Inka Market
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Rose-Amber-Rose
Port-au-Prince, Haiti30 contributions
Nov 2021
If you want to purchase Peruvian art or souvenirs on a range from cheap and small to large and high quality..... you will NOT leave this place without just what you were looking for and more.
The prices were reasonable, but most things you can bargain a bit, especially if you are buying a few things. The quality of items range, and the prices likely range depending on your ability and desire to bargain, but amazing displays of incredible Peruvian talent (and also some displays of chinsy foreign made things that sneak in there too, so be aware). But the sales people at each stall know their products well, and are happy to be honest if given the chance, that one item is lower quality than another.
Many spoke English quite well, and seemed happy to use those skills for explaining and negotiating when possible.
I felt very safe as a single female alone.... of course there is a fair amount of vendors working hard to get your attention and hoping you will buy from them. Some pressure, but not excessive.
Cash certainly recommended (and clearly preferred by the vendors who also might give you a deal if you pay with cash instead), but many were able to accept a card.
It really depends how much you like looking at things, but you could spend hours upon hours.... or you could browse quickly and move along. But worth it just for the experience even if you don't have a wish list of things to buy (almost like a free arts/crafts museum).
The prices were reasonable, but most things you can bargain a bit, especially if you are buying a few things. The quality of items range, and the prices likely range depending on your ability and desire to bargain, but amazing displays of incredible Peruvian talent (and also some displays of chinsy foreign made things that sneak in there too, so be aware). But the sales people at each stall know their products well, and are happy to be honest if given the chance, that one item is lower quality than another.
Many spoke English quite well, and seemed happy to use those skills for explaining and negotiating when possible.
I felt very safe as a single female alone.... of course there is a fair amount of vendors working hard to get your attention and hoping you will buy from them. Some pressure, but not excessive.
Cash certainly recommended (and clearly preferred by the vendors who also might give you a deal if you pay with cash instead), but many were able to accept a card.
It really depends how much you like looking at things, but you could spend hours upon hours.... or you could browse quickly and move along. But worth it just for the experience even if you don't have a wish list of things to buy (almost like a free arts/crafts museum).
Written January 6, 2022
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lunchladyNh
NH441 contributions
Nov 2022
If you're going to be in Miraflores anyway then I would say you should stop in - if you need some tourist stuff like hats with alpacas on them. It is 100% tourist market which is great, everyone needs a souvenir but I wouldn't make a special trip. Downtown off the Plaza de Armas has the same merchandise and I think the prices are a bit better.
Written January 21, 2023
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Linda Z
Pittsburgh, PA20 contributions
Oct 2022
We walked around the market on a Saturday, surprised that there were so few shoppers. Many of the vendors sold similar items for similar prices. We bougt a few things, but overall found the Indian Market across the street to have higher quality items (sweaters, shawls,etc) though higher prices. There was also more diversity at the Indian market.
Written October 15, 2022
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rowdygirl00
Hilton Head, SC197 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Inca Market is a fun spot to look for gifts. It is a mix of cheap, tourist items and quality Peruvian crafts. Negotiate prices and you can get a fair deal. You'll find nearly everything you could want, particularly t- shirts, purses, sweaters and scarves.
Written May 25, 2022
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Odyssey54758732221
3 contributions
Feb 2023
Many beautiful things at this market if you are looking for mementos to take home. Table linens, baskets, wooden ware made from olive wood, jewelry, etc. I thought the prices fair, you can always bargain. Salespeople not pushy, and all had a friendly Hola. Fun!
Written March 3, 2023
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Cavydad
Camarillo, CA2,205 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Souvenirs, cheap, inexpensive, and a vast variety. Each shop appears to carry the same blankets and chotches, yet each have some level of individuality.
Amazing how fast the prices will drop, 65 to 50 sol at a blink of an eye. So don’t quickly accept the starting price.
Amazing how fast the prices will drop, 65 to 50 sol at a blink of an eye. So don’t quickly accept the starting price.
Written January 15, 2020
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LoveTravel123
2 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Although there are great items, beware that most of the items are mass produced from China. I purchased a "Baby Alpaca" scarf and upon arriving home, I noticed the small tag that they probably forgot to remove that says, 100% polyester, made in China. I guess you get what you pay for. There is no way you can buy Baby Alpaca scarf at those prices.
Written April 4, 2019
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Julie P
Milwaukee, WI227 contributions
Dec 2019 • Business
I walked here from my hotel. I thought everything was reasonably priced. They had jewelry, lots of things made from Llama wool, purses, hats, t-shirts. Many of the places took Visa or American Express. I’ll be back.
Written January 6, 2020
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Sightsea
47 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Went to peru for a six day trip. After our first day sight seeing in lima we asked our tour guide where to go for gifts. He said go to the Inka market. He said it was cheaper but would still find some quality items. We looked at other Miraflores places and I will have to agree. Most of the stands are very similar but we liked Stand 18 the best. Elena is super nice and reasonable.
Hope your trip goes well.
T
Hope your trip goes well.
T
Written November 25, 2019
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scott m
Saskatoon, Canada52 contributions
May 2018 • Business
You can walk about quietly or you can talk to people, the nicest thing about this market is I have NEVER experienced "push" sales people. Great selection (I got lost wandering around and trying to find a painter I had seen earlier) and reasonable quality. Haggle, have fun. There are places to rest, bottled drinks. Good venue for everyone, just keep tabs on people wandering off....
Written February 12, 2019
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Hi I'm looking for an artist called Magaxi that I bought a painting off 3 years ago
Julie P
Milwaukee, WI227 contributions
I was there for about an hour. They have a lot of artist across the street who do paintings
Twyford_tutor
Reading, UK8 contributions
Hi, is this place open 7 days a week? long hours? we are only in lima for early mornings and late evening at present due to flights.
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atravellerfrom1961
South Shields, UK33 contributions
Hi, I was actually there this morning as I live not far from there. Don't go early morning - the stalls start opening around 9am but most are open for business around 10-1030. the ones at the front open earlier as those are the shops people see. Right beside the Inca Market are lots of other mini markets and they open around 0830 - 1000. The market is not open late so really you need to be there for about 6pm latest, though some of the local minimarkets (which sell pretty similar) are open a little later. Ponchos - lots of different styles, lots of silver, shawls, tapestry bags, table runners, alpaca rugs and jumpers, dreamcatchers, etc etc - make sure you barter!!!
Perhaps for the early flight stopover, look at Plaza Mayor - check internet for pictures - some pretty impressive buildings - Government, Archbishops Palace etc. I think it really depends on how long you are stopping over for. Let me know how long you are stopping over for and the times, and I will see if I can suggest anything.
When are you coming? Bear in mind at the moment (June 29) it is a little chilly so you need to bring a jacket on the flight for walking around - it is like this until around end of September. After September it starts warming up so you wont need a jacket to walk around. Hope this helps.
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