Stock up at Huaraz's Mercado Central
Shop for supplies at the Mercado Central, the main market in Huaraz. This traditional market is not only a great place to buy fruit and veg, but it also offers an insight into the local culture, with stall owners in traditional dress selling all kinds of local produce. Vegetarians beware: there’s a lot of meat on display, including freshly-skinned guinea pigs ready for the pot.
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