Huancayo - Daily Markets

The daily markets in Huancayo are where artisans can be found selling their artwork. There is a variety of these markets, some selling art and others selling all kinds of novelty items. Note that the artwork here has a range of quality and it helps to know the difference in advance. Two noteworthy daily markets are the Mercado Artesanal and the Mercado Moyorista. The Mercado Artesanal is a small market where visitors will find alpaca and wool blankets, hats, scarves, socks, and other miscellaneous items. The Mercado Moyorista sells fruits, vegetables, and herbs and is a good place to either buy these items or watch the transactions with the locals shopping here.