Gamarra
3.5
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Gamarra es un gran centro Comercial e Industrial del rubro textil, ubicado geograficamente en el distrito de La Victoria en Lima capital de Peru, donde encontramos mas de 25,000 empresas textiles entre Tiendas comerciales de Ropa de Moda, Fabricantes de Ropa Corporativa, servicios de subcontratacion y proveedores de la industria textil como telas, maquinaria e insumos.
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3.5
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Piper87123
Racine, WI90 contributions
Mar 2020
My husband and I went shopping here today. It is a rather seedy area. Although I wear a cross-body handbag, I was mugged, thrown to the ground, my purse ripped off, leaving me covered with blood with injuries to my temple, knees & elbows. I had the last laugh, though, since my purse contained only about US$5 and I quickly cancelled my credit cards and disabled my iphone. I hate that I lost my camera with pictures of Lima and Cusco but it could have been much worse.
Written 6 March 2020
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Tony
Houston, TX22 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The place is overwhelming busy. Go during the day. Great deals and you will not know where to start. Friend took me there and knew where to go. I got legitimate brands that are made in Peru and sold at main department stores in the USA for a fraction of the price. Ex: Legitimate Polos & T-shirts They also have amazing fake ones but you will not see a difference if you match it to an original.
Written 6 October 2024
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janetcpa
Phoenix, AZ91 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
I was in Lima for work and a colleague (who speaks Spanish) took me here. She warned me not to wear any jewelry and to not have a big purse or anything. I put my money and a credit card in a pouch that I had under my top. I had a camera in my hand to take pictures ---- and someone ran up to me, ripped the camera out of my hand and ran off! It happened just outside the gates surrounding the place (there is more police presence inside the gated area). When my colleague was talking with one of the vendors in the district, the vendor actually told me that just having the pouch undernead my shirt wasn't good enough --- I should extend the pouch and tuck it into my pants! We did find some cute clothes here that were very inexpensive. We were there on a Saturday and it was crazy busy (mainly with native Peruvians... not many tourists). While many of the shops had signs that they took credit cards, none of the vendors actually wanted to take the credit cards. They won't take US dollars either... but there are money change people outside the tall building in Gamarra. Note that the police stand close by these people so that area felt safe. However, the area didn't feel very safe to me and it does not seem like a place for tourists.
Written 11 March 2013
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Leslie Chow
Brooklyn, NY73 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Nestled between a large textile market lies the largest indoor witches market in Peru, located 5minutes from the Gamarra metro station. The market sells frog blended smoothies, pollen, exotic fruits, dried llama fetuses, monkey skulls and all the ingredients that a witch might need.
From the outside, the market looks like your regular crowded local shopping area – when you start seeing burgers selling exotic game meat like snakes, crocodiles on the sidewalk that you know you are near the market. Watch your belongings and ask the stall owners for permission to take photos.
From the outside, the market looks like your regular crowded local shopping area – when you start seeing burgers selling exotic game meat like snakes, crocodiles on the sidewalk that you know you are near the market. Watch your belongings and ask the stall owners for permission to take photos.
Written 25 May 2018
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Cheri R
East London, South Africa37 contributions
Sept 2014 • Solo
I visited Gamarra twice during my 3 days in Lima and loved it! The first time I had my taxi driver wait for me which was a good idea as the second time I didn't and battled to find a taxi that would take me to the airport - almost missed my flight but the fabric was worth it :)
Written 15 October 2014
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anita c
Tallahassee, FL42 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
I've been to Gamarra many times over the past 28 years. I have always received the same precautionary advice: Don't wear jewelry and don't carry a big ole purse draped casually over your shoulder or held loosely in your hand.
This past trip I did wear silver hoop earings and wasn't too worried about it. In the past I have always worn a jacket with an inner pocket where I kept my money. This trip I used a small cross body bag that was just big enough for my money and my little spanish-english translatork, plus my cell phone. I wore it under my jacket or sweater. I love going to Gamarra as you can find pretty much anything and everything there. This trip I had an ankle length overcoat custom made for me. Between the cost of the fabric and the tailor, it cost about $175. I have wide shoulders and small hips and I wanted something that fit me exactly. This would cost a small fortune in the US. My cousin had a pair of pants tailor made for her. Another day I bought 2 busos (velour track suits) for about $14 each.
If you go, it's might be a good idea of you can go with someone there who has some familiarity. There are a lot of streetfront stores, but the bulk of the stores are to be found in the indoor market buildings. There are literally thousands of them in the indoor market buildings. It can be overwhelming, but can also be a rich experience.
This past trip I did wear silver hoop earings and wasn't too worried about it. In the past I have always worn a jacket with an inner pocket where I kept my money. This trip I used a small cross body bag that was just big enough for my money and my little spanish-english translatork, plus my cell phone. I wore it under my jacket or sweater. I love going to Gamarra as you can find pretty much anything and everything there. This trip I had an ankle length overcoat custom made for me. Between the cost of the fabric and the tailor, it cost about $175. I have wide shoulders and small hips and I wanted something that fit me exactly. This would cost a small fortune in the US. My cousin had a pair of pants tailor made for her. Another day I bought 2 busos (velour track suits) for about $14 each.
If you go, it's might be a good idea of you can go with someone there who has some familiarity. There are a lot of streetfront stores, but the bulk of the stores are to be found in the indoor market buildings. There are literally thousands of them in the indoor market buildings. It can be overwhelming, but can also be a rich experience.
Written 3 October 2014
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Maeve F
Oldham, UK155 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
I have visited Gamarra at least 4 times on my trips to Peru and never had a problem. However, you do need to take a little care. I wouldn't carry a camera round my neck or wear expensive jewelery as there is no point in making it easy for thieves. I just wear a small cross-body bag and keep my money in it. I have bought large amounts embroidery thread for a cousin at about a third of the price it would cost in England and it was genuine. I have bought really good quality nightwear, trousers and leggings for a fraction of English prices. Obviously if you buy designer names at these silly prices they are not going to be the real thing. Another good shopping place is Polvos Azules where much of the clothing has labels that are definitely fake. However the quality of the fakes is as good as the real thing. My son-in-law bought several polo shirts about 6 years ago and they are still in good shape - no fading, no holes, and they haven't gone baggy.
Written 3 January 2014
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Pat Costello
Lakefield, MN50 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
I have gone to shop here for the past eleven years. I buy knock off polo shirts. Every time I design some custom shirts. The prices are rock bottom low. It is dangerous and we go before noon. My wife is Peruvian. Remove all jewelry, leave you camera and cellphone at home and have just enough money and not dollars. It is fun and exciting to shop.
Written 17 January 2018
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meyravg
Madrid, Spain758 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
This is an unusually long street that looks like on very large market. It is very noisy and chaotic. Lots of people were after us trying to get us to buy their goods. We felt we were the only tourists and that we were drawing extra attention over it. We didn't feel so safe and held on to our belongings and each other. I found it a bit upsetting due to the poverty and the bad hygiene that I saw there. On the way to this market we seemed to have see the worse parts of Lima.
I wasn't tempted in buying anything. It all looked so cheap but my curiosity drove me to stroll all along the main street.
Our friend that was with us and loves markets very much was absolutely fascinated and amazed. He just loved it.
Recommended for real hard core market lovers! Stay away sensitive/delicate people!
I wasn't tempted in buying anything. It all looked so cheap but my curiosity drove me to stroll all along the main street.
Our friend that was with us and loves markets very much was absolutely fascinated and amazed. He just loved it.
Recommended for real hard core market lovers! Stay away sensitive/delicate people!
Written 10 August 2017
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Gorostiagaj
101 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
If you really want to visit a local market, go there. Just take care your belongings.
From Miraflores is very easy. Take the bus 301, 302 or 303 at Av Pando (the direction to the north). Stop at Manuel Segura Station. The take the bus IO-69 at street jirón domingo curto. Stop at Av México and Gaston Gamarra.
From Miraflores is very easy. Take the bus 301, 302 or 303 at Av Pando (the direction to the north). Stop at Manuel Segura Station. The take the bus IO-69 at street jirón domingo curto. Stop at Av México and Gaston Gamarra.
Written 24 May 2018
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alguna galeria en especial donde ir por algodon peruano???
Written 10 September 2021
Boa tarde vc tem alguns tel. de loja que vende camisa polo lascote para que eu possa entrar e contato. ou vc mesmo pode me ajudar na copras
Written 10 January 2020
Hola Marjorie, Gracias por tus tips, alguna galería en especial que recomiendes en seguridad y variedad?????
Written 7 July 2019
En realidad ahora la oferta de ropa de diario es cuestion de ver calidades y preguntar precios, lo ideal es pedir por 1/2 o 1/4 de docena mas que por unidad. Si buscas ropa de moda y de mejor calidad por el Parque Canela en los sótanos, hay muy buena oferta, otra vez tienes que ir con tiempo, compara calidades y precios. El actual Alcalde de La Victoria ha recuperado este espacio, no hay ambulantes y la seguridad dentro dentro de Gamarra ha mejorado muchísimo, claro que fuera de las rejas el problema subsiste. Suerte
Written 8 July 2019
Hola Marjorie, gracias por tu consejo. Una consulta? para pagar es solo en efectivo o se puede pagar con tarjeta?
Written 1 June 2019
Hay las dos opciones, pero en algunos locales le agregan un porcentaje cuando el pago es con tarjeta, alrededor del 5%
Si buscas economía, lo mejor es pagar en efectivo
Written 1 June 2019
Hola quisiera saber de donde sacaste el dato para un guía para ir a Gamarra, si lo tienes todavía me lo podrías enviar, muchas gracias!!!
Written 7 March 2019
Debe ser un error ortográfico, me parece que quisiron dedir “tugurizado”, que vendria ser demasiado personas o cosas en un espacio. Específicamente en Gamarra las calles están ocupadas por ambulantes, se camina con dificultad, no hay suficiente espacio para caminar.
Written 25 February 2019
Hola, consulta. que días es bueno ir y en que horarios. y como se llega en transporte publico. gracias
Written 11 January 2019
Hola deseo comprar ropa a un precio cómodo y por cantidades directo del fabricante me pueden ayudar con contacto
Written 31 December 2018
Hola Gamarra es un sector muy amplio lleno de fábricas, debes recorrer y buscar lo que te interese, hay una oferta y diversidad de productos calidad y precios grande. Suerte
Written 31 December 2018
hola ayudame con el contacto del taxista en gamara pienso viajar alla
Written 19 November 2018
taxi peru..rafael lopez
+51980640183
Written 28 November 2018
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