Park Kennedy Crafts Market, Lima

Park Kennedy Crafts Market, Lima

Park Kennedy is located in the heart of Lima's Miraflores district, a popular spot for both budget-conscious backpackers and affluent tourists. This park, along with the coastal path a few blocks to the southwest, serves as a central hub within this upscale neighborhood. In the park's central area, you'll come across a small market known as Park Kennedy Crafts Market.

Within the market, you'll discover tables showcasing various Peruvian textiles and colorful hand-knitted items like chullo hats, scarves, Andean shawls, and bags of various shapes and sizes. Be sure to keep an eye out for the ever-popular finger puppets, featuring characters ranging from Muppets to llamas, which make delightful gifts for children back home.

For those interested in finely crafted jewelry, you'll find an array of options made from Peruvian silver. There's a diverse selection of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces adorned with traditional Peruvian designs. If silver jewelry exceeds your budget, there are also many handcrafted jewelry items available at more affordable prices.

Leather goods, such as bags and wallets, are also on display, as well as traditional Peruvian handmade gourds, which make unique decorative gifts for friends and family.

If you're interested in antiques, some stalls at the market offer intriguing items, though evaluating their value may require expertise. You'll find small wooden and bronze cannons, ancient Peruvian coins, and an assortment of possibilities. Among these, there are statues carved from wood depicting horses, some with peasant workers and others featuring Spanish conquistadors carrying their burdens.

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Sight Name: Park Kennedy Crafts Market
Sight Location: Lima, Peru (See walking tours in Lima)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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