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.
Order: Don Cevichero in the central stall section.
Tip: Go early (07:30-10:00) for the freshest produce; Sunday is quieter than Saturday.
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.
Order: Walk the morning auction (07:00) then take pulpo, lenguado or conchas negras to a cevicheria nearby.
Tip: Catch arrives 07:00 and 16:00; the wholesale auction is the morning spectacle.