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Centro Comercial Rattan Plaza

Centro Comercial Rattan Plaza (Av. Jóvito Villalba, between Pampatar and Porlamar) – this shopping center, which has existed since the 1990s, has around 80 retailers (including some international brands like Clarks, Nine West, while the rest are local outlets). There’s also a play area for school children, art exhibits, musical events, and even gourmet cooking […]

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Centro Comercial Sambil

Centro Comercial Sambil (Av. Jóvito Villalba, Pampatar) — located within the same boulevard on this vacation enclave, this is the largest mall on Margarita Island. Totaling 243 retailers, they include many of the same brands found in their Caracas outlet, the one difference being is that this outlet is located a short drive to the […]

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Centro Comercial La Vela

Centro Comercial La Vela (Calle Los Uveros, Porlamar) – this shopping center is smaller than Costa Azul and Sambil, but still has a good selection of retailers and a decent food court. There is some entertainment during the weekends.

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Centro Comercial Parque Costa Azul

Centro Comercial Parque Costa Azul (Av. Jóvito Villalba, Pampatar) –since Margarita Island is a tax-free zone, that means prices are around 15% to 20% lower than the rest of Venezuela. For that reason, it’s no surprise that a number of shoppers, including vacationers from other parts of Venezuela, visit this and other shopping centers in […]

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Plaza San Miguel

Plaza San Miguel (Av la Marina 2000, San Miguel, Lima) – this, along with Camino Real, was among the first American-style shopping centers in Lima (launched back in the 1970s). It has expanded over the years, and both regional and international brands can be found here, along with the usual amenities offered by other shopping […]

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Plaza Norte

Plaza Norte (Av. Alfredo Mendiola e/ Av. Thomas Valle, Lima) – opened in 2009, this is one of Lima’s larger malls (with over 200 stores – ranging from internationally-recognized apparel brands, to Gold’s Gym, and supermarkets such as Makro and Metro). This shopping center is best-known for housing the “Gran Terminal Terrestre” bus station. re”.

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Plaza Lima Sur

Plaza Lima Sur (Prolongación Paseo de la República, Chorrillos, Lima) – this is another American-style mall in Lima (this one with 180 retailers). This 120,000 sq. meter space is known for regional chains being present there, such as the Ripley department store. There’s also a Metro supermarket, amenities such as banks, and play areas for […]

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Molina Plaza

Molina Plaza (Av. Raúl Ferro, block 12, La Molina, Lima) – located in the upscale Molina suburb, this is a medium-sized shopping center (opened in 2005), consisting of various retail stores, a supermarket, eight movie theaters, a gym, a fast food court (along with Starbucks coffee).

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Larcomar

Larcomar (Malecón de la Reserva 610, Miraflores, Lima) – this is perhaps the most popular shopping center in Lima, in part because of its seaside location within the Miraflores district. There are around 160 retailers (such as Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Esprit, Florsheim, Gap, Guess, Quiksilver, Steven Madden, and Timberland, among others). Along with the […]

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Jockey Plaza

Jockey Plaza (Av. Javier Prado Este 4200, Surco, Lima) – opened in 1997, Jockey became one of Lima’s more popular shopping centers, boasting over 230 stores (with brands such as Carolina Herrera, Armani, Montblanc, Bose, Guess, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Billabong, and Esprit found there). Like other popular malls, this one also has a food […]