{"id":3497,"date":"2018-05-10T09:15:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T23:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=3497"},"modified":"2023-11-29T15:50:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T04:50:17","slug":"south-american-souvenirs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/south-american-souvenirs\/","title":{"rendered":"Take me home: Delightful and unique South American souvenirs to take back home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buenos d\u00edas amigos<\/em>! Let\u2019s dive into the sensational Latin American culture and talk a bit about shopping. You can find some truly intriguing South American souvenirs – beautiful textiles, quality leather goods, traditional handcrafts, artwork, soccer jerseys, coffee, and much more.<\/h2>\n

Read on for our list of the best buys when shopping in South America<\/a>. What would you like to bring home as a reminder of your amazing adventure?<\/h2>\n
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Peru<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Peru is a bit like Sapa in Vietnam \u2013 lots of local people trying to sell you something bright, beautiful and unique. You\u2019ll know when someone has been to Peru because they will return with clothes a-plenty made from alpaca textiles<\/strong> with Andean patterns. The alpaca textiles are affordable, beautiful and locally sourced. You can choose from jumpers, chullo beanies, socks, slippers or scarves. The ultimate in South American souvenirs.<\/p>\n

Did you know that quinoa, maca, cocoa, pisco, and cacao<\/strong>, all have a Peruvian origin? Depending on customs regulations, they may make great souvenirs from Peru for your own kitchen. In addition, painted wooden bowls <\/strong>are popular and beautifully traditional items you can stock up on from Peru. For jewelry lovers, the Inca Cross <\/strong>is traditional jewelry that is a popular buy. In many markets, you will see woven friendship bracelets<\/strong> that make the perfect gift for friends and family.<\/p>\n

What magnificent adventures await in the panoramas of Peru<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n