What to bring from Peru?

Peru is one of those countries, coming back from which one does not need to think much over what to buy to relatives, friends, friends and colleagues. The choice of souvenirs from Peru is so huge that you will think how to buy it all and take it home again. The prices are very democratic, besides, it's customary to bargain in the markets, and in souvenir shops and shops for a few purchases can give a discount.

Memorable gifts from Peru

So, let's start by ordering what you can bring from Peru.

1. Some of the most popular souvenirs from Peru are products made of wool llama and alpaca - hats, scarves, sweaters, mittens, ponchos, national headgear, blankets, wall panels depicting scenes of Indian life. These are very beautiful, warm, soft and absolutely not prickly woolen things. The fur of young alpaca (baby alpaca) is most valued. A sweater ("chompa") will cost from 30 to 60 salts. Scarf ("chalina") and even less, only 10 salts or 100 rubles. Products from alpaca and llama wool are sold everywhere, both in markets and in shops, for example, in Arequipa . We draw your attention to the fact that the factory articles made from alpaca fur are more vivid and colorful. Handmade products are also of excellent quality, but not as bright as Peruvians use only natural colors when knitting.
2. Woven products : napkins, pillowcases, rag bags, handkerchiefs, pashmina, cover mats (tapis). Here you will find a huge assortment of products and a choice of colors. The wall mat will cost you about 30-40 salts, napkins and pillowcases with embroidery of Inca symbols - 2-10 salts.
3. Ornaments - earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces. The manufacture of silver jewelry in Peru has always been very popular. In souvenir shops there is a huge selection of rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, etc. There are also enameled products. Prices start from 3-5 salts and up to 25-35.
4. Playing chess and parchis . Chess can be bought both with wooden figures, and with ceramic ones, which are cheaper. The most popular are the figures of the Incas and conquistadors. Chess with wooden figures will cost you 25 salts, and with ceramic figures you can buy for 10-15 salts.
5. T-shirts with the image of Machu Picchu , the flag of Peru . Going to shopping , be sure to buy yourself such a thing - good memories for many years will be provided.
6. Ceramics is also the most important craft in Peru. On the ceramic items depict historical motifs, on the dishes are mainly geometric ornaments.
7. Paintings . The choice for every taste and wallet. Bright, original and very original. Written mainly acrylic paints, as images artists use the cobbled streets of Lima , Cusco , as well as the landscapes and ruins of famous Peruvian attractions. The inhabitants of Ayacucho are the most famous artisans in the field of decorative art of Peru. One of the most interesting genres of local art is called Retablo Ayacuchano.
8. Products made of wood . They represent a huge assortment of the most wooden furniture, as well as decorations for it, various supports, photo frames, decorative utensils, wooden musical instruments, pens.
9. Disks with music of the peoples of Peru, musical instruments (such as a whistle, as well as flute ken from reed, sampony, a tool called the sound of rain)
10. Knitted dolls of Cuzco . An original gift for both kids and adults.

Delicious souvenirs from Peru

Gastronomic souvenirs from Peru include cocoa paste, Pisco vodka, tea from coca leaves, inca-cola and corn snacks.

1. Cocoa paste for making hot chocolate is a tile weighing 200 grams, which will be enough to prepare 15-20 cups of chocolate. On the market, such a tile can be bought for 4 salts. There are also various seasonings sold, including cinnamon.
2. Pisco . Traditional local vodka is made from grapes. The stores sell an average of 20 salts, and airports are much more expensive. In restaurants of Peruvian cuisine visitors are offered a cocktail "Pisco Sauer", based on Pisco vodka.
3. Tea made from coca leaves . Coke Peruvians chew as a means of combating mountain sickness. Peru is very fond of coca-mate, both from coca leaves, and in a mixture of coca with other teas and herbs. On sale you can also find candy and chocolate with the addition of coca leaves. We draw your attention that the export of coca leaves from Peru is prohibited, but it is allowed to take out tea from them.
4. Inka-cola . It is a carbonated drink of the Buratino type. The popularity of Inca-Cola in Peru is not lower than that of the Phantos and Coca-Cola in the CIS countries.
5. Corn snacks . Peru is the birthplace of corn, so it is undeniably loved and produced in large quantities. In shops you can buy in small bags fried and swollen grains of giant corn, which have a very interesting taste.

Thinking about what to bring from Peru, consider also options for leather photo albums and notebooks, fridge magnets, postcards with Peruvian, bijouterie. The most common plots of souvenirs are the Inca calendar, the image of the Tumi and the Inca cross - the Chakans.