La Portada del Sol
Miraflores
Excellent-quality goods can be found at La Portada del Sol. In this miniature mall, the vendors show off their wares in glass cases lighted with halogen lamps. Some accept credit cards.
2 Best Shopping in Lima, Peru
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Hundreds of stores around Lima offer traditional crafts of varying quality. The same goes for silver and gold jewelry. Wander down Avenida La Paz in Miraflores and you'll be astounded at the number of shops selling silver knick-knacks, elaborate jewelry, and antiques. The district is also full of crafts shops, many of them along Avenida Petit Thouars. For upscale merchandise, many shoppers head to the boutiques of San Isidro. For original works of art and the highest-quality handicrafts, Barranco has excellent small galleries.
Mercado Indio
Miraflores
Ask a local about the best place for handicrafts in Lima, and you'll probably be told to go to Mercado Indio. The selection ranges from mass-produced souvenirs to one-of-a-kind pieces, and since most vendors will bargain, you can often get very good deals.
