Miraflores Indian Market — Attraction in Lima Metropolitan Area

Gosh, I love this place. My review is not just for the Indian Market but also the Inka Plaza.

We live in northern Peru and of course, there are souvenirs but nothing like the artisan markets in Miraflores. We are headed for another trip back to the States in a few months, so I made sure to stop in while I was in Lima so I'd have some cool things to take back.

I would plan a few two-hour trips over a couple days if you are able, so that you can take your time browsing and not get tuckered out. There is such a great variety of things. However, many items are available in several shops, so look around before you settle on something so that you get the best color, style and price.

Prices are fantastic compared to elsewhere in Peru. We purchased a necklace and earring set for my sister-in-law and paid 580 soles for it (the tag said 900, though). When we were at the airport returning home to Chiclayo, I saw an identical set in the airport shop but it was a whopping TWO THOUSAND U.S. dollars!!! So we paid like $150, vs $2,000.

Probably my most noteworthy find was the shop with the olive wood bowls. We got a couple live-edge ones and when we go back, will pick up a few more for our kids. These are cool gifts with charcuterie boards being so popular. There are also some black wood platters with silver embellishments on them. We got six backpacks for all of our bigger grandkids and when we go back, we'll look for stuffed animals made from alpaca wool for the littler ones. And the flowered, hand-crocheted shawls . . . I could go on and on.

If you like eclectic stuff, pretty stuff, fancy stuff . . ....

Visited the Indian Market on a Sunday. Although it says the market opens at 10.30am, when I arrived around 10.45am most of the shops were still closed & slowly shops started to open and about half of them were opened by 12pm.

Prices were quite similar from shop to shop, with a difference of maybe 10-20 sol. Make sure you bargain, however I managed to get very little discount (probably about max of 20 sol for each item I bought). If you’re planning to look for a lot of souvenirs, you may need about 3 hours to walk around.

By the way, most of them at the shops can’t speak English so some TIPS:

Learn basic spanish phrases like 1-10, discount, cheap, expensive

They do accept USD, it’s just that you will get your change in Sol

If you have asked for discount but they are not willing to give in, try walking away. Some of the shops I went to called me back and gave the items I wanted at the price I negotiated for. If they don’t it’s okay, if you really want the item you can always still get it after that

The items are similar so don’t rush into buying, take your time to walk around and get...

The Indian Market in Lima is a vibrant and colorful stop—absolutely packed with unique items and local craftsmanship. We visited as part of a guided tour on the double-decker tourist bus, and this was one of the highlights along the route.

There is so much to see and buy! Whether you’re looking for souvenirs, textiles, handmade crafts, or alpaca products, this market truly has something for everyone. We found beautiful embroidered pillowcases, high-quality alpaca-made items, and a variety of souvenirs that perfectly capture the spirit of Peru.

Unfortunately, we only had a limited amount of time before our tour pickup, so we didn’t even make it through a fraction of the market—but we still walked away with some incredible finds. You could easily spend hours here exploring the stalls.

If you’re visiting Lima and want to bring home something meaningful (and beautifully made), this market is a must-visit. Just be sure to give yourself enough time to...