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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.

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Address: Av. El Sol 1226
Getting there: intersection of Avenida del Sol and Tullumayo
Hours: Sun-Thu 08:00 - 21:00, Fri-Sat 07:00 - 21:00
Website: centroartesanalcusco.com (opens in a new tab)

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