Artesanías Las Pallas — Attraction in Lima Metropolitan Area

A MUST STOP if in lima peru! Store owner was every friendly and Knowledgeable. She was able to give us details on the artists, styles and where the souvenirs came from. She told us she was probably a little more expensive than the other shops due to the quality, however we did stop at other places and she seemed at par with other places and sometimes less costly. The most important thing to note was that the QUALITY of her items was 100x better than the other places. We stopped at another place after just to compare and there was no comparison. Her place sells authentic souvenirs that are just outstanding. I want to note that I typically don't do reviews but after stopping at her shop I felt like I needed to. It was worth the stop. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back next time we're...

This review is based on my experience approximately 10 years ago. Hands down, Las Pallas has the best crafts anywhere I have seen in South America. I would venture to say there couldn't be a more important place to stop while in/around Lima. The two most extraordinary purchases I made were of Arpilleras (cuadros) one of the amazon, and the other of the high desert (Selva, and Puna, respectively). The detail, color and quality are exceptional. Every item we purchased is extraordinary beyond words. One day, I hope to return to Lima, and in particular, Las Pallas. NOT...

Fantastic little spot to buy authentic, curated, and personally sourced art items. The owner is clearly passionate about her pieces and can speak about where each one came from. We purchased a folk art piece but wanted to walk away with much more. She carefully packaged it up for us to take on the plane. Prices were very reasonable for what she is selling. If the gate is closed, ring the bell so her dog doesn’t get out. Skip the tourist markets, you can be sure this is...