Spanish‑language magazines and paperbacks are Relay’s main draw in Terminal 1.
Relay at LIM sits airside in T1 and feels closer to an old‑school newsstand than a duty‑free annex. Racks carry Spanish magazines and pocket novels alongside a smaller English section, so you can still grab reading for a 6–8 hour overnight to the U.S. or Europe without hunting through perfume shelves. Expect the usual airport markup: bottled drinks and packaged snacks ring in noticeably higher than city prices, matching other airside shops.
Stock is basic but predictable: national newspapers, international titles, puzzle books, chocolate bars, chips, and 500 ml water bottles in the coolers. One Google Maps reviewer calls it a “typical airport newsstand” with exactly that mix, at “airport prices.” You won’t find electronics beyond maybe a cheap charging cable or two, and souvenirs are limited compared with the main duty‑free zone near several international gates in T1.
Regulars on Reddit say they mostly preload Kindle or podcasts at home and only stop at Relay when they want a physical Spanish‑language magazine for a long flight and accept paying extra. If you’re price‑sensitive, treat snacks here as last resort and hold out for the larger cafe setups near the middle of the T1 departures concourse, where 500 ml water can sometimes be a few soles cheaper.
Tip: Buy your main snacks and a big water in Lima city; use Relay just for a magazine or backup drink within 30–40 minutes of boarding from T1.