Center for Traditional Textiles of Cuzco
Cuzco
This nonprofit organization, founded in 1996, promotes the survival of traditional weaving. You may be able to catch a shop-floor demonstration…
Must-see shopping in Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
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Ollantaytambo
A nonprofit boutique selling gorgeous locally woven sweaters, hats and gloves made with organic dyes, as well as handmade leather handbags and wallets…
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Cuzco
Cuzco’s central market is a must-see. Pig heads for caldo (soup), frogs (to enhance sexual performance), vats of fruit juice, roast lechón (suckling pig)…
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Cuzco
This tiny coffee seller near the San Pedro Market sells great local organic roasts, ground and whole bean, for very reasonable prices. You can also get a…
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Ollantaytambo
Selling handmade jewelry, alpaca and woolen goods and indigenous weavings, this Finnish-owned design-savvy shop sells more interesting items than the…
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Cuzco
This weaving cooperative with quality goods is run by 12 mountain communities from Cuzco and Apurimac; it’s at the far end of the inner courtyard.
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Cuzco
Cuzco’s most extensive public book exchange, plus used guidebooks, new titles and music for sale.
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Cuzco
A cramped but interesting artisan shop bursting with religious figures and ornate mirrors.
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Cuzco
Crammed with new gear and rentals, this gear shop is a handy stop for all your trekking needs, including repellent, equipment and some clothing. There are…
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Cuzco
Huanchac is the local destination of choice for breakfast the morning after, specializing in the two hangover staples – jolting acid ceviche and greasy…
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Cuzco
One of several outlets of a well-known artisan shop selling souvenirs, religious figures and ornate mirrors.
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Cuzco
Taller and Museo Mérida offers striking earthenware statues that straddle the border between craft and art.
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Cuzco
Mass-produced tourist tat from textiles to teapots are sold at the vast Centro Artesenal Cuzco.
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Cuzco
Taller Olave sells reproductions of colonial sculptures and pre-colonial ceramics.
