Nothing touristy here, Cuzco’s Central Market is dark, smelly and full of suspicious-looking produce. In other words, it’s a true Andean market. The delight of the place though is that this gloomy warehouse contains almost nothing of interest to anyone who isn’t local. Purple corn, dehydrated potatoes, and a “food court” featuring whole pig cooked in a variety of ways, it’s not for the faint of stomach.

Shamanistic potions, religious iconography and, of course, coca leaves, complete the offerings, with the ubiquitous day-glo Inka Cola T-shirts the only nod to Cuzco’s biggest cash cow. As genuine as an Inca wall.

Location: Avenidas Santa Clara and Tupac Amaru

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