Mercado de Surquillo

Mercado de Surquillo sits right across Avenida Angamos from Miraflores. It’s not a gay venue, just a working market that’s listed as gay-friendly. Locals come here to shop and grab lunch at the cevicherías and food stalls inside. You’ll find the real city rhythm here, stripped of the tourist polish found just over the street. Time your visit for late morning or early afternoon. That’s when the ceviche is at its freshest and the stalls are actually busy. Remember, ceviche is a lunch dish in Lima. By mid-afternoon, most stalls are winding down or closing out. The prices are a fraction of what you’d pay in Miraflores restaurants. Bring cash, because cards often don’t work here. And keep a close eye on your bag.