Mercado Modelo
Mercado Modelo de Chiclayo
A large central market famous for its witch doctors' section, where herbs, amulets and shamanic items are sold.
The largest traditional market in Chiclayo has produce, seafood and food stalls, but its most distinctive part is the witch doctors' market (mercado de brujos). Stalls are piled with herbs, San Pedro cactus, perfume bottles, amulets and all kinds of curious objects, reflecting the folk healing traditions of northern Peru. The market is also a great place to eat a local breakfast. It can be very crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings and ask permission before photographing a vendor.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Plaza de Armas & Chiclayo Cathedral
- Paseo de las Musas
- Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
- Huaca Ventarrón
- Brüning National Archaeological Museum
- Lambayeque Historic Center & Casa de la Logia
- Monsefú
- Chotuna-Chornancap Archaeological Complex