I love traveling, and whenever I think about a destination I’ve chosen, I also think about the souvenirs I can bring home. That’s why I’ve written this list of the best good souvenirs from Peru that I’ve found based on my own experience. And why did I create this diverse selection of gifts? Latin America is a mix of coast, highlands, and jungle, but Peru has all three in one. So no matter where you go, you’ll find everything from fine handwoven alpaca textiles to Amazonian keepsakes and necklaces made from seashells.
Depending on the region you choose, I’ll share this complete list of the best handmade souvenirs filled with Peruvian tradition and history, which are also incredibly valuable for the economy of many communities. If you’d like to support them and truly appreciate the destinations you visit, don’t hesitate to buy these items, always choosing what matches your taste and what you can take home. I hope this list helps you carry a little piece of Peru with you.
How to choose good souvenirs from Peru
Shopping in Peru is one of the highlights of any trip, but it can also be overwhelming. Markets are packed, vendors are persistent, and it’s genuinely hard to tell a handmade alpaca scarf from a synthetic blend at first glance. These tips, drawn from experienced travelers and local guides, will help you shop smarter and bring home things you’ll actually be glad you bought.
- Buy things you’ll actually use. The most common regret travelers have is loading up on decorative items that end up in a drawer. A good alpaca scarf, a set of ceramic mugs, a woven table runner: these are things you’ll reach for regularly and that will remind you of the trip every time you do. Think about your daily life at home before you buy.
- Don’t shop at the first place you visit. Even if you find something you like, you might find it in better condition or at a lower price somewhere else. Take your time and check out a few places before committing. This is especially true in Cusco, where the same item can vary wildly in price between a tourist-facing stall near Plaza de Armas and a workshop two streets away in San Blas.
- Learn to spot real baby alpaca. Real baby alpaca is noticeably softer and cooler to the touch than standard alpaca blends, and the price reflects it. If a sweater costs $15 and claims to be 100% baby alpaca, it almost certainly isn’t. Authentic alpaca wool is known for its softness and warmth, while synthetic blends tend to feel slightly coarser and less comfortable against the skin.
- Support cooperatives and artisan workshops directly. Buying from certified cooperatives means your money reaches the people who actually made the item, not just a middleman. In Cusco, organizations like the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales work directly with Quechua weavers, helping keep traditional techniques and natural dye methods alive across multiple communities.
- Know what you can’t take home. Coca leaves and coca-based products are illegal to export from Peru, as they are controlled substances in many countries. Souvenirs made from endangered species, such as taxidermied animals, feathers, shells, or animal skins, are also prohibited under Peruvian and international wildlife protection laws. If a vendor is selling anything in that category, walk away. The fines aren’t worth it.
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20 Good souvenirs from Peru
As a Peruvian, I’ve seen firsthand what travelers take home and what ends up forgotten at the bottom of a suitcase. In this section I’m sharing the good souvenirs from Peru that are actually worth it.
1. Baby alpaca sweater
If there’s one thing Peru does better than anywhere else in the world, it’s alpaca fiber. Baby alpaca comes from the first shearing of a young alpaca and is one of the most prized natural textiles on the planet: softer than cashmere, lighter than wool, and warm without being heavy. Peru is home to roughly 80% of the world’s alpaca population, which means buying here is both more authentic and dramatically more affordable than abroad. A quality sweater runs between $60 and $150 USD locally. The same piece, once exported and rebranded, easily sells for three times that in Europe or the US.
2. Alpaca scarf or shawl
This is one of those purchases that seems simple but ends up being one of the most used things you bring home. Alpaca scarves are lightweight, pack flat, and work equally well in a cold office or a chilly evening out. Available in 100% alpaca or baby alpaca, with prices ranging from $35 to $90 USD. If you’re only going to buy one textile item in Peru, this is the most practical choice you can make.
3. Handwoven Andean textile
What makes these textiles remarkable isn’t just how they look, it’s how they’re made. Andean weavers use backstrap looms, a technique that hasn’t changed in centuries, and dye the fibers using plants, minerals, and insects found in the Andes. Every pattern carries meaning, from representations of the Pachamama to symbols of local identity and cosmology. A well-made table runner or wall hanging costs between $40 and $100 USD and is the kind of object that sparks a conversation every time someone sees it in your home.
4. Pisco
Pisco is not just a drink. It holds Denomination of Origin status, meaning it can only be produced in specific regions of Peru, much like Champagne in France. It’s the base of the Pisco Sour, Peru’s national cocktail, and one of the most culturally loaded bottles you can bring home. A certified 700 ml bottle costs between $15 and $35 USD. Buy it at a specialty store rather than the airport to get a better selection and a better price.
5. Artisan chocolate
Peru is one of the world’s top producers of fine-flavor cacao, yet most travelers don’t think of Peruvian chocolate as a souvenir. That’s a mistake. Local artisan brands produce dark bars with 70% to 85% cacao content, often combined with Andean ingredients like Maras pink salt, ají peppers, or native fruits. The quality competes with anything you’d find in Europe, and a bar costs between $5 and $12 USD. It packs flat, survives the journey home easily, and makes a genuinely impressive gift.
6. Specialty coffee
Peruvian coffee is one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Grown at high altitude in regions like Cajamarca and Quillabamba, where the combination of elevation, climate, and soil produces a naturally smooth and aromatic cup, it remains largely unknown outside South America. A 250g bag costs between $8 and $20 USD and fits easily into any luggage. If you’re a coffee drinker, or shopping for one, this is one of the most underrated things you can take home from Peru.
7. Handcrafted silver jewelry
Peru is one of the world’s largest silver producers, and that heritage shows in its jewelry. Peruvian artisans commonly work with 950 silver, a higher purity than standard sterling 925, combining it with local stones like chrysocolla, pink opal, sodalite, and turquoise. Designs often incorporate the chakana, or Inca cross, a pre-Columbian symbol representing the harmony between the three worlds of Andean cosmology. Earrings and pendants range from $20 to $100 USD, and what you’re getting is a handcrafted piece with real cultural depth behind it.
8. Maras pink salt
The Maras salt mines sit at over 3,000 meters above sea level in the Sacred Valley, and they have been in continuous operation since before the Inca Empire. The salt is extracted from a natural underground spring using a system of small evaporation ponds that has remained essentially unchanged for centuries. It’s mineral-rich, lower in sodium than table salt, and has a noticeably smoother flavor. A package costs between $5 and $15 USD. It’s lightweight, carries a genuine story, and is one of the most unique edible souvenirs you can find anywhere in the world.
9. Chullo hat
The chullo is the traditional knit hat with ear flaps worn throughout the Andes, and it exists for a very practical reason: high-altitude cold is no joke. In Cusco, where temperatures drop sharply after sunset, you’ll likely want one for yourself before the end of your first day. They cost between $8 and $20 USD, come in an enormous range of colors and patterns, and are one of those souvenirs that manages to be both genuinely useful and authentically Peruvian.
10. Poncho
The Andean poncho is one of the oldest and most enduring garments in South American history. Each region has its own patterns and color combinations, which means finding one you truly connect with makes it feel personal rather than generic. Prices range from $40 to $120 USD depending on fiber and craftsmanship. Buy it because you love the specific one in front of you, not because you feel like you should buy a poncho in Peru.
11. Ceramics
Peruvian ceramics draw from a remarkably deep artistic tradition, with roots in Nazca, Moche, and Inca pottery that dates back thousands of years. Modern artisans build on that heritage, hand-painting bowls, mugs, and decorative pieces with motifs that feel both ancient and alive. Smaller pieces start around $10 to $40 USD. They’re slightly heavier to transport, so it’s worth prioritizing one or two pieces you genuinely love over buying several just because they’re cheap.
12. Retablo
The retablo is a miniature painted wooden box that originated in Ayacucho and was traditionally used to depict religious scenes carried by travelers for protection on long journeys. Over time the format evolved to include scenes of everyday Andean life, festivals, harvests, and local legends. Starting around $80 USD, a well-made retablo is a work of art that tells a story. It’s small enough to pack, detailed enough to display, and unusual enough that most people outside Peru have never seen one.
13. Pima cotton clothing
Peruvian Pima cotton is internationally certified and recognized alongside Egyptian cotton as one of the finest cottons in the world. The fiber is longer than standard cotton, which makes it softer, more breathable, and significantly more durable. A quality t-shirt runs between $25 and $60 USD, and if you buy it in Lima at a certified brand store, you’re getting a product that will outlast most things in your wardrobe. It’s one of those purchases that doesn’t feel like a souvenir but quietly becomes a favorite.
14. Dried ají peppers
Ají amarillo and ají panca are the two flavor pillars of Peruvian cooking, and they are genuinely hard to find outside of Peru and a handful of specialty stores in major cities. If you’ve fallen in love with Peruvian food during your trip, bringing these home is the closest thing to recreating it in your own kitchen. Small packages cost between $5 and $15 USD, weigh almost nothing, and slip easily into any bag. An underrated purchase that serious cooks will absolutely appreciate.
15. Alpaca stuffed animals
These might look like a children’s gift, and they work perfectly as one, but plenty of adults buy them too. Made with real alpaca fleece, they are noticeably softer than anything synthetic, and the quality is immediately obvious. Prices range from $15 to $40 USD. They’re lightweight, easy to pack, and one of the few souvenirs that children actually get excited to receive.
16. Quinoa
Quinoa has been cultivated in the Andes for over 5,000 years and was considered sacred by the Incas, who called it the mother grain. The native varieties you’ll find in Peruvian markets, including purple, red, and black quinoa, are far more interesting than the bland white variety sold in most supermarkets abroad. A one-kilogram bag costs between $4 and $10 USD locally, a fraction of what you’d pay at a health food store back home. It’s a small, practical purchase that connects directly to the landscape you just traveled through.
17. Handcrafted alpaca blanket
If the scarf is the practical choice, the alpaca blanket is the indulgent one, and many travelers say it ends up being their favorite purchase from the whole trip. Heavier than textiles, yes, but if you have the luggage space it’s worth it. Blended versions start around $80 USD, while pure baby alpaca blankets can exceed $200 USD. Either way, you’re buying something that will last for decades and feel exceptional every single time you use it.
18. Panpipes or charango
Andean music is one of the most distinct sounds in the world, and the instruments behind it are surprisingly affordable. Panpipes, known locally as zampoñas, and the small charango, a ten-string instrument related to the lute, are both sold throughout markets in Cusco and Lima. Small versions cost between $15 and $80 USD. You don’t need to be a musician to appreciate them as objects, but if you play, bringing one home from Peru is something you won’t regret.
19. Andean paintings
Walking through markets in Cusco, Aguas Calientes, or the Barranco district in Lima, you’ll find artists selling watercolors and oil paintings of Machu Picchu, Andean mountain landscapes, and indigenous life scenes. Prices range from $30 to $150 USD depending on size and artist. Buying directly from the person who painted it is part of the value. These are not mass-produced prints, and the fact that someone made it by hand in a country you traveled to means it will always mean something on your wall.
20. Torito de Pucará
Few objects capture the spirit of Peruvian folk culture as vividly as the Torito de Pucará. These colorful ceramic bulls, originating from the town of Pucará in the Puno region, are traditionally placed in pairs on rooftops during housewarming ceremonies to bring protection, happiness, and prosperity to the home. They’re always sold in pairs, and gifting one without the other is considered bad luck. Small versions cost between $10 and $25 USD. They’re bold, cheerful, unmistakably Peruvian, and one of those objects that makes people ask where you got it every single time.
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What to buy in Lima Peru
Lima is Peru’s capital and culinary hub, which means the best things to buy here are often related to food, design, and high-quality Peruvian brands. If you’re finishing your trip in Lima before flying home, this is the most convenient place to shop.
Pisco the Peru’s National Spirit
Pisco is Peru’s signature grape brandy and the soul behind the iconic Pisco Sour. It holds Denomination of Origin status, meaning it can only be produced in designated regions of Peru, primarily Ica, but Lima is hands-down the easiest place to pick up a certified bottle before you head home.
Look for different varieties: Quebranta (robust and dry), Italia (floral and aromatic), and Acholado (a blended style). Each offers a distinct character worth exploring.
Where to buy: Supermarkets like Wong, or specialty liquor stores in Miraflores and Barranco.
Prices:
Standard bottle (700 ml): $15–$35 USD / 55–130 PEN / €14–€32
Premium or aged pisco: $40–$70 USD / 148–260 PEN / €37–€65
Why it’s worth it: Few souvenirs are as authentically and universally recognized as Peruvian as a good bottle of pisco.
Peruvian Chocolate and Cacao
Peru ranks among the world’s top producers of fine-flavor cacao, and Lima gives you access to award-winning artisan chocolate brands made with beans sourced from regions like Amazonas, San Martín, and Cusco. This is serious chocolate.
Expect dark bars with 70% to 85% cacao content, organic options, and creative flavor pairings with Andean ingredients like pink salt, dried ají peppers, or native fruits.
Where to buy: Specialty chocolate shops in Miraflores and Barranco, plus upscale grocery stores.
Prices:
Artisan chocolate bar: $5–$12 USD / 18–44 PEN / €5–€11
Gift box: $15–$35 USD / 55–130 PEN / €14–€32
Why it’s worth it: It packs light, travels well, and makes a genuinely impressive gift, especially compared to generic airport candy.
Pima cotton clothing
Peruvian Pima cotton is world-class, softer, stronger, and more breathable than standard cotton. Lima is the best place to buy it, with certified brands offering clean, contemporary designs alongside the classics. You’ll find everything from t-shirts and polos to lightweight dresses and sweaters, all made from 100% Pima cotton.
Why it’s worth it: You’ll actually wear it. It’s practical, comfortable, and a cut above what you’d find at home for the same price.
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What to buy in Cusco
Cusco is the heart of the Inca world, and its markets reflect that history in everything from the fibers in its textiles to the symbols stamped into its silver. Shopping here feels different from Lima: more artisanal, more rooted, and more personal. This is where most of Peru’s finest handcrafted goods actually originate, which makes it the best place in the country to buy them.
Alpaca and Baby Alpaca Wool Clothing
No purchase from Cusco is more iconic, or more practical, than alpaca wool clothing. Alpaca fiber is naturally softer, warmer, and lighter than sheep’s wool, and Peru is its home.
Quality varies significantly. The blended pieces sold at open markets are fine for a casual buy, but if you want the real thing, look for certified stores around Plaza de Armas or in the San Blas neighborhood. A quick test: if a garment labeled “baby alpaca” costs under $20, it almost certainly isn’t.
Where to buy: Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco on Avenida El Sol, Sol Alpaca and Kuna stores near Plaza de Armas, and boutiques along Carmen Alto in San Blas.
Prices:
Blended alpaca sweater (market): $10–$25 USD / 37–92 PEN / €9–€23
Pure alpaca sweater (certified store): $40–$100 USD / 148–370 PEN / €37–€92
Baby alpaca scarf or hat: $30–$80 USD / 111–296 PEN / €28–€74
Why it’s worth it: Alpaca wool at this quality is genuinely hard to find outside Peru, and you’ll pay two to three times more for the same piece back home.
Handwoven Andean textiles
Cusco’s weavers produce extraordinary handwoven pieces, including table runners, wall hangings, blankets, and bags, each made using natural dyes and techniques passed down through generations. The geometric patterns and Andean symbols carry real cultural meaning.
The best pieces are made entirely on backstrap looms, a process that can take days for a single item. The Centro de Textiles Tradicionales guarantees fair pay to its artisans and is one of the best spots to buy good souvenirs from Peru with full confidence in their origin.
Where to buy: Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco, Pisac craft market in the Sacred Valley (especially on Sundays), and San Pedro Market in Cusco.
Prices:
Small handwoven textile or table runner: $15–$50 USD / 55–185 PEN / €14–€46
Handwoven blanket or shawl: $50–$150 USD / 185–555 PEN / €46–€138
Why it’s worth it: A genuinely handmade Andean weaving is a functional piece of art, and no two are exactly alike.
Handcrafted Silver Jewelry
Cusco has a long tradition of fine silversmithing. Artisans work primarily with 950 sterling silver, often combining Andean symbols like the chakana (Inca cross) with local stones such as chrysocolla, pink opal, and sodalite.
The San Blas neighborhood is the best area for quality work, where many jewelers have their workshops right behind the storefront.
Where to buy: Artisan workshops in San Blas, jewelry boutiques near Plaza de Armas, and the Centro Artesanal Cusco on Avenida El Sol.
Prices:
Silver earrings: $15–$50 USD / 55–185 PEN / €14–€46
Silver pendant or ring with stone: $30–$100 USD / 111–370 PEN / €28–€92
Statement necklace or bracelet: $60–$200 USD / 222–740 PEN / €55–€185
Why it’s worth it: Peruvian silver jewelry at this craftsmanship level sells for two to four times more once exported and rebranded abroad.
Ceramics and Andean Folk Art
Cusco’s pottery tradition draws from pre-Columbian techniques and colonial-era folk art. You’ll find hand-painted ceramics featuring Inca motifs alongside retablos, intricately painted wooden boxes depicting religious or everyday Andean scenes.
The Mendivil family workshops in San Blas are particularly famous for their elongated-neck figures of saints and angels, a recognizable Cusqueño style produced by the same family for generations.
Where to buy: Artisan galleries in San Blas, Centro Artesanal Cusco, and shops along Calle Triunfo between Plaza de Armas and San Blas.
Prices:
Hand-painted ceramic piece: $10–$60 USD / 37–222 PEN / €9–€55
Retablo or folk art sculpture: $30–$150 USD / 111–555 PEN / €28–€138
Why it’s worth it: These are unique objects. No two are identical, and you won’t find them outside of Peru.
Maras Pink Salt and Andean gourmet products
The Maras salt mines, just outside Cusco in the Sacred Valley, have been in continuous operation since Inca times. The resulting pink salt has a smoother, more rounded flavor than conventional salt and makes for one of the most authentic and practical souvenirs from the region.
Beyond salt, look for dried ají amarillo and ají panca peppers, the base of much Peruvian cooking, plus locally roasted specialty coffee from nearby Quillabamba.
Where to buy: San Pedro Market in Cusco, gourmet shops along Avenida El Sol, and directly at the Maras salt flat visitor area.
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Where to buy the best souvenirs in Peru
In this section you will discover where to buy the best souvenirs in Peru, from local markets and craft fairs to specialty shops and fair trade spaces.
1. Cusco andean crafts
Cusco is considered Peru’s main craft center, especially for textiles, silver jewelry, and ceramics inspired by Inca culture. Here you’ll find both affordable markets and shops specializing in high-quality products.
Cusco Traditional Textile Center (CTTC)
Location: Av. El Sol 603, historic center, a short walk from Qorikancha.
This isn’t your average tourist market, but a cultural organization that works directly with Quechua communities. In their shop, you’ll find handwoven textiles made from alpaca and sheep wool, dyed with natural pigments like cochineal, plants, and minerals. Many pieces include information about the community that made them.
Approximate Prices:
Baby alpaca scarves: $35 to $90 USD | 130 to 330 PEN | $32 to $85 EUR
Handwoven blankets: $120 to $250 USD | 440 to 925 PEN | $110 to $235 EUR
This is an excellent option if you’re looking for certified authenticity and guaranteed quality.
San Pedro Market
Location: Cascaparo Street, a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas.
It’s a traditional market where locals shop, but it also has a large souvenir section. The atmosphere is authentic, with stalls selling fruit, bread, fresh juices, and handicrafts. It’s more informal than other options.
Approximate prices:
Chullos (Andean hats): $8 to $20 USD | 30 to 74 PEN | $7 to $18 EUR
Small ceramics: $5 to $15 USD | 18 to 55 PEN | $5 to $14 EUR
Ideal for inexpensive souvenirs and small mementos.
San Blas Neighborhood
Location: An artistic area located uphill from the Plaza de Armas.
San Blas is known as the artisans’ quarter. Its streets are narrow and cobbled, lined with small family workshops. Many artisans work in the same place where they sell their wares.
Approximate prices:
Handmade silver earrings: $25 to $70 USD | 92 to 260 PEN | €23 to €65
Decorative ceramics: $40 to $150 USD | 148 to 555 PEN | €37 to €140
Recommended for those seeking original and artistic pieces.
Cusco Handicraft Center
Location: Avenida El Sol, across from the Paccha fountain.
It’s a covered market specifically for local artisans. It’s well-structured and easy to navigate. Here you can compare prices between various stalls.
Approximate prices:
Ponchos: $40 to $120 USD | 148 to 444 PEN | €37 to €110 EUR
Alpaca sweaters: $35 to $80 USD | 130 to 296 PEN | €32 to €75 EUR
It offers good value for money and easy product comparison.
Chinchero textile cooperatives
Location: 45 minutes from Cusco, in the Sacred Valley.
Chinchero is a small Andean town famous for its traditional weavers. Many cooperatives offer demonstrations of the natural dyeing process. The experience is more rural and authentic.
Approximate prices:
Woven table runners: $40–$100 USD | 148–370 PEN | 37–95 EUR
Handmade ponchos: $120–$300 USD | 440–1110 PEN | 110–280 EUR
2. Lima
Lima is the capital of Peru and its main international gateway. Most tourists spend at least one or two nights here before or after visiting Cusco or Machu Picchu. Unlike Andean cities like Cusco, Lima offers a more urban, modern, and organized shopping experience.
The best districts for buying souvenirs are Miraflores and Barranco, safe tourist areas with good infrastructure, restaurants, and hotels.
Inka Market (Mercado Indio) – Miraflores
Location: Avenida Petit Thouars 5321, Miraflores.
It’s a few blocks from Kennedy Park, in the heart of Miraflores’ tourist district.
This is Lima’s most famous artisan market. It’s large, covered, and organized into aisles with dozens of stalls. Here you’ll find almost everything typical of Peru in one place: alpaca, ponchos, silver jewelry, Inca ceramics, Andean textiles, magnets, t-shirts, and small souvenirs.
Atmosphere: Completely touristy, vendors accustomed to foreigners, payment can be made in cash and often by card.
Approximate prices:
Alpaca sweaters (blend): $35 to $80 USD | 130 to 296 PEN | $32 to $75 EUR
Ponchos: $40 to $120 USD | 148 to 444 PEN | $37 to $110 EUR
Magnets and small souvenirs: $3 to $10 USD | 11 to 37 PEN | $3 to $9 EUR
Ideal for: Tourists with limited time who want variety in one place.
Dédalo Art and Crafts – Barranco
Location: Jirón Sáenz Peña 295, Barranco.
Barranco is Lima’s bohemian and artistic district, known for its colonial architecture and cultural atmosphere.
Dédalo isn’t a market, it’s a boutique gallery. Here you’ll find contemporary Peruvian design, designer pieces, artistic ceramics, modern textiles, and elegant decor. The space itself is a visual experience, with interior courtyards and carefully curated areas.
Approximate prices:
Artistic ceramics: $40 to $200 USD | 148 to 740 PEN | 37 to 185 EUR
Home decor: $60 to $300 USD | 220 to 1110 PEN | 55 to 280 EUR
Designer jewelry: $70 to $250 USD | 260 to 925 PEN | 65 to 230 EUR
Prices are fixed and higher than in traditional markets, but the quality is superior.
Ideal for: elegant gifts or sophisticated home decor.
Las Pallas, Barranco
Location: Cajamarca 212, Barranco.
It’s a shop specializing in authentic Peruvian folk art. It caters to travelers interested in traditional culture rather than typical tourist souvenirs.
Here you’ll find Ayacucho retablos (altarpieces), traditional masks, sculptures, and unique decorative pieces.
Approximate prices:
Medium-sized retablos: $80 to $300 USD | 296 to 1110 PEN | $75 to $280 EUR
Traditional masks: $50 to $200 USD | 185 to 740 PEN | $46 to $185 EUR
This isn’t a place for quick purchases, but rather for those who appreciate the story behind each object.
Ideal for: cultural travelers and collectors.
Larcomar and luxury Alpaca shops
Location: Larcomar Shopping Center, facing the Pacific Ocean.
Larcomar is a modern shopping center built on a cliff overlooking the sea. Here you’ll find shops like Kuna and other brands specializing in high-quality alpaca.
The environment is safe, elegant, and very comfortable for tourists.
Approximate prices:
Baby alpaca scarves: $80 to $150 USD | 296 to 555 PEN | $75 to $140 EUR
Alpaca coats: $250 to $600 USD | 925 to 2220 PEN | $230 to $560 EUR
Prices are fixed, but the quality and certification are reliable.
Ideal for: those looking for durable, luxury garments.
Surquillo market
Location: Surquillo Market No. 1, a 10-minute taxi ride from Miraflores.
This is a traditional market frequented by locals. It’s excellent for buying Peruvian food products such as coffee, cacao, spices, and dried chili peppers.
Approximate prices:
Premium Peruvian coffee (250g): $8 to $20 USD | 30 to 74 PEN | $7 to $18 EUR
Organic chocolate: $5 to $12 USD | 18 to 44 PEN | $5 to $11 EUR
Pisco (standard bottle): $15 to $35 USD | 55 to 130 PEN | $14 to $32 EUR
3. Arequipa
Arequipa, known as the “White City” for its volcanic stone (sillar) buildings, is one of the best places in the country to buy high-quality alpaca garments. The region is one of Peru’s main centers for alpaca textile production, and many well-known brands operate here.
Mundo Alpaca
Location: Av. Bolognesi 405, a few blocks from the Santa Catalina Monastery.
Mundo Alpaca is a store specializing in quality-certified alpaca garments. The shop is spacious, well-organized, and geared towards tourists. Here you can find sweaters, scarves, blankets, gloves, and coats in various quality levels, from alpaca blends to 100% baby alpaca.
Approximate prices:
Alpaca sweaters: $60 to $150 USD | 222 to 555 PEN | 55 to 140 EUR
Scarves: $40 to $100 USD | 148 to 370 PEN | 37 to 95 EUR
It’s an excellent option if you want reliable quality without venturing into the ultra-luxury segment.
Ideal for: travelers looking for durable and functional cold-weather clothing.
Kuna Arequipa
Location: Santa Catalina Street, very close to the Plaza de Armas.
Kuna is a Peruvian brand internationally recognized for its sustainable alpaca and vicuña production. The Arequipa store is elegant, with personalized service and fixed prices. Negotiation is not an option.
Approximate prices:
Luxury scarves (baby alpaca): $80 to $150 USD | 296 to 555 PEN | $75 to $140 EUR
Alpaca coats: $250 to $600 USD | 925 to 2220 PEN | $230 to $560 EUR
The quality is superior and the designs are modern.
Ideal for: premium gifts or elegant everyday wear.
Fundo El Fierro
Location: Puente Grau Street, near the Chili River and the historic center.
It’s a traditional artisan market with numerous small stalls in a colonial courtyard. Here you’ll find Arequipa ceramics, textiles, handcrafted jewelry, and more affordable souvenirs.
The atmosphere is relaxed and less touristy than other large markets.
Approximate prices:
Decorative ceramics: $10 to $40 USD | 37 to 148 PEN | $9 to $37 EUR
Small souvenirs: $5 to $20 USD | 18 to 74 PEN | $5 to $18 EUR
4. Iquitos
Iquitos is completely different from the rest of the country. It’s not connected to Lima by road; it can only be reached by plane or boat. It’s the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon, and its handicrafts reflect that jungle identity.
Products made by indigenous communities like the Shipibo-Conibo predominate here.
Tarapacá Boardwalk Artisan Market
Location: Facing the Amazon River, on Iquitos’ main boardwalk.
This is the most accessible market for tourists. It has wooden stalls selling seed necklaces, bracelets, wood carvings, Amazonian textiles, and traditional paintings.
The atmosphere is tropical, warm, and relaxed.
Approximate prices:
Seed necklaces: $8 to $25 USD | 30 to 92 PEN | $7 to $23 EUR
Wood carvings: $20 to $80 USD | 74 to 296 PEN | 18 to 75 EUR
Amazonian textiles: 30 to 120 USD | 111 to 444 PEN | 28 to 110 EUR
It is important to ensure that the products do not come from protected species.
Ideal for: unique souvenirs with Amazonian identity.
Belén Market
Location: Belén District, the most traditional area of the city.
It is a very authentic market, less geared towards tourists and more towards locals. Here you will find natural products, exotic fruits, medicinal plants, and some handicrafts.
It is not an organized market like those in Miraflores or Cusco, so it is recommended to go with someone or a guide.
Approximate prices:
Natural and handcrafted products: 5 to 20 USD | 18 to 74 PEN | 5 to 18 EUR
Ideal for: adventurous travelers interested in authentic local culture.
Shipibo-Conibo workshops
Several communities near Iquitos produce textiles and paintings with traditional geometric designs known as “kené.” These patterns represent spiritual visions and elements of the Amazonian worldview.
Many workshops work directly with tourists and explain the meaning of the designs.
Approximate prices:
Hand-painted textiles: $40 to $150 USD | 148 to 555 PEN | $37 to $140 EUR
Paintings on canvas: $50 to $200 USD | 185 to 740 PEN | $46 to $185 EUR
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What jewelry to buy in Peru
Peru is one of the world’s leading silver producers, which makes silver jewelry one of the best and most popular purchases for travelers. The most recommended option is silver 950, which contains 95% pure silver and is slightly higher quality than standard sterling silver (925). You can find beautiful earrings, rings, and pendants inspired by Inca symbols such as the Chakana (Andean cross), the sun, condor, or geometric Andean patterns. Prices usually range from 20 to 100 USD depending on size and design.
Another excellent option is jewelry with Andean gemstones, especially chrysocolla, Peruvian opal, turquoise, and sodalite. These stones are commonly set in silver and reflect the natural colors of the Andes. Pieces with natural stones typically cost between 40 and 150 USD. Cusco and Lima offer the best variety.
If you are looking for something more exclusive, Peru also sells gold jewelry, often inspired by pre-Columbian designs. Authentic 14k or 18k gold pieces are available in certified jewelry stores in Lima and Cusco, usually starting at 300 USD and going much higher depending on weight.
In the Amazon region, particularly in Iquitos, you will find handmade jewelry made from seeds and natural fibers, created by indigenous communities such as the Shipibo-Conibo. These pieces are lightweight, cultural, and affordable, generally between 8 and 40 USD.
For travelers who prefer modern fashion, Lima’s districts of Miraflores and Barranco offer contemporary Peruvian designer jewelry, blending traditional Andean inspiration with minimalist or modern styles. These pieces often range from 70 to 300 USD.
