Real Roman Scenes Seen from A Taxi

The quality of the photos is not high as most of these are shot from the car. Rome is not always beautiful. It is also a place of beggars, homelessness, trash, food banks, traffic, and always, the one eternal thing is tourists.

A beggar. Some will approach you and talk to you.
Typical mode of transport.
For the tourists…
Always luggage.
Selfies…
Lots of dogs here.
A selfie at the forum.

M’s Adventures Useful Contact Info for Lima

Contact info for drivers, dentists, estheticians, mani-pedi, waiters, classes, chocolate, vets, furniture-makers, and other services you might be looking for while living in Lima. Some of these are services I have personally enjoyed and others are highly recommended. Most like Whatsapp as a form of communication. If they do not speak English and you don’t speak Spanish, use Google translate. (A note on Peruvian names: Peruvians spell their names with a creativity that has been written about in the national newspapers. So John can be Jhon, Jon, Yon, Yhon, and beyond.) To learn about some of these entrepreneurs, watch my video about them on the video page of this website or on YouTube.
CATERING/Waitstaff
Private chef and sommelier: Jasmine (speaks English): 944 534 074
Catering: Try Miski: 965 217 210
Waiters: Jhon Vasquez owns JJ Waiters (speak English): 993 163 866
Javier is a professional waiter. His daughter is also a waiter and she speaks English: 999 185 037 (about 100 soles for an event)
CLASSES (food and drink)
Chocolate and coffee classes at El Cacaotal with Amanda and Felipe. They speak English: 937 595 812, 939 447 367
Cooking classes: Sky Kitchen: 943 701 874
Buda Bakes: Amelia speaks English: 921 924 236
Masas Salvaje for sourdough breads, beer, and classes: Francisco speaks English: 933 790 881
Wine tastings: Jasmine (speaks English): 944 534 074
Wine tasting classes and certification in enology, and sensory analysis classes, try taking class with Jorge (speaks English) the Peruvian Sommelier School: eps@sommeliersperu.edu.peĀ 
WineBox, owned by Gonzalo (speaks English) also does monthly subscriptions of wine delivery to your house.
DRIVERS
Most taxi drivers can be hired per hour or for the day (30 soles per hour is the normal rate).
Yuberlyn: 923 484 172
Orlando (speaks English): 936 034 508
Michael (speaks English): 979 349 077
GUIDES
Brenda Ortiz (speaks English): graffiti tours and other tours of Barranco: 962 373 975
Miller (speaks English) has a fleet of vehicles and guides: 977 654 348
Dyan: While not a professional guide, she can take you for a hike, or fishing, or babysit your guests around town (speaks English): 937 210 084
PERSONAL HYGIENE SERVICES
Again, there are many places to get all these things done. But these are some that I know of.
Dentistry: Dr. Angeles speaks English: 998 237 144
50 soles for a checkup and cleaning with Dr. Miriam: 991-590-656.
Hair: Many places, but try Mariela who makes house calls: 942-961-464.
Thomas Bennett is an American hair stylist, speaks English: 970-740-639.
Mani-pedi: Monica is the best: 950-070-925. She makes house calls. About 60 soles for a mani-pedi.
Massage: Whatsapp Dora and she will send someone for massages and facials: 999-353-381
Facials: Brian Douglas speaks English: 987-727-133
PETS
Vets: For international transportation, I’ve heard good things about Petwings.
For house calls, Dr. Cols speaks English and can get your pet’s papers in order as well: 959-189-949.
SHOPPING
Like in many places, if you like to customize, personalize, design, then you can do that here, at reasonable prices. Let the inner designer out!
Ceramics: want those plates from Central? Jallpa NiƱa is the most famous store that sells ceramics but you can also find it at Dedalo and other locations. Almost all of these vendors only speak Spanish which is a good mix with Google translate.
Fashion (clothes/shoes/jewelry/handbags/leather): there are so many places that can make you hand made clothes, shoes, jewelry, handbags, and leather products. Here are some:
— seamstress: there are many shops, or try Miriam: 957-383-230
— jewelry: many places on Petit Thouars avenue. Try Petit Thouars Avenue 5321, interior shop 103. 100 soles for custom made earrings and 200 soles for a custom made necklace.
— handbags, shoes, furniture, and leather repair. Try Luis: 981-025-192
— shoes: Kaleydo shoes has ready to wear but you can also design your own. Carla also speaks some English: 988-027-111
Furniture: can be bought ready made at places like Don Bosco. They can also make customized furniture. Some of highly recommended furniture makers are Casa Rustico (Juan Carlos at 977-188-057), and Tharina Kaspi. Customized furniture is not cheap but you can get what you like and it will be cheaper than in many other countries (U.S., Germany, Australia). You can also get your furniture repaired and refurbished here. I even had a “vintage” plastic poof re-sewn, re-stuffed, and re-polished, by a shoe repairman. He also re-upholstered a footstool and added a leather seat.
Frames: get your photos, awards, diplomas, etc. framed here. There are many, many, shops that frame. A diploma sized goldish frame is about 50 soles ($17).
Metal: it seems like every street has a metal working shop. Every building has a handmade door so, you could get one too. Or get a headboard or staircase made. The only limits are your Spanish skills and patience.
Fabric and yarn: alpaca, llama, and vicuna products are the main shopping item in Peru, but you can find fabric and yarn by the yard in Gamarra, La Victoria. This district is infamous but after the mayor cleaned it up, it is on its way to gentrification. The fabric can still be bought for great prices. A yard/meter of fleece for 6 soles (under $2).
Souvenirs: at Dedalo, Las Pallas, and at the Inka Market/Indian Market/Inka Plaza etc. on Petit Thouars. These stores also sell high end items and ceramics.
Other things: black salt, mangosteen, anyone? I wrote about it somewhere…

M’s Adventures Love Letter to Peru Movie Trailer

As I mentioned in a previous blog posting, we are all content creators now. I started the M’s Adventures blog/website when I moved to Bangladesh in 2011 (you can read one of my early blog postings here), and since then, I’ve created a book for each country I’ve lived in. As I will soon depart Peru, I was looking through photos to put together my book. The previous books have been published on Lulu.

But, this time, as I’m learning how to make movies on iMovie, I thought I’d make a “videobook” or moving picture book, a love letter to Peru. I may also make a paper book, but I’ll see how I feel when I’ve edited 8,000 photos and taught myself more iMovie. For now, here’s a film trailer so you can see what how it’s going. Don’t worry, the content of the body of the show will be less dramatic (film production really teaches one how much music changes the mood of a piece).

Here is the video trailer for “M’s Adventures in Peru: A Love Letter”

Or if you prefer to watch it on my YouTube channel, here is theĀ link.

 

Traveling on the Worldwide Web

During this time of quarantine, many of us are “artist in residence” or “banished from the realm” — all depending on how you want to phrase it. I have been in splendid isolation. Free to travel the worldwide web. Armchair traveling is actually one of my favorite forms of travel because it’s comfortable, cheap, not sweaty, and I don’t have to get on a plane. Deep in the outer galaxy of this blog, is my travel page where I list many of my favorite travel writers and quotes. I revisited my travel page and actually re-bought a paperback book of one of my favorite travelogues.

ā€œLike all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.ā€ –- Benjamin Disraeli

Much of the Internet, podcasts, YouTube videos, Instagram, Facebook, IGTV, etc. reminds me of that book, The Diary of a Nobody. Most of us are nobodies. Equal among other nobodies. Driveler among drivelers. So why not add my voice to the cacophony? On my media page (and here on Google Podcasts), there are links to the other platforms from where I’m catching the virtual cyber train. In preparation, I’ve been exploring, adventuring, and I found there are so many new places to visit, people to talk to, and things to eat. After my residence as “artiste in residence” is done (or “digital content creator” as is the new name on the street), I’ll be back out there.

One of my newest gadgets is a tripod/selfie stick with light.

On Facebook, there is a group called, “View from my window” and I’ve enjoyed it. Very positive people and it makes one realize how beautiful, and similar, this world is.

On Instagram, I’ve delighted in the mother-daughter E. and S. Minchilli (yes, that’s their last name!) cook, talk, answer questions, and adore Rome, and everything Italian.

On YouTube, I discovered that I could pay for programs and get really high definition videos (much higher definition than when I watched the original shows in the 1990s).

On Stitcher, I’ve been listening to The Fantastic History of Food (who can resist a title called, “Piracy, Witches and Hot Chocolate.“?) Plus, since I’ve learned so much about cacao from Amanda at El Cacaotal, I see/hear about cacao and want to learn more. Also, on Stitcher, it’s comforting to hear Christopher Kimball (from when I watched lots of PBS) on Milk Street.

On Podbean, I listened to surprisingly entertaining banter about hunting and nudists on The MeatEater Podcast, Ep. 220.

As I’ve explored podcasts, I realized that this is basically radio, that old fashioned technology that like many technologies, can change the world, or bring comfort (like FDR’s Fireside Chats — check out the film of him giving a chat). I would call podcasts, “audio-blogging” and you are welcome to call it that too.

And as the quote above indicates, much of life is stranger than fiction so why not read, see, hear, more of it, without the hassle of airplanes (for now). Happy adventures from splendid isolation!

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor in the Toilet Paper Hunt

Searching for toilet paper in the time of COVID feels a bit like participating in the Hunger Games. Well, only in the U.S. In other places, like Peru, there is plenty of toilet paper. But, then again, I don’t suppose anyone in Lima has stockpiled it quite as much as in some other Internet-famous stories. This hunting for toilet paper has made me think quite a bit about toilets (read this article, if you have also been thinking about toilets). Of course, there is the basic psychological economic angle to this: when the… hits the fan, then at least the purchase of toilet paper is something one can do to take the situation into your own hands, so to speak.Ā 

When I read the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the hairdressers who populated the earth, used tree leaves as currency. Toilet paper can be dear (a British expression for pricey) and I recall hearing about people using the Sears catalog as toilet paper.

A doodle I did about the worth of toilet paper. This scene actually happened.

If only toilet paper grew on trees. It sort of does, if you’re a cowboy. The Mullein is a plant called “cowboy toilet paper” because that’s what it was used as.Ā 

In many cultures the idea of using toilet paper is odd, even unsanitary. Many places use water (In previous times in the Yemen, they used sand.) either in bidet, hose, scooper, or some other method. In ancient Rome, they used a toilet brush. In modern times, the Japanese toilet is famous for “contactless” cleaning including water, warm air, heated seats, and music. Toilets are one thing that have not evolved much as Bill Gates will tell you.Ā 

Oddly, the other thing that is hard to find is Tabasco sauce. Maybe everyone is using the Tabasco to wash down their own cooking… and then they need the toilet paper…

Fast Food in Lima – Even in the Time of COVID

Peruvians love fast food. They love hamburgers, hotdogs, fried chicken, and pizza. Peru has chains like Bembos which is their version of McDonalds, and many other chains including Pizza Hut, KFC, Popeyes, and the newest arrival from the U.S is Little Caesars (pick up only). Taco Bell (part of Pizza Hut and KFC) was closed for a decade but it has made a reappearance, perhaps as a sign that more Peruvians have been exposed to U.S. television and pop culture. Three years ago, the taco was a foreign food. Now, the taco can now be found on almost all menus in Lima, even at the high end places.

As of May 14, 2020, many of these chains are now delivering. I have added them to the massive google document (down around 700 something of places that deliver) which is linked in my previous blog posting on delivery in Lima.

I can’t find any photos from the fast food places mentioned, so I include a photo of the last good burger I had in Lima (at Django’s).

Delivery in Lima in the Time of COVID – the List

IMG_5275To make it easier to hunt for those who cannot access Google Docs, here is the list of delivery places in Lima as of May 9, 2020. As always the Google doc is updated daily. This post is “stuck” to the top of the blog as a featured posting and can also be found in the pages sections (I changed the template of the blog — gosh, it’s been what five years or so since I changed my WordPress template — so I thought it was time. Hopefully it’s easier for folks to read some of my previous articles). I have also added the COVID delivery list as a PDF for those who like that style of info: FoodGroceryDeliveryLima-COVID – FoodGroceryDeliveryLima-COVID.

To make it fit on this page, I have deleted the category and location columns.Ā 

NameTypePhone – from PE cellEmail-websiteNotes
Cinthia Adrianzenmasks, gloves, sanitizer987 982 659Ā verified
Aerospacialmasks943 739 603Ā Ā 
Ainhoasanitizer gel932 561 705Ā Ā 
Farmacia Queensmedication, drugs, sanitary items01 264 3444www.farmaciaqueen.com.peĀ 
Farmacia Universalmedication, drugs, sanitary items01 417-1800, 982 700 080www.farmaciauniversal.comĀ 
Inkafarmamedication, drugs, sanitary items01 314-2020www.inkafarma.peĀ 
Mi Farmamedication, drugs, sanitary items01 642-9398, 938 882 441www.farmalisto.com.peĀ 
Boticas MedFarma Saludmedication, drugs, sanitary items922 398 888www.boticasmedfarmasalud.negocio.site, FBĀ 
Barthel Bakerybread, sandwiches999 705 563Ā verified, very busy
Capo de Pastapasta and desserts923 015 329Ā verified
El Cacaotalchocolate937 595 812Ā verified
Mo Bistromeals986 006 575Ā Ā 
?Asian fusion?987 794 607Ā Ā 
Nutri Store Confiterianuts956 784 365Ā Ā 
Audsy Cateringmeals, empanadas, sandwiches992 760 984eaudsy@yahoo.comverified, 48 hr pre-order
El Fruterofruit juice pulp, fruit etc.987 643 067, 960 778 541Ā verified
Arandanos del Huertofruit products934 993 717Ā Ā 
Cheese Corner Perucheese936 686 315Ā verified, min S/200, S/12 fee, pay via bank transfer, 48 hr preorder
Selectos Ibericoscharcuterie939 739 982Ā Ā 
Pizza al Volo (Brian Mollison)pizza984 714 955Ā verified
Le P’tite Francebread01 342 1565Ā Ā 
Naduhealth food and meals960 765 259Ā Ā 
Don ItaloItalian998 128 448Ā Ā 
Pastas Pinapasta, lasagne, ravioli941 378 379pedidos@pastaspina.com.peverified
Marciano Veganovegan996 282 852Ā Ā 
La Cacerola Gourmetcooked chicken meat920 716 283Ā Ā 
Dona Marthaveggie spirals, fruit, veg914 997 971Ā Ā 
La Principalpasta, desserts995 561 655Ā Ā 
Cafe Monrealcoffee983 277 479www.cafemonreal.comĀ 
Faustaquiche, aji de gallina, desserts, etc.989 496 359Ā Ā 
Naturally Divinespiced oils986 801 082Ā Ā 
Huachanotamal, cheese, pickles, beans, fruit, etc.987 142 858Ā pay via bank transfer
Glacialwater924 812 105Ā Ā 
Mercabastofruit and vegetables942 000 035Ā Ā 
Osso Carniceriameat01 469 7438, 922 019 328, La Molina +51 987 967 210San Isidro +51 922 019 328www.osso.peWed-Sun 9AM-12noon, S/15 fee
Don Titomeat949 722 371Ā Ā 
Granja del Vallequail eggs996 399 970Ā 100 for S/10
Carniceria Pal Diariomeat981 323 389, 998 264 075www.paldiario.com.peno cash. Min S/100
Serranomeat994 537 137, 965 326 525Ā Ā 
San Fernandochicken and turkey01 219 5600, ext. Surco: 5002, Miraflores, San Isidro, 5003, Barranco 5004,Ā M-S, 9AM-2PM
BioFeriafruit and vegetables999 104 963Ā Ā 
Pescoseafood914 651 233Ā Ā 
Kasani Fishseafood925 941 225Ā Ā 
Surquillofruit and vegetables990 123 602Ā minimum 20 soles
Mercampofruit and vegetables928 624 119Ā no cash
La Sanahoriahealth foodBarranco: 913 733 677, Surco: 913 733 367, San Isidro: 913 733 668Ā Ā 
AJEwater, sportade, juice pulp980 493 562, 932 107 925, 993 207 058Ā Ā 
Gallinas Libreseggs – cage free993 477 758Ā minimum 100 eggs!
Peru Pacificseafood946 541 722, 01 717 9506inbox on FacebookĀ 
Naturally Divinehealth food – coconut oil, flour, jojoba, etc.986 801 082Ā Ā 
Sanuahealth foodĀ message on InstagramĀ 
Karin Eco Fishfish from an artisanal fisher woman987 104 168Ā minimum three bags, pay via BCP, BBVA, and Yape
Amaru Superfoodsdried fruit, stevia, cacao, etc.940 851 444Ā Ā 
Palacio del PastapastaĀ palaciodelpasta.mitienda.peĀ 
Jordi Prime Grillmeat and frozen fries955 373 365Ā Ā 
La Parritecameat, pickles, wine, charcoal01 446 2278, 998 918 822www.parriteca.com, FacebookĀ 
Cafe Ecologicocoffee992 687 398Ā Ā 
Agricola Organicosfruit and vegetables992 845 300Ā Ā 
Puku PukucoffeeĀ @nanayperu on InstagramĀ 
Dumancheese999 502 049Ā Ā 
Valle del Rio Chillonfruit and vegetables954 122 645, 945 303 096Ā Ā 
U of Agraria La Molinafruit and vegetables999 308 582Ā Ā 
Agroferias Campesinasfruit and vegetables, seafoodĀ delivery@agroferias.comĀ 
Universidad Nacional Agrariafruit, veg, meat, dairy948-022-028Ā 5 day pre-order
Volcan de Frutasfruit and vegetables994 304 459Ā Ā 
Verduleria Verafruit and vegetables995 738 887Ā Ā 
Carniceria Sumas Aychameat999 694 971Ā Ā 
Donna y Maribelchicken952 508 545Ā verified
De Mercado Verduras y frutasfruit and vegetables993 372 039Ā Ā 
Fresh Martonline store934 109 650www.freshmart.peĀ 
Pescaderia Rositafish980 758 562Ā Ā 
Food Cofruit and vegetables914 395 793, 942 369 084pedidos@foodco.peVerified
Expat Shoplentils, etc.Ā www.expatshop.peAviv Hemant
Ivan Pugaseafood974 531 053Ā Verified
AvĆ­cola Gloriacorn fed eggs994-113-514Ā Tues and Wed
Avinkachicken01 615-3770 / 965-396-725avinka.riqra.comOrder 9 – 2
Del Mercadogroceries993-372-039Ā Ā 
Don Torcuatogroceries962-962-952don_torcuato3@hotmail.comĀ 
Franvivefruit and vegetables965-394-546 / 998-134-143Ā minimum S/100
Fruta al DĆ­afruitĀ www.frutaldia.com.peĀ 
Lima OrgÔnicaorganic951-125-106pedidos@limaorganica.pe / www.limaorganica.pe. 
MercadilloorganicĀ www.mercadillo.pe.Ā 
Nanaygroceries-eggs-veganĀ Fb: nanaype / Ig: nanayperu.Ā 
Organic Expressorganic910-901-524Ā Ā 
Sana Saludable y Naturalorganic991-072-866@sana_synperu.T, Th, F delivery
Sprout Housesprouts936-605-482@sprout.house.pe.Sat and Sun only. S/30 minimum
Todo Frescofruit and vegetables981-594-764Ā M-S, S/100 minimum
Tu ChacritagroceriesĀ www.tuchacrita.pe.Ā 
Tu MercadogroceriesĀ www.tumercadoperu.comĀ 
Vacas Felicesdairy and organicĀ www.vacasfelices.comĀ 
Zu CanastagroceriesĀ www.zucanasta.comverified, excellent veggies, no new clients
Verduras Erickfruit, veg, cleaning products993 689 003Ā One day pre-order, 50 sol minimum
Bodega Thiaguitofruit and vegetables998 911 199Ā Ā 
Tienda Valentinagroceries01 372 9349Ā Ā 
Bodega Edithgroceries01 275 0555Ā Ā 
Del Eden de Av. Primaveragroceries934 572 804Ā cash or yape
Andean Pacific Foodsseafood966 555 459Ā verified
Bodega Barrancogroceries01 477 9149Ā Ā 
La Calandriagroceries941-368-345www.facebook.com/lacalandriabarrancoĀ 
D’Manu Gourmetpreserves and sauces98-374-296@dmanugourmet.Thu-Sat delivery
Misha Rastrerakefir, kombucha, eco personal hygiene924-713-062www.facebook.com/misharastrera / www.misharastrera.com.Delivery los martes y viernes de 10:00 a 16:00 horas
Punto OrgƔnicoorganic fruit, veg, and products989-043-427.www.puntoorganico.com24 hrs notice for orders
Thaniyayfruit butters, keto958-344-860@thaniyayperu.8 soles for delivery
Bodega Arakakigroceries01 445-6078.Ā zona Enrique Palacios street
Bodega El Paisagroceries926-680-450. Zona TomÔs Marsano cuadra 17
Bodega Elizabethgroceries999-927-459 / 435-3709Ā Ā 
Bodega Kunimongroceries01 253-6146Ā Zona Juan G. Moore
Bodega TantaleÔngroceries01 242-2019.  
Bodega Edgardgroceries996-350-584.Ā Zona Av. Angamos Oeste con Av. Comandante Espinar
Cosecha2GOfruit and vegetables979-281-980Ā Ā 
FruterĆ­a Robert, Mercado de Santa Cruzfruit and vegetables983-467-985Ā Ā 
Frutero Javier de Mercado Mendiburufruit and vegetables956-784-365Ā Ā 
Jet Marketgroceries937-264-756 / 934-890-462Ā 8:30am to 5pm
Manuel Mercado Mendiburumeat992-694-971Ā Ā 
Punto Gourmetgroceries01 273-8264 Zona Simón Salguero. Hacen reparto solo por las mañanas.
Quillari Marketgroceries962-284-873Ā Zona Mendiburu
Thika Thanigroceries987-448-914Ā Ā 
Tienda Minimarketgroceries01 241-5999Ā Zona Parque Tradiciones
Bodega 3B Marketgroceries01 396-1374Ā Zona Calle Las Rosas, La Molina Vieja
Bodega Rinconada del Lagogroceries01 368-2406Ā Ā 
La Esquina. Zona Las Lagunas: Pedidos: 479-0842.groceries01 479-0842Ā Zona Las Lagunas
Market Donnagroceries01 479-2358Ā Ā 
Todo Frescogroceries981-594-764Ā Mon-Sat. S/100 minimum. Fee S/ 5 y S/ 10
Sra Enedina de la BĆ­o Feria de La Molinachicken, eggs, fruit, veg958-982-488Ā Ā 
Willi Marketgroceries01 368-1768 / 01 479-1037 / 01 364-5234 / 01 364-5231Ā Zona El Sol de La Molina
Bazar Luisagroceries949-638-931Ā Zona Pezet
Bodega Arakakigroceries01 241-6882 Zona Belén 265
Bodega Sebasgroceries01 422-3109 / 997-767-504Ā Zona cuadra 39 Av. Petit Thouars
Jet Marketgroceries937-264-756Ā 8-5:30. Zonas Los Laureles, Canaval y Moreyra 305, Juan de Arona 777
La Gorditagroceries01 221-8378 / 01 440-6108Ā Zona Choquehuanca, El Olivar
Bodega Yulligroceries01 224-4218Ā Zona San Borja Norte
Bodega Ojedagroceries01 358-7990Ā Zona Las Artes Norte
Bodega Ɠscarmeat, fruit, veg986-213-330Ā One day pre-order
Bodega Elizabethgroceries999-927-459 / 01 435-3709Ā Zona San Luis
Bodega Erickgroceries993-689-003Ā Ā 
Bodega Flores Génesisgroceries989-496-322  
FruterĆ­a Lizfruit997-921-248Ā Ā 
Market Comercial Bayletigroceries960-991-919.Ā Ā 
Tienda Silviagroceries902-065-327Ā Ā 
Tu Caseritogroceries920-716-524 / 995-798-600Ā Ā 
Bodega Elizabethgroceries999-927-459 / 01 435-3709Ā Ā 
Bodega Jhomargroceries967-703-415 Solo en Surco por Ricardo Palma y Roca y Boloña
Minimarket Paquitagroceries01 344-3339 / 01 344-4964 / 01 344-3232Ā Ā 
Señor Víctor del Mercado de Surcogroceries998-380-078  
Super Pet Perupet foodĀ Instagram @superpet_peĀ 
Groomerspet foodMiraflores: 01 715 5454, San Borja: 01 713 0707Ā Ā 
Rambala Barfpet food970 356 974Ā Ā 
Aromapanbread925 532 917Ā Ā 
Bodega Tres Chanchitosgroceries01 368-4564, 01 479-2965, 943 530 897Ā Ā 
Bodega Isabelitagroceries991 779 911, 995 859 557Ā zona santa catalina
Bodega El Brothergroceries01 226-1478Ā Ā 
Balernomeat949 444 234, 983 514 059facebook.com/BalernoPeruĀ 
Buen Fuegomeat982 592 384Ā Ā 
Del Gordo – Carnes Premiummeat920 252 114inbox on FacebookĀ 
La Charcuteria de Limameat998 108 452www.lacharcuteriadelima.com48hr preorder, min S/100, delivery S/15
Meat Festmeat986 832 861www.meatfest.pe, FBUSDA connection
Prime Meatsmeat980 712 396FacebookĀ 
Animal Revolution Perupet food01 692 6024Facebookverified
Full Familypet food970 786 523, 01 304 0585Facebookverified
Rambala Barfpet food970 356 974Ā verified
Cerdenadeli, cheese, etc.913 048 042delivery@ti.cay.com, www.cerdenaembutidos.comĀ 
Quesos Lait’s Tacnenodeli, cheese, etc.993 570 160Ā S/30 min
Zimmermanndeli, cheese, etc.998 141 731www.embutidoszimmermann.comĀ 
Bayas Peruanasfruit and vegetables970 947 621@bayasperuanasOnly Mon, Wed, S/10 fee
Canasta Food Cofruit and vegetables914 395 793, 942 369 084Ā Ā 
Del Mercadofruit and vegetables993 372 039Ā Ā 
El Chasquipefruit and vegetables924 614 153, 936 281 426Ā 24 hr preorder
Organic Foodfruit and vegetables982 033 898, 997 977 277Ā Ā 
Rideliveryfruit and vegetables943 642 587FBĀ 
Verduleria Petty (Mercado El Eden)fruit and vegetables965 425 493Ā Ā 
La Verduleriafruit and vegetables917 344 140Ā Ā 
Los Castilla Marketminimarket924 899 591Ā Ā 
Market Comercial Bayletiminimarket960 991 919Ā Ā 
Market Donnaminimarket01 479 2358Ā Ā 
Tienda Minimarket eUsminimarket01 241-5999Ā zona Parque Tradiciones
Flora y Faunaorganic986 915 313, 934 599 647, 940 414 018Ā Ā 
ICI Lab Gourmetbread998 103 181Ā Ā 
Masana Panaderia Artesanal & Saludablebread993 857 210Ā Ā 
Panaderia Ecologica Alemana Los 7 Enanosbread915 116 657Ā Ā 
La Morabread940 230 042, 994 318 908, 914 891 313, 945 775 493Ā Min S/30, S/10 fee, 48 hr preorder
Eco Fishseafood987 104 168Ā Ā 
Kalkalseafood998 284 655Ā depends on catch of the day
Osthias Pescados y Mariscosseafood943 597 369Ā free delivery if over S/70
Pescoseafood914 651 233Ā Ā 
Avicola Gloriaeggs, corn fed994 113 514Ā Tue and Wed only
Avicola Hermanas Tapiachicken, turkey, duck, veg, meat01 273 0430, 947 230 966Ā Min S/50
La Gallinita de Corraleggs, meat, poultry, pork994 034 030, 991 898 554Ā Ā 
Senora Enedina (de la Bio Feria La Molinachicken, eggs, fruit, veg958 982 488Ā Ā 
Porthos Prime Foodribs955 479 881Ā Ā 
Manuel Casssanovaoyster mushrooms993 993 689Ā verified, S/15 kilo
Laivedairy01 0800 15248, 914 164 000Ā Ā 
Rebcca Blueberryberries, fruit911 101 155Ā verified
Olivamolive oil982 055 881Ā Ā 
Masas Salvajebread933 790 881Ā verified
FloralPcheese999 192 602Ā Ā 
Mercado de Santa Cruzfruit and vegetables, meat, chicken, fish01 422-9045, 932 393 390Ā Ā 
Fruteria Felifruit and vegetables987 497 809Ā fee outside Lobaton area
Morning Coffeecoffee987 540 673Ā Ā 
Lait’scheese, butter, dulce de leche993 570 160Ā minimum S/30
Bioimex Peruseafood936 741 959Ā Ā 
InmersoBBQ971 285 608inmersoperu@gmail.comĀ 
Fressongroceries984 299 277Ā Ā 
Flavor Fusion Detox y Padmaessentials952 758 625Ā Ā 
PesCoseafood – fresh caught914 651 233Ā Ā 
Rikcharicoffee999 582 587Ā Ā 
Lacteos Conga Perudairy949 714 483Ā Ā 
Piscislake trout989 211 465@piscis_peverified, M-F, 8-3
La RosettabakeryLa Molina: 936 327 010, Miraflores: 993 194 547Ā Ā 
D’Onofriaice creamSurco: 930 691 159, San Miguel 999 220 693, San Borja 999 604 185, San Isidro/Miraflores: 977 198 425, Surquillo 991 980 588Ā Ā 
Amarellymasks933 010 725Ā Ā 
Venevamasks996 173 772Ā Ā 
Ecocampoeggs@ InstagramĀ Ā 
Meche CorreamasksĀ pedidosmechecorrea@gmail.comĀ 
Impotacions GMVrubbing alcohol992 474 307, 981 259 788Ā only bulk to Lima
Cafe del FundocoffeeĀ @cafedelfundo.peĀ 
Bloom TostadorescoffeeĀ @bloom.tostadoresĀ 
Neira Cafe LabcoffeeĀ @neiracafelabĀ 
Cappuccetto PerucoffeeĀ @cappuccettoperuĀ 
Narela CafecoffeeĀ @narelacafeĀ 
Cafe MaldonadocoffeeĀ @cafemaldonadoĀ 
Muju Coffee RoasterscoffeeĀ @muju_coffee_roastersĀ 
Dark Wing CoffeecoffeeĀ @darkwingcoffeeĀ 
Finca TastacoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Master CoffeecoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Cafe NegrocoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Pueblo CoffeecoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Coffee Hunters PerucoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Cafe CompadrecoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Finca Don SalazarcoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Don Guto CafecoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Fundo Santa TeresitacoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
NAmasks, alcohol, gloves964 303 258Ā Ā 
Casa Gourmetbakery998 163 785, 981 022 572, 998 174 296Ā Ā 
Frosacseafood987 790 708Ā Ā 
Corporaction LichamasksĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Ecologic Perufruit and vegĀ @ecologic_peruĀ 
Dual Hogarcleaning productsĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Limpieza Es Facilcleaning productsĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
La America CafebakeryĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Pa’ Tu Casafruit and veg983 596 245, 983 527 051Ā Ā 
La Molina Marketgroceries950 281 160Ā Ā 
Enrique Tomas Peruproscuitto992 466 006Ā Ā 
?eggs943 688 738Ā Ā 
Boticas Santa Fepharmacy980 896 301Ā Ā 
Cafeteinacoffee924 886 011Ā Ā 
Del Fundo (Manina Carmona)mandarins, palta997 551 205Ā Ā 
PratolacoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Houssy Perumouthwash998 633 524Ā Ā 
Vimaantbuilding cleaningĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Cafe Link PerucoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Go Petpet food944 445 467Ā Ā 
Qamir Fruitfruit and veg941 382 000, 922 386 721Ā Ā 
Mi Bodeguita 231groceriesĀ inbox on facebookverified
Maranatha Fishseafood942 370 042Ā Ā 
La Vaca Locasteak998 371 342Ā Ā 
Lakshmi Casa OrganicaorganicĀ Ā Ā 
SamacaorganicĀ Ā Ā 
Naturlandiatofu, beans, etc.Ā Ā Ā 
Ande BarorganicĀ Ā Ā 
Pecaditos Integralesorganic991 970 806Ā Ā 
Pesco Pescaderiafish914 651 233Ā Ā 
Amazona Chocolateschocolate944 952 227Ā Ā 
Mascarilla EirlmasksĀ inbox on InstagramĀ 
Delivery San Borjagroceries950 281 160Ā Ā 
Procesos Industriales GMVrubbing alcohol992 474 307, 981 259 788Ā Ā 
Abbas Dellyfruit and veg988 184 902Ā Ā 
Ventas de Verduras y Frutasfruit and vegĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Montreal Bagelbagels968 968 876Ā Ā 
Jordimeat946 483 610, 994 269 020ventas1.jordi@gmail.comĀ 
Beans Fruit Drybeans, fruit987 823 444Ā Ā 
La Choza Nautica Brenafruit and veg936 663 475Ā Ā 
Winebox.PewineĀ winebox.peverified!!
Nipa Korthari IndianIndian food993 523 921Ā verified
Textiles Espinozamasks948 079 240Ā verified
CBFmasks990 001 146Ā Ā 
Sercomedmasks920 259 867, 966 423 059Ā Ā 
Mercado 365 Perufruit and vegĀ infomercardo365@gmail.comĀ 
Scrapyartmasks, soap, gloves, alcohol982 878 609Ā Ā 
Feel OrganicmasksĀ inbox o InstagramĀ 
El Huerto Agroecologicofruit and veg999 308 582huerto01@lamolina.edu.peĀ 
Project PietamasksĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
RecytexmasksDaniel 991 204 073, Rosalita 991 200 619dguerra@ctrycytec.com, rcoastales@ctrecytex.comĀ 
Rico Pet Sacpet food900 952 263Ā Ā 
Finexmasks9335 599 399Ā Ā 
Piruw NaturalhoneyĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Palta Fuerte Organicaavocado955 093 368Ā Ā 
Champinoes Frescosmushrooms999 094 111Ā Ā 
Casa Blanca Homemasks923 100 565Ā Ā 
Verde Purofruit and vegĀ centraldepedidos@vermisac.comĀ 
LK Importacionesmasks KN95981 521 564Ā Ā 
Alcohol 96 Perurubbing alcohol933 901 540Ā Ā 
Fausta Mila Cafecoffee989 176 739Ā Ā 
Selectos Ibericosbakery939 739 892Ā Ā 
Tealistotulistagroceries972 039 516Ā Ā 
Crea Pais Perumasks998 785 557creapais@hotmail.comĀ 
Andean Bitesgluten free, vegetarian snacks913 034 105Ā Ā 
Invitalofruit and veg978 365 482, 995 820 164Ā Less then 24 hrs for delivery!
La Huerta Organicafruit and vegĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Cappucino CuscocoffeeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Natural Homepet food935 219 644Ā Ā 
Pan de la Cholabakery992 126 980Ā verified
Anticapizza951 904 870Ā Ā 
San Fernandopoultry960 587 331Ā Ā 
Organica Carbon de Cococharcoal981 472 936Ā Ā 
Bodeboca Bruzzolasagna, platters, Italian999 662 477Ā Ā 
Fruta Verdura Deliveryfruit and veg991 690 814Ā Ā 
Rayito Print Perumasks966 635 440, 923 176 021Ā Ā 
Conciencachocolate970 306 585Ā verified
Gina Moraleswine948 029 719Ā verified
La Terrazalomo saltado, etc.942 895 461Ā 24 hour pre-order
La Bodegawine, beer, pisco, groceries912 002 407, 981 293 010Ā Ā 
Gate GourmetgroceriesĀ www.gateperu.comĀ 
Proflimsaindustrial cleaning989 538 821Ā Ā 
Carbon Ecologicocharcoal981 472 936Ā Ā 
La Casita HoneyĀ Ā @lacasitahoneyĀ 
Teas Organicocoffee923 470 649Ā Ā 
Mattonimeals924 066 643administracion@mattoni.com.pe, IG, FBmin S/50, delivery fee
Servi Casa PerubakeryĀ @ InstagramĀ 
Bandrabread, fruit, veg972 593 603, 958 062 733frankbimjani@bandra.pemin S/50
Lomo de Resmeat960 703 092, 979 257 175Ā verified! minimum purchase
Panicomiobread967 338 429Ā verified!!
Sorayachicken, fruit, veg987 030 561Ā Ā 
Maria Alejandrawine999 213 314Ā verified
Cymed MedicalmasksĀ inbox on InstagramĀ 
165Logisticsmasks981 510 662, 933 523 369ventas@165logisticsĀ 
Green Freshfruit and vegĀ inbox on InstagramĀ 
Hong Kong MarketAsian specialitiesĀ inbox on Instagram – via platanitosĀ 
Taylor Briomontefruit and veg950 581 082inbox on InstagramĀ 
Filo Carnesmeat953 723 353Ā Ā 
Orquidea Chocolatechocolate947 351 564, 951 492 572inbox on IG and FBĀ 
Oriente FoodVenezuelan tequenosĀ inbox on IGĀ 
Enriquechickens and eggs980 781 057Ā Ā 
La FideliaĀ 924 575 008store.lafidelia.pe, inbox on IG and FBĀ 
Claudia Palacioscakes994 272 358Ā Ā 
Crunch It Perugranola, nuts, dried fruit947 080 729Ā Ā 
Caseritagroceries976 338 870Ā Ā 
Sumaqchafruit and veg998 337 070Ā min S/50, fee S/5, delivery 3-5 pm
Verde Natural Marketorganic942 162 596Ā Ā 
Days PeruglovesĀ inbox on IG, daysperu.comĀ 
Quimachi SnacksĀ Ā inbox on IGĀ 
Health Care Shop PEsanitizer gelĀ inbox on IGĀ 
Interfoods TSmeatĀ inbox on IGĀ 
Mueble VMpurified water system931 900 438inbox on IGĀ 
La Cabrita Quesocheese987 530 794lacabritaproductos@gmail.com, lacabrita_09@yahoo.es, on FB @lacabritaquesosdecabraĀ 
La Fabrica – Mobile Pizzapizza980 735 264Ā Ā 
Unknownmasks940 205 120, 997 296 786Ā Ā 
Pharmivetpet pharmacyĀ www.pharmivet.peĀ 
Alexandra Dammertmasks998 106 183Ā verified
La SalteneriaBolivian empanadas/saltenas997 108 496Ā verified
Chacra Verdefruit and vegĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Panicorp BakerybreadĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Magna PremiumcharcoalĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Duman Quesosdairy, and pizza999 502 049Inbox on FacebookĀ 
Felines Swimwear Perumasks946 622 285Inbox on FB and IGĀ 
Wall Marketgroceries, drinks994 845 699Ā Ā 
Celin Aylin, La Fruteriafruit and veg – frozen983 550 063Ā Ā 
Rebo Foodsfruit and veg989 112 286, 992 962 748Ā Ā 
Bon BeefmealsĀ www.bonbeef.com, inbox on FBĀ 
Bodega Carelgroceries, drinks973 797 373, 920 419 796Ā Ā 
El Parrillon de Pablo ProfumoUruguayan beef998 197 619www.elparrillon.comĀ 
La Bondiola SangucheriasandwichesĀ Inbox on IGĀ 
D’Tinto & Burgersburger meat946 409 789, 987 268 430Inbox on IGĀ 
El Pan de la Cholabread, flour993 126 980www.elpandelachola.comverified
Barra Alquimiacake980 577 430Ā verified
El Fruterofrozen fruit960 778 541, 941 526 338, 941 676 601, 987 643 067pedidos1@elfrutero.peĀ 
Fresh Food Limafruit and veg997 889 121, 993 751 251FacebookĀ 
Come Cerdo Come SanoporkĀ inbox on IG and FBĀ 
Grupo AngloMedmasks928 003 285ventas@grupoanglomed.comĀ 
Amkha Marketfruit and vegĀ inbox on InstagramĀ 
Trigalbakery and bakery supplies997 466 231, 994 328 461Ā S/50 min, S/10 fee
El Granero de LimaĀ 942 160 182Ā Ā 
The Pharmacy Labhealthy food992 761 894inbox on InstagramĀ 
Salud 360masks972 207 666inbox on InstagramĀ 
Limpia Como Mamadeep cleaningĀ inbox on Instagram and FacebookĀ 
Protector Facialplastic face masks992 777 067Ā Ā 
Nina and Sisatransportation services959 021 686Ā Ā 
Delivery Segurotransportation services947 314 821Ā Ā 
El Peque DLCpork956 739 379Ā Ā 
El Huerto Ecomarketgroceries997 716 904Ā Ā 
Aromas del ValleCoffee955-130-909www.aromasdelvalle.com, contacto@aromasdelvalle.comĀ 
Alfogo Angusmeat997-152-521Ā Ā 
Berries del Peruberries01 448-1414pedidos@berriesdelperu.com, on FacebookĀ 
Market Circologroceries978-371-872Ā 24 hr preorder, transport fee
Sr. Choque en el Mercado de Huirachochachicken995-213-888Ā Ā 
Sr. VĆ­ctor en el Mercado de Huirachochachicken931-029-239Ā Ā 
Sra. Roxana en el Mercado de Huirachochafruit and veg998-116-505Ā Ā 
FruterĆ­a Felifruit and veg987-497-809Ā Ā 
Bodega Teresadried fruit985-895-894Ā Ā 
Ally Embutidos Saludablesgroceries922-337-858Ā Ā 
AvĆ­cola Poolchicken and eggs984-764-999Ā free delivery, one day pre-order
AvĆ­cola Tonychicken and eggs955-172-816Ā Ā 
Café A Markethamburger, bacon, buns, etc. FB Café A Market 
De Huacho 554Salchicha huachana, jamón del país, chicharrón de prensa, frutas, menestras987-142-858 min S/30
Gastón y Ottocured meats www.gastonyotto.com 
GourMeat PerĆŗ.meat996-826-324Ā 24 to 48 hr pre-order
Huevos de Codorniz Sra. Yuliquail eggs902-245-254 (only text. No Whatsapp)Ā Ā 
La Carnisseriameat998-158-725Ā free delivery with S/100 purchase
Mama Olgafree range eggs994-019-454Ā Ā 
Oregon Foodsbeef, groceries, charcoalSan Isidro +51 421 9148, La Molina +51 479 0833, Casuarinas +51 237 5173, Barranco +51605 6416Inbox on FB and IGmin S/500
Panutssausage, hotdogs, hamĀ www.panuts.comĀ 
Tomodachiramen, sushi, Japanese01 370 6119, 950 304 507Ā bank and cash
Pato SeƱor Dionisioduck963-171-981 / 974-651-282edes @granjaricopato / ricopato@gmail.comBCP and cash
Pollo Frescochicken910-605-173Ā Ā 
Todo Parrillameat, charcoal991-160-545Ā Ā 
Berries Alyssolberries980-822-672Ā min S/50 and delivery fee
Casa Verdefruit and veg993-887-145Ā mĆ­nimo S/ 80
Citrus VendingValencia oranges and orange juiceĀ www.guguich.pe / @jugozdelcampoalvasoĀ 
Cr Transportshopper service922-488-245 / 944-600-229 / 927-443-406Ā Ā 
Del Fundo a Tu Mesafruit, veg, olive oil951-291-565Ā Ā 
Deli Frutasfruit and veg980-548-416Ā delivery S/ 10 y pedido mĆ­nimo S/ 80
Dimercfruit and veg917-899-123Ā mĆ­nimo S/ 100 soles y delivery S/ 10.63
Distribuidora Limónfruit and veg992-831-361  
El Alameinasparagus and olive oil994-612-894Ā Ā 
Enhegroceries924-544-774Ā Ā 
Fresh a Tu Puertafruit and veg951-566-510Ā Ā 
Fruta y Verdura Deliveryfruit and veg991-690-814Ā min S/65
F&L FruterĆ­afruit and veg942-358-331Ā Ā 
Hacienda El Carmelo de VirĆŗcheese, oil, olives, etc.998-344-079Ā Ā 
La Chacra Deliveryfruit and veg938-359-166Ā mĆ­nimo S/ 110
Paqu jayaoils, spices915-156-465 / 944-510-014Ā Ā 
Punto Naturalfruit923-610-468Ā Ā 
SĆŗper NikkeiJapanese products954-621-553Ā mĆ­nimo: S/ 200
SĆŗper Shopfruit and vegĀ www.supershopperu.comĀ 
Agroindustria Ibsacheese, etc.991-443-155.Ā Ā 
Cayetano Expresscheese, etc.956-640-214 / 994-210-102Ā mĆ­nimo S/ 50, delivery gratuito
LÔcteos Piamontecheese, etc.992-096-057  
Productos LĆ”cteos D’Yumacheese, etc.983-231-946Ā Ā 
ProveedurĆ­a Leche FrescaĀ 920-567-706, in Barranco: 01 477-3364Ā Ā 
Quesos Lait“s Tacneño 993-570-160 delivery fee
Yogurt Damattayogurt, granola, honey985-484-914Ā Ā 
Angobakery01 440-0639Ā 24 hr pre-order
El Perro Panbakery940-569-111Ā Ā 
En Boca de Todosbakery990-738-451Ā delivery fee
PanaderĆ­a Carmelitasbakery959-176-479Ā Ā 
Pastipanbakery981-043-829Ā 72 hr pre-order
Wilton’sbakery964-579-963Ā mĆ­nimo de S/ 30
Demarseafood934-645-680Ā min 2 kilos
Frozen Products Corporationseafood934-645-064Ā mĆ­nimo de S/ 100 soles y costo de delivery S/ 20
Sushi by Nozscallops/conchas986-003-874Ā mĆ­nima un kilo
Pueblo Café por Ricardo Roblescoffee984-332-227  
Cortebeef965 729 800Ā USDA connection
Carnicorpbeef and pork933 821 328pedidos.carnicorp@gmail.comUSDA connection
Razzetobeef and pork948 317 157Ā USDA connection
Maria Reneechocolate992 061 446Ā Ā 
Tupuestitofruit and vegĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
NYJ Perumasks (and cloth head coverings)958 688 198, 956 726 894Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Kioski PasteleriacakeĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
El Colmenarhoney, pollen, carob syrup (algorrabina)996 579 063, 988 002 450, 998 245 770Inbox on InstagramĀ 
GNS Empresarial – Andre Morianodeep cleaning961 758 615Inbox on InstagramĀ 
La America CafemealsĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Kent Peruwater987 808 472Ā Ā 
OraSi Perusoy, rice, almond milksĀ Inbox on IG and FBĀ 
Jiron Sanguchesandwiches, tacos, enchiladas01 746 8696Ā Ā 
Nippon Accessoriesmask carrierĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Paltas Chirimoyasavocados987 604 364Ā Ā 
Mercadito Perufruit and veg994 663 376 (Debbie)Ā Ā 
Enkai Cocina NikkeiJapanese Nikkei01 550 6858www.enkai.pe, @chefmasaki14Ā 
La Canasta de Yi ChanggroceriesĀ @lacanasta.yichangĀ 
Cosecha Verdefruit and vegĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Praia BravamasksĀ praiabravacollections.comĀ 
Rayito Print Perumasks966 635 440, 923 176 021Ā Ā 
Mystika Tienda SaludableĀ 992 761 894Ā Ā 
Entre Perros y Gatospet food946 567 837Ā Ā 
Panalza Perutransportation services01 653 2787Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Mi Gran Combolomo saltado, etc.985 404 636, 01 309 7979Ā Ā 
Tarta Maniadesserts, cakesĀ Inbox on FacebookĀ 
Pilsen Callaobeer979 734 003Ā Ā 
Toda Parilla del Coloraobeef, pork991 160 545Ā 24 hr preorder, min S/150
Palta Hassavocado960 622 605, Surco: 986 761 661Ā Ā 
La Cafetta Expressgroceries967 705 388, 930 508 955, 955 171 592Ā Ā 
Living Home Perupasta, gluten free pastaĀ www.livinghome.peĀ 
Tortilla de Papa Perutortilla espanola998 114 603Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Aloramask boxes924 566 300Ā Ā 
La Verduleriafruit and vegetables978 336 197Ā Ā 
Panakuna Expressgroceries934 886 872Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Dazzo Marketgroceries983 575 985Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Tio Papassalchipapas, etc.943 492 907Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Muyfreshkitosgroceries935 825 136Ā Ā 
Delivery Verduras y Frutasfruit and vegetables922 154 297, 970 792 593Ā Ā 
La Huerta Limafruit and vegetablesĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Montini Pizzapizza989 204 475Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Qhatupersonal shopping service957 254 981Ā Ā 
MDLabmasks983 466 419Ā Ā 
TocTocEnviostransportation services947 749 866Ā Ā 
Super Pollochicken991 480 025, 986 611 485Ā Ā 
Not PerumasksĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
MSC Homefoot activated door opener, sanitizing station01 715 0603, 948 055 969ventas@sfhnos.comĀ 
Delivery Expresspersonal shopping service994 007 441Ā Ā 
Brewdogbeer972 826 204, 958 192 425Ā Ā 
Al TavolopizzaĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Yupigopersonal shopping serviceĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
La Cocina de Luiscocina criolla997 632 119Ā S/5 fee
Mafasil Deliverygroceries962 118 337Ā Ā 
JolamafarCOVID kits: masks, mask holder, gloves, disinfectant, etc.946 390 750, 965 750 066Inbox on Instagram, ventas.jolamafar@gmail.comĀ 
Rafaella ClothingmasksĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Servio Mercadopersonal shopping service944 986 598Ā Ā 
Goo Pricesfruit and vegetablesĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Vide Verde Perufruit and vegetablesĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Comsatel PerucleaningĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
KoketamasksĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
D’floritasoap986 844 794Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Go Petpet foodĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Sami Productos NaturaleshoneyĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Feel OrganiccottonĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
ValFruit Deliveryfruit and vegetables938 543 761Ā Ā 
Core Lima Cafesandwiches, etc.Ā corelimacafe.com, Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Eolis Air Peruair purifier994 212 167excellencemedical.pe,Ā 
Lulucitymasks946 109 920Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Fullen Perufork lift transportationĀ www.fullen.peĀ 
Master Cleancleaning994 313 983Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Safety Medmasks, glasses, shoe coverings, etc.993 534 599Inbox on InstagramĀ 
2bornotobemasks with designs990 888 775Inbox on Instagram and FacebookĀ 
Pedi.2slimesĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Clean House Desinfeccionescleaning922 236 664Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Drogueria GYPmasksĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Ecocampo PerueggsĀ ecocampo.peĀ 
Makis by Betosushi982 660 428makisbybeto.com, inbox on IGĀ 
MiaValencia19masks936 956 889, 930 470 045Ā Ā 
Vimaantdisinfection products977 249 806administracion@vimaant.comĀ 
Pasta Perupasta, groceriesĀ pasta.peĀ 
Fuego y Brasa perupollo a la brasa940 477 146Ā Ā 
Ibericos Goldwine and oil933 908 899Ā Ā 
Paletas Factoryice cream913 033 358Ā Ā 
Sra Diaz Cateringmeals956 599 382diazhomefood@gmail.commin 6 people, mother’s day specials
Dulce Finadesserts, cakes966 295 915Ā Ā 
Artesanta Tienda Virtualsoap, beauty productsĀ Inbox on FacebookĀ 
Huella Verdeboxes983 535 231Ā Ā 
Paqari Yanablank books, journalsĀ Inbox on FacebookĀ 
Champisolmushrooms999 094 111Ā Ā 
Julieta Gongoracorn tortila strips992 248 890Ā Ā 
Flores dia de la madreflowers971 377 631Ā Ā 
Orchidsflowers979 257 175, 960 703 092Ā Ā 
Palachinke PerupancakesĀ Inbox on Instagram and FacebookĀ 
Cafe de Limabread, empanadas, lasagna01 221 2513Ā Ā 
7G Gourmetfrozen fish, wine, groceries915 124 839@77gourmetĀ 
Caserofruit and vegetables928 242 080Ā Ā 
Yllafrozen fruit987 827 541Ā Ā 
Neo Visioneye doctor, glasses, lenses975 035 993Ā Ā 
Caseritafruit and vegetablesĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Neve de Latte Gelateriaice cream940 861 628Ā Ā 
RomiPack Peruplastic bags994 013 626, 997 538 033, 998 818 009informes@romipack.peĀ 
Magaly Wenzelvet and dental cleaning for pets993 452 829Ā verified
Manuel Colsvet959 189 949Ā verified, speaks English
Yapa Expressfruit and vegetables963 694 779Ā Ā 
Bake Studiocake, desserts, pizza bases955 082 211Ā Ā 
Fleischmannyeast986 118 901Ā verified
Fleischmann Surcoyeast902 344 910Ā Ā 
Days Perushoe coveringsĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Ico Food Servicecheese, sausage, etc.Ā www.ico.com.pemin S/100
Trigalbakery, baking ingredientsĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Frex Boxdried fruit987 220 187Inbox on InstagramĀ 
El Buen Gustobakery, sandwiches946 244 168ventas@elbuenguesto.com.pe24 pre-order, min S/30, fee S/10
AmmamealsĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
CosmemealsĀ cosme.com.pe, @cosmeĀ 
StateramealsĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
DARpita, hummus, dips, chips956 486 633Ā Ā 
Zokya Cafecoffee955 235 669Ā Ā 
Sercomedmedical supplies920 259 867, 966 423 059Ā Ā 
Salud 360medical972 297 666Ā Ā 
Normativamasks977 360 749Ā Ā 
Seafrostseafood914 681 205, 914 681 204, 962 203 109, 944 251 900Ā min S/120
Fonzarelli Perusauces, salsas987 708 382Ā Ā 
Agustos Marketsandwiches, groceries, fruit, pasta, etc937 288 233, 01 772 3830Ā Ā 
Kase Gourmetlasagna999 602 358Inbox on Instagram and Facebookdelivery fee
Laurie Pujaltground pepperĀ www.laurie-pujalt.comĀ 
Mikhuna Alimentospersonal shopping service968 200 588Ā Ā 
Papel Higienico Goodpaper hand towels01 429 6855, 998 377 292, 981 314 346www.PapelHigienicoGood.com, ventas@papelhigienicogood.comĀ 
Bici Entregaspersonal shopping service923 487 696Ā Ā 
Elas Foodbuffalo wings, burgers, wine, etc.942 348 493Ā verified
Mascarilla Eirlmasks, gel, alcoholĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Don Tomy PasteleriabakeryĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Cieptacmental health counseling933 699 193, 01 288 3185Ā Ā 
Rai PeruspicesĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Angus Expressbeef, chicken wingsĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Pidealgoonline shopĀ Inbox on InstagramĀ 
Punta Gourmetcheese, etc.Ā Inbox on InstagramĀ 
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Markets of Lima… and Then There is Minka

I know someone whose hobby is photographing markets. In Lima, there are essentially four types of markets: wholesale food markets, local grocery markets, eco- or bio- markets (farmers), and previous “informal” markets (black market).

Wholesale markets

Santa Anita wholesale market in Ate is the source of all produce sold at the other markets in Lima. I was sure I had blogged about it but it was only in my mind. Santa Anita is about 25 minutes out side of Miraflores on a weekend. I describe it as 24 airplane hangars of produce. The prices are great if you need bulk (50 kilos of limes), but it’s not worth it if you are just shopping for personal use. Nonetheless, I’ve enjoyed visiting several times.

The fish market, Pescado Terminal, is the source of all fish and seafood sold in other markets and stores in Lima.

Gamarra is the textile market. Fabric at stores in San Borja can cost around 30-90 soles per meter whereas in Gamarra that same fabric will cost 6-16 soles per meter. Gamarra is also know for it’s “informal” part (they just got raided recently).

Informal Markets (but now with legal items as well like custom made cell phone covers)

Polvos Azules is the formerly known are for knock off goods and other “informal” goods. Halfway to downtown.

Polvos Rosados is the electronics and other goods market also formerly “informal” located out in Surco.

Grocery markets

The central market in downtown is a “local” market for Lima’s nine million inhabitants. It is near the old chinatown so convenient for tourist tours of downtown.

Surquillo 1 is a local market but also a central market. I still shop here as there are specialty stalls like the spice stall that other local markets do not have. The prices are better than at Wong. This is the market where the gastro tour go so there are lots of foreigners and tourists in this market. It’s gotten sort of dirty and it’s a mishmosh instead of neatly organized (meat in one area, etc.). On Sunday mornings, there is a farmers’ market outside. Lots of places to eat local food as well (and Venezuelan). The famous La Picanteria is just a few blocks behind hence why this market is part of the food tours.

Surquillo 2 is a collection of areas and not as safe as Surquillo 1.

Lince, Labotan, market is a local market for Lince. I like this market because it has zero tourists (well, me), it’s clean, organized, and covered. Plus, the area around it has many pastry industry shops.

Santa Cruz is one of the local markets for Miraflores. Exceptionally clean.

Productores in San Isidro (on the Miraflores border) is a local market for the wealthy San Isidro-Miraflores types along the malecon. There is a fish market there. One goes in to the parking lot at the San Isidro sports complex and the market is inside.

Magdalena also has a local market. As does every district/barrio.

Minka

… and then there is Minka.

This is in the words of a friend, “reason to never leave Lima.” (my photos do not do it justice. Go see for yourself).

Minka has an excellent fish market, produce market, etc., in the old style INSIDE a giant open-air California style mall. Everything under one “roof.” There are restaurants, tailors, play areas, a Metro (grocery store), cell phone stores, banks… okay, I take it back… maybe there isn’t a movie theater… nor a high end grocery store selling my imported cheese…

Gamarra

The single word, “Gamarra” elicits a volatile reaction when uttered here in Lima.

Gamarra is an area of Lima located in the district of La Victoria, just a few miles from Miraflores and other posh neighborhoods of Lima. Gamarra is known as the textile or fabric district of Lima. Essentially it’s a giant open air pedestrian-friendly fabric and clothing shopping area. The main areas are several streets that are closed off by metal fencing and gates creating a pedestrian zone (I predict that in ten years, this area will be gentrified and quite chic). Gamarra is named after Jiron Gamarra (named after a Peruvian president) and La Victoria was incorporated as a district in 1920. There is a metro stop in Gamarra, plus, a witch’s market (famous for frog smoothies and other talismans). Read more on Gamarra here if you wish.

When reading about Gamarra, the warnings are to watch your wallet. It is true that like any crowded place in Peru, you need to watch for pickpockets. Never put anything in a backpack that you can’t afford to lose. All this said, the young mayor of La Victoria, George Forsyth, of a renowned family, cleaned up Gamarra in 2019. He has taken some heat (even threats) for what he did. Some might say that he made Gamarra not as good a deal as it once was, but it’s still good for your wallet (if you can keep anything in it). Speaking of deals, fabric can be bought for as low as three soles per meter (maybe less?). Most fabric is 1.60 meters wide. That’s a lot of fabric. You can find any type of fabric but each type has an area so I’m not sure if they sell silk (having never been to the silk area). The names of the fabric are perhaps different from what you might call them (I like “chalise” — a cotton blend — for shirts), but go ahead and touch the fabric. There are many forms of fleece which is fun as it needs no edging. During the summer, the mind turns to linen (mine does), and that can be found in Gamarra as well (in Dhaka, linen and spandex were hard to find by the meter — even though Bangladesh is famous for sewing much of the world’s clothes).

There are shopping centers within Gamarra’s pedestrian streets as well stores that sell ready-to-wear clothes, toys, bags, and there are places that will custom print your bags or clothes. The area also sells plus-size clothing (as Peruvians are generally shorter and smaller than most gringos) and some of the signage will even say “ropa para gorditas” (I don’t know where the “gorditos” shop). Some of these stores sell up to XXXL size clothes, which is about a 20-22 in U.S. sizes plus sizes, but the selection is limited so it’s better to get your own clothes made.

Gamarra is also a place where one can buy thread, tailor’s equipment, sewing machines, and yarn. It’s also possible to buy alpaca and llama yarn in Gamarra but again, I have never made it to that area.

Gamarra also has restaurants and many restrooms, as well as lots of security. Like any shopping area in Peru, there are also street stalls. Gamarra was famous for the street stalls until the mayor pushed them out. The street stalls are now a few blocks outside the gated area. The busiest day in Gamarra is Saturday and most shops open around 10 a.m.

Gamarra is also famous for the “informal” market. The use of the word “informal” is actually code for black market and knockoffs. I only shop for fabric.

 

The best fabric prices are to be had in Gamarra but the prices will vary depending on how foreign you appear. What can cost 12 soles ($3.75) per meter for one gringo, can cost six soles per meter for another, less gringo-looking, foreigner. Learning to haggle helps get the price down but also shopping in the less crowded areas as well.

Juniors, Circas, and ā€˜Av Nots.

The addresses in Lima are kind of fun (well, one has to have some fun while in traffic!). Just take a moment and enjoy the name of the street in the photo. For a non-native Castilliano (Peruvian Spanish is “castillion”) speaker, this is a challenge… sip-ee-own-yown-a?

Jiron (jr.) is a small street. Sort of like a junior street.

Calle (ca.) is a street.

Callejon is an alley.

Avenida (av.) is an avenue and normally a long street.

Pasaje: is a cul-de-sac.

Paseo: is a street for a walk like a boardwalk. Streets like Arequipa that are divided with a sidewalk and trees in the middle are meant for these “walks”.

Prolongacion (prol.) is a an extension of a street.

Cuadra (or cdra) is a block.

Ovalo is a traffic circle/roundabout.

Sin numero (s/n) means that the house has no number.

Solar: is an alleyway in a fancy neighborhood.

Alta means that it’s at the top of the street or block.

Manzana means an apple but in this context it means a block. The term most likely originates from the feudal system (and not as I hoped that it was the amount of space that an apple tree spreads its roots). The use of “manzana” and “lote” or lot is predominant in some of the “conos” or northern, southern, and eastern districts of Lima. These are mainly lower socio-economic areas.

And related to this, an apartment is a “departamento” or “depa” and the first floor is the ground floor here.

Biodiversity Wonderland, But the Dog…

But the dog… the special dog of Peru is the Peruvian Hairless Dog or Peruvian Inca Orchid Dog Breed. I do not have a photo (which is odd given how many photos I take — but when I googled “dog” and “animal” in my photos, I got some interesting results — corn — but no hairless dog. The one in the jeans and striped top is a French one, I think) so I include a link here. There are several types of Peruvian dog but the most noticeable is the hairless one.

I first saw one and in an “adding injury to insult” sort of way, this particular hairless dog not only had a skin disease,Ā  but also has a “job” where s/he interacts with lots of people all day long. Actually, maybe the skin condition helps keep people from petting him/her?

The Peruvian Hairless Dog looks a lot like Anubis, of ancient Egypt.

In my part of Lima, I don’t see that many street dogs, but I see many other pooches! There are several dog parks and even a dog fair (I don’t think they sell dogs… adopt! Just accoutrements.) on the malecon.

Some gelaterias even sell gelato specially made for dogs. As I wrote in November, I am predicting that the new trend in restaurants will be dog menus (no, not menus made of dog).

Lima doesn’t seem quite as pooch crazy as Bogota but perhaps it will become so.

Like in Bogota, the vets will make house calls. Dr. Cols makes calls and he speaks English (and canine — oh, and feline and whatever).

Really, this blog posting was just to show some photos of dogs.

NOTE: I do not receive any monetary remuneration for any of the businesses (like the dog cookie business — get ya fresh wholesome all natural 100 percent ancestral grain puppy treats NOW!) whom I “advertise” (in the verb sense) on my blog.

The term for pet is “mascota” in Spanish and aren’t they just?

 

Tourist Trap Lima – Be Part of the Entertainment, Not!

“Eat seafood at the fisherman’s harbor.” That sounds authentic, cheap, and quaint, no? I allowed myself and a friend to get taken there.

I had driven past this beach and harbor many times. The area is almost always a traffic choke point as the cars going to the Regattas club inch past the millions going to the public beach and Chorillos harbor.Ā  This time, we stopped.

Like in Thailand and Mancora, and other tourist traps, the restaurant ‘sharks’ were corralling anyone who came within the harbor area to eat at their restaurant. Laminated menus with English writing and tatty photos glittering like confetti.

We sat down on plastic chairs and a table covered in a sticky plastic plaid table cover. There were a few other foreigners, crispy pink from the sun, sitting around us as it was early (1 p.m.) but otherwise fairly empty. As we waited for our food, the ‘entertainment’ started. A troupe dressed in jungle costumes and a green yoda-like creature with a painted green body stocking… (note: this was a representation of a real mythical creature from the Amazon — a chuyachaqui) then a sad patriotic clown who set fire to his thick hair… then a guy dressed in a brown monkey mask and brown body fur… At the same time, trinket salesmen and women flogged their goods. At one point a man with the saddest face serenaded us in a gruel-thin reedy voice. At this point, I realized that WE were part of the entertainment. Along with the other customers. It was a hot day but the two ladies next to us were dressed in puff down coats and wool hats. By way of official entertainment, a young Venezuelan guy sang love ballads making the waitresses swoon. The vendors of everything were joined by beggars.

The only thing not offered (to us) was drugs or prostitutes.

My observations were interrupted when the waitress brought the nutcrackers.

For the crabs. My seafood rice was mounted by a half crab with a hard red claw. My fried seafood was topped by the other half (I think, although probably not because only the right claw is big, right?). My friend managed to crack hers sending a grenade of crab shell ricocheting across the table. I tried to crack the other claw. No way was this crab fresh. The claw had petrified.

I never felt in any danger at the harbor even when I went to the toilet. The staff in the toilet even wanted to help flush the toilet for me but I’m also used to the ‘water jug gravitational’ method of flushing. Odd thing was that the sink had running water even though the toilet did not.

Later, when I relayed this adventure to my upper class Peruvian friend, the tightness around her eyes told me that we should never have gone to such a place, but she realized that we gringos will do silly things. She would prefer to spare us this touristy experience.

The food was not that good and for three people it cost 132 soles. Not cheap. Not quaint. But I got a blog article out of it.

The friend who went through this with me said, “Is this for your blog? Or are you just trying to make sure that I see the full spectrum of restaurants in Lima?” Two days later, we ate at Kjolle, one mile but three or four worlds away.