Markets in Lima

Mercado de Surquillo is an authentic neighborhood food market beloved by Lima's top chefs and serious home cooks. Unlike tourist-oriented markets, it offers an unfiltered look at Peru's extraordinary biodiversity of fruits, vegetables, grains, and seafood.

Local market in Surquillo popular with chefs for fresh ceviche ingredients, tropical fruits, and Peruvian spices..

Mercado Indio Miraflores is a large artisan market selling traditional Peruvian crafts, alpaca textiles, silver jewellery, and souvenirs. It's the most tourist-friendly market in Lima.

Mercado Central de Lima has been the commercial heart of the historic center since the 19th century. Situated at the edge of Lima's Chinatown (Barrio Chino), it offers everything from tropical fruits and Andean grains to Chinese-Peruvian chifa ingredients.

Polvos Azules is a sprawling indoor market near Lima's Chinatown selling electronics, sportswear, accessories, and a wide variety of knock-off and genuine goods.