Gamarra Witch Market Tour

Discover the vibrant commercial core of Lima by immersing yourself in the intriguing Gamarra Witch Market. Ascend to the highest point in the vicinity and meander through a plethora of stalls brimming with herbs and unique ingredients. Uncover the myths and traditions associated with the rituals of the Andean shamans. Prepare for an enriching experience!

Tour Overview

At the designated time, our team will pick you up from your accommodation in Lima and proceed to Gamarra, the country's principal textile and commercial district. The area showcases a multitude of galleries, workshops, and stalls offering everything from clothing and accessories to savory street food.

Our first stop will be the tallest building in the vicinity. From its observatory deck, enjoy sweeping vistas of Lima while taking in the vibrant atmosphere of Gamarra and gazing at the nearby hills, where the original pueblos jóvenes — the urban settlements surrounding Lima — were formed. We will delve into the historical background of these communities, reflecting on their ties to migration from the Andean and Amazonian regions during the 1970s and 1980s.

Afterward, we will wander through the bustling streets, filled with shops where you can savor a variety of local delicacies such as papa rellena (Stuffed potato), anticuchos (Grilled meat skewers), tacacho (Mashed plantain), and more treats that are favored by the locals.

The adventure will then lead us to the well-known Gamarra Witch Market. Here, you will encounter various creatures like snakes and lizards, utilized in alternative medicine, along with an extensive array of aromatic herbs that shamans employ in rituals aimed at invoking good fortune, success, and love. We will also delve into the darker aspects of magic found in certain ceremonies. With a stroke of fortune, we may witness an Andean woman interpreting the future through coca leaves.

Ultimately, after about an hour and a half exploring Gamarra, we will ride Line 1 of the electric train to the Cabitos station. A minibus will then take us back to your hotel, concluding the tour roughly three hours after our initial pickup.

Hotel Pickup Details

The tour includes hotel pickup exclusively from locations in Barranco, Miraflores, and San Isidro. If your hotel is situated outside of these areas, we will coordinate an alternative meeting point once your booking is confirmed.