Mercado de Surquillo #1 (Mercado Número Uno de Surquillo & The Culinary Pantry of Lima) stands as the most famous, authentic, and acclaimed culinary market in Lima, **located on Calle Lizardo Montero (Calle Narciso de la Colina), just two blocks east of the Miraflores border across Paseo de la República**. Propelled **to global fame by celebrity chefs Gastón Acurio and Anthony Bourdain as the premier market where Lima's Michelin-level chefs and home cooks source the finest biodiversity of Peru's Coast, Andes, and Amazon**, this bustling market is a food lover's dream. The vibrant market complex features **bustling seafood *cevicherías* preparing fresh-caught corvina and *ceviche de conchas negras* on the spot, exotic fruit stalls laden with *chirimoya, lúcuma, pitahaya*, and *aguaymanto*, hundreds of varieties of native Andean potatoes, traditional herbal medicine counters, and fresh juice bars**.
Good to Know
The Walk: Easy; level covered market aisles with bustling pedestrian traffic and open-air food counter seating
Time Needed: 1.5 to 2.5 hours for market food tasting, fruit sampling, and eating fresh ceviche at market stalls
What to Wear & Bring: Casual comfortable attire, camera for vibrant food displays, small cash (PEN) for vendors, and an appetite
At a Glance: World-famous culinary market featured by Anthony Bourdain with fresh cevicherías and exotic fruits
Operating Hours: Open daily: 07:00 to 17:00 (Cevichería stalls peak for freshest morning catch from 10:30 to 14:30)
How to Plan: Walk 5 minutes from Parque Kennedy for mid-morning fruit sampling followed by a fresh ceviche lunch at stall #1
What's Worth Your Time
Fresh-caught corvina ceviche made to order, exotic Amazonian fruit tasting, and *ceviche de conchas negras*.
Must-See Highlight: Sitting at **an authentic market *cevichería* counter (like Cevicheria el Cevichano)**, watching master fishmongers slice fresh corvina and toss it with lime, chili, and red onion!
Local Tip: Sample **exotic Peruvian fruits at the fruit stands**; friendly vendors will happily slice open fresh *chirimoya*, *granadilla*, and *lúcuma* for you to taste.
Skip If Rushed: Visiting late in the afternoon; **arrive before 13:30** when seafood is at its absolute freshest straight from Callao port.
Getting There
Located on Calle Lizardo Montero 705 in Surquillo. An easy 5-minute flat walk east from Parque Kennedy (Miraflores) crossing the Ricardo Palma expressway bridge. Metropolitano BRT station 'Ricardo Palma' is 2 minutes walk away.
100% Free / Center · 5 min walk from Parque Kennedy
Mercado Surquillo (2026)
Mercado de Surquillo Public Market Admission: 100% Free Public Entry
: Mercado #1 is very safe and popular with international foodies; keep wallets in front pockets as in any busy bazaar.
: Most small market fruit and ceviche stalls prefer cash (PEN) or Peruvian digital Yape/Plin apps.
Walk 5 minutes east from **Parque Kennedy crossing the Ricardo Palma bridge into Mercado #1 de Surquillo (free entry)** (11:00) → Begin in **Aisle 3 tasting exotic Peruvian fruits (*chirimoya, lúcuma, granadilla, pitahaya*)** (11:15) → Inspect **the incredible biodiversity of Andean tubers (purple, yellow, and red native potatoes)** (11:45) → Walk into **the bustling seafood section taking a counter stool at a celebrated market *cevichería*** (12:05) → Feast on **fresh classic corvina ceviche tossed with lime juice, *leche de tigre*, *choclo* giant corn, and sweet potato** (12:20) → Wash it down with **a giant glass of fresh *chicha morada* or passionfruit juice from the juice bar** (12:50–13:15)
Walk from Miraflores to Mercado Surquillo #1, taste exotic fruits, and enjoy authentic market ceviche.
When Anthony Bourdain filmed *No Reservations* in Lima with superstar chef Gastón Acurio, they came straight to Mercado de Surquillo #1—Bourdain famously declared the market ceviche 'the freshest, cleanest, and most electric seafood experience on the planet!'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercado de Surquillo #1 in Lima?
It is Lima's most famous culinary food market, located on Calle Lizardo Montero in Surquillo (5 mins from Miraflores), celebrated for fresh ceviche stalls, exotic fruits, and street food.
Why is it famous?
It was featured by celebrity chefs Anthony Bourdain and Gastón Acurio as the authentic culinary pantry of Lima where top chefs source raw ingredients and eat fresh market ceviche.
Is admission charged to enter?
No, the market is 100% free and open to the public daily.
How far is it from Miraflores?
It is located just two blocks east of the Miraflores border, an easy 5-minute walk from Parque Kennedy.
What are the opening hours?
Open daily from 07:00 to 17:00, with peak fresh ceviche and lunch hours between 10:30 and 14:30.
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