Sol Alpaca

Baby alpaca scarves here run around $60–$90 at Sol Alpaca.

Sol Alpaca sits airside at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, so you can shop after clearing security and before your CUZ departure. It focuses on Peruvian alpaca and baby alpaca textiles, not general souvenirs. Expect racks of sweaters, scarves, wraps, and hats, with clearly labeled fabric content so you can see what’s 100% baby alpaca versus blends.

Prices skew higher than the markets in central Cusco, but the quality control is better and tags usually list micron counts and exact material mixes. Sweaters and ponchos often sit in the $120–$250 range, while smaller accessories like beanies and gloves run closer to $30–$70. If you want one solid, durable piece instead of a bag full of cheap knits, this shop makes more sense.

Hours tend to track flight banks, roughly from early morning departures around 5:00–6:00 to the last evening flights. Stock leans neutral colors with some Inca-inspired patterns, so it looks less touristy when you wear it back home. Ask staff to point out pure baby alpaca vs. alpaca–wool blends; the softer pieces are immediately obvious in hand.

There’s no café tie-in or tax refund desk here, just straight retail, so plan 10–15 minutes if you want to compare weaves and try on sweaters before boarding. One tip: if you already shopped in town, use this stop to grab one small, higher-grade item (like a baby alpaca scarf) instead of doubling up on bulky knits that eat carry-on space.