Where Lima shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Lima shops, snacks and lunches.
Mercado N1 de Surquillo at Av Paseo de la Republica and Narciso de la Colina is Lima's destination market for ceviche stalls and the freshest Pacific fish.
Go for: Ceviche stalls, Produce, Aji and herbs, Fresh fish
Tip: Go early (07:30-10:00) for the freshest produce; Sunday is quieter than Saturday.
Mercado Central at Jr. Ucayali 615 in Centro Historico is Lima's central market beside Chinatown, produce hall plus food stalls and butchers daily.
Go for: Produce, Andean tubers, Chinatown ingredients, Cuy and rabbit, Fresh fish
Tip: The market sits in Barrios Altos beside Barrio Chino; walk Calle Capon for the Cantonese-Peruvian chifa lunch.
Mercado Pesquero Artesanal at Caleta de Chorrillos is the Lima artisanal fish market beside the Club Regatas, fresh Pacific fish lands 07:00 and 16:00 daily.
Go for: Fresh fish, Pacific shellfish, Lenguado, Pulpo and conchas negras
Tip: Catch arrives 07:00 and 16:00; the wholesale auction is the morning spectacle.
Bioferia Barranco at Jr Union 108 beside the Iglesia del Carmen is Lima's Saturday organic farmers' market, 40-plus stalls of organic food and craft.
Go for: Organic produce, Andean grains and tubers, Cacao and chocolate, Vegan prepared food
Tip: Saturday morning only; the sister Bioferia Miraflores at Parque Reducto runs the same Saturday 08:30-14:00 with the same vendor mix.