Cusco and the Sacred Valley

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  • 1. Arte Antropología

    Textiles/Sewing

    If you're looking for something truly unique, you must make your way here. Part museum, mostly a store, this has been a labor of love for many years as Rosie Barnes and Walter Rodriguez Mamani painstakingly made their way through the legal mire of renovating a colonial manse. The result is simply gorgeous, not least owing to the plethora of one of a kind items that you simply won't find elsewhere, due to locals from all over Peru and Bolvia bringing their heirlooms to sell over the years before the store finally opened.

    Calle Ruinas 105, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    984-623–555
  • 2. Galería Mendívil

    Crafts

    Religious art, including elaborately costumed statues of the Virgin Mary, is sold at the shop at the Galería Mendívil. The popular Museo Hilario Mendívil is located across the plaza.

    Plazoleta San Blas 615–619, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-240–527
  • 3. Galería Mérida

    San Blas | Ceramics/Glassware

    In San Blas, the Galería Mérida sells the much-imitated ceramics of Edilberto Mérida. His characters are so expressive you can practically hear them as you browse through the gallery, which doubles as a museum where you can learn more about this award-winning Peruvian artist and his work.

    Carmen Alto 133, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-221–714

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  • 4. Ilaria

    Plaza de Armas | Art Gallery

    This is Cusco's finest silver store, with an ample selection of replicas of colonial-era pieces, as well as some really creative and elegant originals. The internationally recognized shop is based in Lima, though there are multiple locations in Cusco, including ones in the Monasterio, Casa Andina Private Collection, and JW Marriott hotels.

    Portal de Carrizos 258, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-246–253
  • 5. KUNA

    Plaza de Armas | Textiles/Sewing

    Long-established and ubermodern KUNA has alpaca garments and is one of the only authorized distributors of high-quality vicuña scarves and sweaters. Run by Peruvian design company Alpaca 111, they have shops at the Plaza Regocijo and the Libertador hotel and at the airport.

    Portal de Panes 127, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-243–191
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  • 6. Seminario

    Ceramics/Glassware

    The Cusco shop of famed ceramics maker Pablo Seminario is now housed in the MAP museum building. Known around the world, it is an ideal place to get a locally made gift that is truly special. Prices are lower at the source, in the Sacred Valley town of Urubamba.

    Plaza Nazarenas 231, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-246–093
  • 7. Alpaca's Best

    Plaza de Armas | Textiles/Sewing

    With several stores in Cusco, Alpaca's Best sells quality knits but also has a good selection of jewelry.

    Portal Confiturias 221, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-249–406
  • 8. Andean Treasures

    Crafts

    This reasonably priced crafts shop has many original pieces including tapestries, ceramics, and alpaca clothing.

    Calle Mantas 118, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-228–931
  • 9. Arte y Canela

    Plaza de Armas | Crafts

    If you're looking for modern twists on folkloric crafts, check out Arte y Canela, which sells a variety of high-end silver jewelry and household goods, all with a regional artistic flair.

    Portal de Panes 143, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-221–519
  • 10. Awamaki

    Textiles/Sewing

    If you've made it to the Sacred Valley, you've likely seen your share of woven garments. But it's worth swinging by this fair-trade shop just down the road from the Plaza de Armas on the way to the ruins. All goods are produced as part of the Awamaki weaving project, which supports a cooperative of Quechua women from the Patacancha Valley. The organization also offers a variety of cultural tours, including homestays and weaving courses, all of which you can find out about at the shop.

    Calle Principal s/n, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru
    084-625–253
  • 11. Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

    Textiles/Sewing

    Sweaters, ponchos, scarves, and wall hangings are sold at fair-trade prices at this nonprofit organization dedicated to the survival of traditional weaving. Weavers from local villages work in the shop, and the on-site museum has informative exhibits about weaving techniques and the customs behind traditional costume. There are additional branches in MAP and Museo Inka.

    Av. El Sol 603, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-228–117
  • 12. Centro Artesanal Cusco

    Textiles/Sewing

    The municipal government operates the Centro Artesanal Cusco, containing 340 stands of artisan vendors. This is often your best bet for buying those souvenirs that you've seen everywhere but not gotten around to purchasing. Prices are typically negotiable (and often cheaper than you will find in Pisac), and the more you buy at one stall, the better discount you are likely to get.

    Tullumayo and El Sol, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
  • 13. Centro de Producción Artesanías Andina

    Textiles/Sewing

    This is one of the more organized places to learn about Chinchero's weaving tradition and techniques. Guests are welcomed with a cup of coca tea and then whisked through a series of hands-on explanations of the washing, dyeing, and weaving processes. There is also a good selection of hand-woven sweaters and tapestries for sale from the weavers themselves.

    Calle Albergue 5, Chinchero, Cusco, Peru
  • 14. El Palacio de Las Lanas

    Textiles/Sewing

    If you'd rather knit your own sweater than buy one, there are many places where you can buy yarn. Take a walk over toward the San Pedro market, where you will find a number of yarn stores, such as this one, where you can buy packets of the famous baby alpaca yarn.

    Thupac Amaru 155, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-228–741
  • 15. Ethnic Peru

    Plaza de Armas | Textiles/Sewing

    For fine alpaca coats, sweaters, scarves, and shawls, check out this shop; there are two other central locations at Santa Catalina Ancha and Limacpampa Chico.

    Portal Mantas 114, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-232–775
  • 16. Healing House

    San Blas | Spas

    After a day of touring, climbing up and down hundreds of steps, you may be ready for a massage. Healing House is the place to go for a professional treatment with European- and American-trained therapists. This nonprofit also offers yoga classes, a variety of other therapies, as well as seminars, and provides low-cost or free treatments and workshops to locals with limited resources. Limited rooms are available to rent in shared housing for those wanting a more spiritual place to stay.

    555 Qanchipata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    974-962-350
  • 17. Hilo

    San Blas | Clothing

    Like to find fun and unique clothing wherever you travel? This is the store for you. Not remotely Peruvian, Hilo is a boutique shop where you'll find all original pieces unlike anything you've ever seen. Irish-born Eibhlin Cassidy is more artist than mere dressmaker, and if you have the time, she's more than happy to design something especially for you.

    Carmen Alto 260, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-254–536
  • 18. L'atelier by Grid

    San Blas | Souvenirs

    If you're looking for a different kind of souvenir from Peru, check out the jewelry at this boutique shop in San Blas. The creations of French transplant Ingrid include a variety of one-of-a-kind items, some of which feature Peruvian materials such as antique coins. The rotating display of clothing is also worth a look.

    Carmen Alto 227 A, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-246–642
  • 19. La Casa de la Llama

    Textiles/Sewing

    Alpaca gets the camelid's share of attention for use in making fine garments, but this store sells a fine selection of expensive clothing made from the softer hairs sheared from its namesake animal's chest and neck. It's difficult to tell the difference in texture between llama and adult alpaca, at least in this shop. There are some nice gifts for little ones here as well.

    Palacio 121, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-240–813
  • 20. RKF

    Plaza de Armas | Sporting Goods

    Forget to pack your winter jacket for the Inca Trail? No problem: check out RKF, where you'll find a variety of quality (mostly imported) outdoor goods from the top brands like Mountain Hard Wear and Columbia.

    Portal Carrizos 252, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    084-254–895

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