T1’s Alpaca 111 leans hard into souvenirs, not snacks
Right in Terminal T1, Alpaca 111 trades in alpaca wool, Peruvian textiles, and giftable souvenirs rather than food or drinks, so don’t walk in expecting a sit-down meal. Prices sit firmly in duty-free territory: think around $25–$40 USD equivalent for scarves and $10–$20 for smaller accessories like keychains or coin purses. It’s a post-security stop, so you can duck in after check-in and before boarding without adding extra time for lines.
The shelves skew toward alpaca sweaters, scarves, and ponchos, many tagged as “baby alpaca,” which usually runs higher, often above $60 USD per piece. You’ll also see smaller items tied to Arequipa and Colca Canyon tourism, such as mugs and magnets marked “Arequipa” and stylized alpaca figures in the $8–$15 range. If you want something that clearly says AQP, focus on items that include the airport or city name printed on them.
Alpaca 111 keeps typical airport retail hours, opening early for morning departures and staying open into late evening, roughly tracking the first and last flights in T1. That means you can browse a sweater before a 06:00 departure or grab last-minute gifts ahead of a 22:00 flight. Payment usually runs through both soles and major cards, so you don’t have to keep extra PEN just for this stop.
Since this is classified under “Stores” at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, you’re not getting any seating or table space, just racks and shelves inside a compact unit. Figure 5–10 minutes if you know your size and style, up to 20 minutes if you’re comparing fabric feel and patterns across the racks. One practical tip: snap a quick photo of price tags and labels before heading to the register, so you can double-check fiber content and currency when you pay in a rush before boarding from T1.