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Markets and independent shops in Cuzco

6 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Cuzco.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Cuzco

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    Artisan Market

    Mercado Artesanal

    If you don't want to go so far away, but still want touristy stuff, go to the big red building near the fountain. Also try the main market by Plaza San Francisco. This market is almost exclusively tourist-oriented goods. There are a few restaurants inside as well.

    Sun-Thu 08:00 - 21:00, Fri-Sat 07:00 - 21:00

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    Centro Comercial El Molino, Urbanizacion Ttio

    Another market, you have to take a taxi and it costs S/2 to get there. In this market you can buy pirated merchandise including DVDs and CDs. A good quality copy DVD is S/3. Be aware that DVDs here may be region-encoded for region 4. These will not play on many DVD players purchased in the U.S. or Canada. Look for DVDs encoded for region 0, or you can see about modifying your DVD player to accept all DVDs.

    Open 24 hours

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    Mercado San Pedro

    San Pedro Market

    The largest market close to the center. Though it's becoming more tourist-oriented it still has plenty of genuine local colour, a nice change from Plaza de Armas. If you're looking for a full blown market with a special aisle for entrails, this is the place to be. Colorful, vibrant, packed, San Pedro Market is not to be missed. You can find all manner of fruits, vegetables, cheeses, chocolates, honey, meats, household items, clothing, gifts, fresh fruit juices, and even tailors to repair your clothes while you wait. This market is in a less (but still somewhat) touristy area. The market itself is somewhat poorly lit (shaded by an overhang). Watch your belongings.

    Mon-Sat 06:00 - 18:00, Sun 06:00 - 16:00

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    Mercado de San Blas

    A lovely place to enjoy a delicious breakfast before starting a journey. Handcrafts available as well as fruits, vegetables and grocery items.

    Mon-Sat 06:00 - 16:00, closed Sun

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    T'Ankar Gallery

    Good for well-made but pricey indigenous weavings and pottery. No obvious fakes or tourist junk.

    Mon-Sat 11:00 - 20:30, closed Sun

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    Casa Ecologica

    Good for fair-trade textiles.

    Mon-Fri 09:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 18:00, closed Sat-Sun

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Cuzco (CC BY-SA 4.0).