, chullos, caps, scarves, sourvenirs, herbs, fruits, meats, potatoes, quinoa, menus and more.
Where it is located? – Chinchero town, you can visit any factory, Sacred Valley of the Incas.
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