Plaza de las Flores
A small square behind the New Cathedral, lined with flower stalls every day and backed by the Carmelite convent church of Our Lady of the Assumption.
Plaza de las Flores (Flower Market) sits in front of the Carmen de la Asunción convent. Most vendors are Chola Cuencana women in traditional dress, selling roses, orchids and tropical flowers at low prices. Nuns at the convent sell homemade herbal drinks and sweets through a revolving window. The square is small, so it pairs well with a visit to the New Cathedral, and the morning light is best. Free of charge.
Opening hours
about 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (New Cathedral)
- Plaza & Church of San Francisco
- Parque Calderón
- Old Cathedral (El Sagrario)
- Mercado 10 de Agosto
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Calle Larga
- Museo de las Conceptas