Magazine Shop

Souvenirs and snacks on the way to your CUZ gate

Just past security in Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Magazine Shop covers the basics: printed magazines, snacks, and last‑minute gifts before your domestic or regional departure. You’ll see the racks of Spanish and English titles first, with local Peruvian publications next to international news and gossip weeklies.

Expect airport pricing: a bottled drink or soft drink often runs around what you’d pay at a hotel minibar in Cusco, and packaged snacks are marked up compared with the city’s mercados. Still, if your bottle of water didn’t make it through security, this is an easy grab on the airside side of the terminal before boarding starts, usually 40–50 minutes before flight time.

Merch leans touristy: think Machu Picchu fridge magnets, llama keychains, and simple t‑shirts with “Cusco” or “Peru” prints sitting beside candy bars and chewing gum at the counter. If you forgot a small gift under about US$10, you’ll probably find something passable here, but not artisan‑market quality.

Stock can run thin later in the day, especially on high‑season mornings when multiple flights to Lima and beyond leave within a 2–3 hour window. Hit Magazine Shop earlier in the day if you care about getting a specific magazine issue or cold drink flavor. Final tip: buy water and anything heavier here once you’re airside so you’re not carrying weight while you check in at CUZ’s landside counters.