Lima Food and Markets Photo day
Taste & Capture Lima. Discover two of Lima’s most traditional markets with a pro photographer and cook expert, bursting with colors, flavors, and life. Sample authentic local food while photographing the people, produce, and vibrant scenes that bring Peruvian cuisine to life.
Lima Food and Markets Photo day
Taste & Capture Lima. Discover two of Lima’s most traditional markets with a pro photographer and cook expert, bursting with colors, flavors, and life. Sample authentic local food while photographing the people, produce, and vibrant scenes that bring Peruvian cuisine to life.
Suggested plan
We’ll begin our day with a visit to the historic Magdalena Market, founded in 1930 in one of Lima’s most traditional districts. For anyone curious about Peruvian gastronomy, this is a true paradise of flavors and ingredients.
Wandering through its lively, narrow aisles, you’ll discover treasures from across the country: Amazonian produce, fresh cuts of meat and fish, varieties of potatoes, colorful vegetables, and native corn. To fully enjoy the experience, we recommend a light breakfast beforehand—so you can sample the delights along the way (purchases are not included, so bring some soles in cash). Taste Chinese-Peruvian dishes, fresh seafood, tropical fruit juices, aromatic coffee, and local snacks, all while capturing vibrant photos of the market’s daily life.
On our way back, we’ll stop at the San Isidro Market, a modern and spacious venue where vendors are neatly organized. Here you can try regional bread and cheeses, sip refreshing coconut or orange juice, or even pick up some high-quality Peruvian coffee to take home.
Optional Culinary Treat: Not included in the plan but easy to add: if you’re still hungry and eager to indulge, we’ll be close to La Mar Street, home to some of Lima’s finest restaurants. It’s the perfect spot to savour superb dishes and elevate your gastronomic experience or make stop to try some dessert before finish the photo food adventure.
Average Total time: 3-4 hours including shuttle.
Note: Timing and distance could be adjusted depending season, weather conditions or time spend on each place.
Timing suggestions
– We recommend start around 10 am.
What kind of photos we´ll take
Food, streets, people.
What lenses are recommended for this trip?
For photography enthusiasts, a smartphone or basic camera is usually sufficient. However, if you’re bringing multiple lenses, here are some recommendations:
– A zoom lens such as 24–70 mm, 24–105 mm, or 35–150 mm offers versatile coverage for various scenes.
– A wider lens below 20 mm to shoot with context.
Any of them with a wide aperture higher than f2.8 to raise the ISO without too much noise to compensate speed.
When is best?
This photo trip can be done for the whole year.
What do I have to bring?
During the summer months (January to April), it’s essential to wear sunscreen and light, breathable clothing. Average temperatures in Lima range from 24°C to 32°C.
In winter (July to October), temperatures typically range from 12°C to 16°C. Long sleeves and a windbreaker are recommended. Although it usually doesn’t rain much—except in August and September—bringing an extra coat for unexpected rain or chilly weather can be helpful.
Important note
This is a photo walk through street areas. We will walk slowly. However, if you have difficulty walking long distances or have a disability, please let us know so we can modify the original plan or consider hiring a driver.
Rates (USD)
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What´s included
Photo pro guiding.
Meet up at hotel.
Taxi app to move from the hotel.
ADD: Private transportation service available by request.
ADD: meals or personal expenses, entrance fees, and official guides/tours, tips.
Book your photo day
Booking Procedure
After pre booking by the web form, or contact us by whatsapp, chat or email, please send a list with names, passport numbers, tour date, meeting point and any request you think could be important, as kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
We work only with small groups and on private service.
Important
Advices
Always for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff far away from you.
Use of sport or very confortable shoes fully recommended.
Additionals
Transportation support during the photowalk, available under request and extra cost.
Other timing or arrangements for mobility handicap or need of an assistant on request and at extra cost.
Photography lessons and special requests available (ask).
Conditions
1. For better chances of find a date free, requests and bookings must be done at a maximum of 72 hours before tour date.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject of refund.
