Central Market, Lima
Central Market, known locally as Mercado Central, is located east of Abancay Avenue. The market fills an entire city block with stalls that sell fruit, meat, seafood or ready made meals. Visitors can also buy clothing, toys, kitchenware, books and other souvenirs.
Central Market is a popular place for locals to buy affordable food. Therefore, it is almost always bustling with activity. Visitors can plan to shop while they are at Central Market or they can simply enjoy a glimpse into the life of shopping with local Lima residents.
Central Market is located in the midst of shopping opportunities, but that's not all tourists will find in this area. The Plaza Castaneta park is nearby, as is the historic Convento Santa Rosa de las Monjas. It is also a short walk to the Santo Tomás Church and the Museum of the Inquisition and Congress.
The market is open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM.
Central Market is a popular place for locals to buy affordable food. Therefore, it is almost always bustling with activity. Visitors can plan to shop while they are at Central Market or they can simply enjoy a glimpse into the life of shopping with local Lima residents.
Central Market is located in the midst of shopping opportunities, but that's not all tourists will find in this area. The Plaza Castaneta park is nearby, as is the historic Convento Santa Rosa de las Monjas. It is also a short walk to the Santo Tomás Church and the Museum of the Inquisition and Congress.
The market is open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM.
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Central Market on Map
Sight Name: Central Market
Sight Location: Lima, Peru (See walking tours in Lima)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Lima, Peru (See walking tours in Lima)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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