Chiclayo Shopping and Districts

(Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru)



Photo of busy local marketWhether you are shopping for traditional Peruvian alpaca woollen clothing, shawls, hand-made jewellery or local handicrafts, Chiclayo will happily oblige. The shops in Chiclayo are accompanied by a series of colourful markets, which are spread over a number of blocks and provide a very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon shopping.

Close to Chiclayo, there is also plenty of shopping to be found in the neighbouring city of Lambayeque, which has become known for its exceptional herb market. Alternatively, just over 19 km / 12 miles from the city, Monsefu is brimming with local artisans and quality clothing, which is best purchased at the central market, particularly if you are prepared to try your hand at haggling over the price.


View of shoppers in the city centre

Where to Shop

For the ultimate shopping experience in Chiclayo, pay a visit to the must-see Mercado Modelo, which lies north of the Plaza de Armas and the Mercado Central.

The lively Modelo flea market ranks amongst the most interesting in the whole of Peru and boasts nothing short of a labyrinth of market stalls, selling everything from fresh produce and woven items, to craft works and even live animals.

Market pictureOn the south-western side of Chiclayo's popular Mercado Modelo is something quite different for those shopping for unusual souvenirs of their time in Peru, the Witch Doctor's Market.

Known locally as the Mercado de Brujos, the Witch Doctor's Market is worth exploring and comes complete with its very own shamans.