{"id":5930,"date":"2023-05-02T23:31:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T23:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=5930"},"modified":"2024-12-28T10:34:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T15:34:52","slug":"the-6-best-markets-to-visit-in-cusco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/the-6-best-markets-to-visit-in-cusco\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Markets to Visit in Cusco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Peru\u2019s open-air markets full of superfoods and fresh produce are one of the things I love most about this surprising country! They are the lively centers of every neighborhood, buzzing with activity, interaction, and commerce. It\u2019s the place where many locals make a living &#8211; support them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On every aisle of the <strong>best markets in Cusco<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find products from local farms in every color of the rainbow &#8211; oranges, bananas, broccoli, carrots, coffee, quinoa, chocolate, beans, bell peppers, oregano, chia seeds, peanuts, maca powder, zucchini, wheat berries, corn, potatoes, mangoes, papayas + lots of foods you\u2019ve never heard of before. These are the building blocks of Peru\u2019s world-class cuisine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk a little further, and you might even get to a hardware store, seamstress, locksmith, Andean souvenirs, freshly cooked meals, clothes, bags, school supplies, plants, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 6 best markets to visit in Cusco:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents anchor-links\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-best-markets-in-cusco\" data-level=\"2\">Best Markets in Cusco<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Vinocanch\u00f3n\" data-level=\"3\">1.- Vinocanch\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ccascaparo\" data-level=\"3\">2.- Ccascaparo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#San-Pedro\" data-level=\"3\">3.- San Pedro<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wanchaq\" data-level=\"3\">4.- Wanchaq<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ttio\" data-level=\"3\">5.- Ttio<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#San-Blas\" data-level=\"3\">6.- San Blas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-in-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">In Conclusion\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-markets-in-cusco\">Best Markets in Cusco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Vinocanch\u00f3n\">1.- Vinocanch\u00f3n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This market is on the southern end of the city (the furthest from the historical center) just before exiting the city limits. It\u2019s one of the biggest and most well-stocked in town, the lifeblood for individual families, restaurants, and small shops in this half of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/the-best-day-trips-from-cusco\/\"><strong>Cusco<\/strong><\/a>. This place has lots of things for sale besides produce! It\u2019s likely you won\u2019t see another foreigner while you\u2019re there &#8211; it\u2019s a traditional market!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mercado+Vinocanchon\/@-13.5437307,-71.8879013,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbd654d3be9cf1645?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjy4fX5h4b6AhWLGrkGHYOpCsMQ_BJ6BAg5EAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Here\u2019s where it\u2019s located!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d915.290696074126!2d-71.88779791820862!3d-13.543781259920308!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x916e7ee94ebbe8bf%3A0xbd654d3be9cf1645!2sMercado%20Vinocanchon!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spe!4v1683069123747!5m2!1sen!2spe\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/vinocanchon-traditional-market.jpg\" alt=\"Vinocanch\u00f3n - Traditional market\" class=\"wp-image-5936\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vinocanch\u00f3n &#8211; Traditional market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/vinocanchon.jpg\" alt=\"Vinocanch\u00f3n - Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-5937\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vinocanch\u00f3n &#8211; Cusco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ccascaparo\">2.- Ccascaparo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ccascaparo is like the Vinocanch\u00f3n of north Cusco. It\u2019s large, traditional, well-stocked, and sells in bulk. This one\u2019s right in the historical center, near <strong>San Pedro market<\/strong> and the <strong>Para\u00edso <\/strong>shopping center. A driveable street runs right through the middle of it, and unofficial vendors will often sit along the road selling their goods. This market is more fresh produce and fewer other products as it\u2019s the central market that supplies smaller markets around town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=mercado+ccascaparo&amp;biw=1366&amp;bih=600&amp;tbm=lcl&amp;ei=X1UaY5KHEeiz5OUPz_G_gAM&amp;oq=mercado+ccascaparo&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i10i19k1.42225.45153.1.45450.18.16.0.1.1.0.309.2741.0j4j6j2.12.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..6.12.2535...0i273k1j0i512k1j0i30i15i22k1j0i30i22k1j0i30i22i10k1j0i30i15i22i10k1j0i390k1j0i13k1j0i30i13k1.0.eMngSXn27WY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Find it here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d314.41991574051144!2d-71.98290881433526!3d-13.522445946592676!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x916dd67622ae672d%3A0x291a9d173407035b!2sMercado%20Cascaparo%20Chico!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spe!4v1683069056444!5m2!1sen!2spe\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ccascaparo-the-central-market.jpg\" alt=\"Ccascaparo | The central market\" class=\"wp-image-5938\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ccascaparo | The central market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ccascaparo-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Ccascaparo Market\" class=\"wp-image-5939\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ccascaparo Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"San-Pedro\">3.- San Pedro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>San Pedro market is another one of the<strong> best markets in Cusco<\/strong>, <strong>Peru<\/strong>, that you should visit! It\u2019s just a short walk from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/top-10-places-to-visit-in-cusco\/\"><strong>Cusco\u2019s main square<\/strong><\/a> and is a great introduction to the <strong>market culture of Peru<\/strong>. This one is geared more toward visitors than locals. You\u2019ll find extensive souvenirs, fresh juice, hot meal sections, and a great aisle of local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/java-bust-what-makes-peruvian-coffee-worlds-very-best\/\"><strong>coffee<\/strong><\/a> and chocolate for sale, plus beautiful flowers. This one skips the hardware stores, shoe repair kiosks, and similar conveniences offered by some markets to focus on more tourist-friendly initiatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/San+Pedro+Market\/@-13.5209577,-71.9826676,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x66d1176e24a485a0?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZs4CKi4b6AhWTA9QKHQTaCW4Q_BJ6BAhpEAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Here\u2019s a map to get you there!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d1371.5177940000215!2d-71.98219411910381!3d-13.520992278247839!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x916dd67664356669%3A0x66d1176e24a485a0!2sSan%20Pedro%20Central%20Market!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spe!4v1683068884245!5m2!1sen!2spe\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/San-Pedro-The-best-markets-in-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"San Pedro - The best markets in Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-5940\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Pedro &#8211; The best markets in Cusco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/San-Pedro-The-market-culture-of-Peru.jpg\" alt=\"San Pedro - The market culture of Peru\" class=\"wp-image-5941\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Pedro &#8211; The market culture of Peru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Wanchaq\">4.- Wanchaq<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wanchaq market near the <strong>Avenida El Sol<\/strong> in the historical center is a good mixture of local and tourist traffic. They have all the products you could want and are known to be the best market to buy fresh fish and seafood brought in from the coast. This market in Cusco also has an amazing food court serving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/18-delicious-authentic-foods-to-try-in-peru\/\"><strong>local dishes<\/strong><\/a>, as well as convenient services like hardware stores, locksmiths, watchmakers, and shoemakers, as well as some clothes and a few souvenirs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mercado+Wanchaq\/@-13.5209574,-71.9826676,15z\/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1swanchaq+Market!3m5!1s0x916dd5e211d81e15:0x1f61707ddf0c9bb5!8m2!3d-13.5223003!4d-71.9714429!15sCg53YW5jaGFxIE1hcmtldFoQIg53YW5jaGFxIG1hcmtldJIBC3N1cGVybWFya2V0mgEkQ2hkRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVVJoY21GeGJ6QjNSUkFC4AEA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Follow this map to find it!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d1120.4658205612736!2d-71.97287446216923!3d-13.522320466257828!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x916dd5e211d81e15%3A0x1f61707ddf0c9bb5!2sMercado%20Wanchaq!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spe!4v1683068817226!5m2!1sen!2spe\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-Wanchaq-market.jpg\" alt=\"The Wanchaq market\" class=\"wp-image-5942\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Wanchaq market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/This-market-in-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"This market in Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-5943\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This market in Cusco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ttio\">5.- Ttio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ttio market is in a local neighborhood, and it\u2019s one of the most beautiful! It\u2019s a tall building with columns lining the front but with an open-air feel on the inside. Like the Wanchaq market, they have an extensive food court with meals and fresh juices. Don\u2019t expect too many extra services in this market, but there could be a thing or two. I feel like this is the cleanest and most spaciously organized of <strong>markets in Cusco<\/strong>, and the colors of the products make it extremely picturesque!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mercado+de+Ttio\/@-13.5300096,-72.0092904,12z\/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sttio+Market+cusco!3m5!1s0x916dd5fa690d975b:0xff836da0fbe46358!8m2!3d-13.5313996!4d-71.9602899!15sChF0dGlvIE1hcmtldCBjdXNjb1oTIhF0dGlvIG1hcmtldCBjdXNjb5IBBm1hcmtldJoBI0NoWkRTVWhOTUc5blMwVkpRMEZuU1VOdmEzSjJaRnBSRUFF4AEA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Here\u2019s how to get there!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d1678.7375305033042!2d-71.95896380096782!3d-13.531459347720455!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x916dd5fa690d975b%3A0xff836da0fbe46358!2sMercado%20de%20Ttio!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spe!4v1683068617535!5m2!1sen!2spe\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-Ttio-market.jpg\" alt=\"The Ttio market\" class=\"wp-image-5945\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ttio market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Like-the-Wanchaq-market.jpg\" alt=\"Like the Wanchaq market\" class=\"wp-image-5946\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Like the Wanchaq market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"San-Blas\">6.- San Blas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The San Blas market is located in the tourist neighborhood of the same name, in the historic center of <strong>Cusco, Peru<\/strong>. It is considered one of the oldest and most popular markets in the city. Inside, you will notice a colorful atmosphere, where you will find a great variety of local products: fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products, and handmade products, among others. There are also Andean products: quinoa, maca, and kiwicha, very popular in <strong>Peruvian gastronomy<\/strong>. A visit to this market is one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/9-fun-things-do-cusco\/\"><strong>things to do in Cusco<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=1ON6gXdmcbQp96iv4tQ61jjDJRmY&amp;hl=es&amp;ll=-13.522846146449664%2C-71.97578463176878&amp;z=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Find it here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d444.66931630143694!2d-71.9728106036442!3d-13.515776998141227!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x916dd60c8aa20c3f%3A0x70e15d582ba75ea3!2sMercado%20%22San%20Blas%22!5e0!3m2!1sen!2spe!4v1683068252097!5m2!1sen!2spe\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-San-Blas-market-Andean-products.jpg\" alt=\"The San Blas market - Andean products\" class=\"wp-image-5947\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The San Blas market &#8211; Andean products<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/The-San-Blas-market.jpg\" alt=\"The San Blas market\" class=\"wp-image-5948\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The San Blas market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-conclusion\">In Conclusion\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t go wrong with any of these gorgeous, bustling markets! Honestly, spending some time just walking around and watching as life happens around you in these markets in Cusco is one of the best <strong>things you can do in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/28-very-best-things-to-do-in-peru\/\"><strong>Peru<\/strong><\/a>! It\u2019ll boost your Spanish skills, too. 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