Peruvian Gifts

How many of you are going to Peru this summer with HELP?  You all know that you will want to gather up some souviners for your family and friends back here in the states...a gift with the culture of Peru written all over it!  Take a look at this...the top 10 Christmas gifts of 2011 in Peru!

10. Pisco

Those shown here are from: Artesanias Kaypi, Stand 107D, Av. Petit Thouars 5570, Miraflores.

9. Cook books

Purchase them for s/. 175 each from: Ibero Libreria Diagonal, Av. Oscar R. Benavides 500 (ex Diagonal), Miraflores. There are also many other Ibero Librerias in Lima and Huancayo.

8. Chocolates

This photo was taken at "Chocolatte y mas," Larcomar, Store 104-B, Miraflores.

7. Chess set

This set can be bought from: Artesanias “El Tesoro de Orconcancha,” Av. Petit Thouars 5431, Store 10, Miraflores.

6. Alpaca stuffed animals

These cuys and llamas can be bought (from s/. 38) at: Centra Artesanal “Machu Picchu,” Artesanias Kaypi, Av. Petit Thouars 5570, Miraflores or Av. La Marina 886 Store 2, Pueblo Libre.

5. “Cebiche” recipe apron

This particular apron can be bought at: Artesanias Kaypi, Av. Petit Thouars 5570, Store 102-B. 

4. Alpaca blankets

These can be bought for s/. 80 at: Peruvian Collection Handicrafts, Av. Ricardo Palma 205, Store 106.

3. Silver jewelry

These items start at $65 and can be purchased from: Artesantia Expo Inti, Urin Huanca, Av. Petit Thouars 5495, Store 109.  

2. Peruvian cajon (wooden box drum)

Purchase this drum from: Marin Import, Calle Alcanfores 201, Miraflores or Calle Marte 185, Urb. San Roque, Surco.

1. "Relax" kit

The “Relax” products from the Peruvian K’allma brand. 

A little different from the top ten Christmas gifts in America, huh?

10. Xbox 360 with Kinect

9. 3D LCD/LED Televisions

8. Apple iPad 2

7. Espresso Coffee Machine

6. Sports/Concert Tickets

5. Golf Clubs

4. Clothes

3. Foot Massager

2. Pet

1. Amazon Kindle

Who's going to PERU???!!! 

Information taken from http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-56-Top-10-Peruvian-Christmas-gifts/ and     http://festivals.iloveindia.com/christmas/christmas-gifts/top-10-gifts.html

  

Yours Truly, HELP Headquarters