Baby alpaca scarves here cost far more than Mercado Inca
Sol Alpaca in Terminal 1 sits airside in the international departures area at LIM, close to several duty free shops and typically opens in line with morning long-hauls, around 6:00 until late-night banks. It’s the airport branch of a major Peruvian brand, selling baby alpaca and alpaca blends rather than the “maybe-alpaca” you see around Parque Kennedy or Miraflores markets.
Expect prices that can run 2–4x above street stalls: a baby alpaca scarf easily lands in the US$60–90 range, and sweaters can push past US$150. Reviews on Google Maps call out “beautiful, very soft alpaca scarves and sweaters” and also point straight at the markup compared with artisanal markets in Lima or Cusco. Card payments in soles, dollars, and most major currencies go through without drama.
The upside: Peru bloggers consistently flag Sol Alpaca as reliable for genuine baby alpaca, which helps if you don’t want to play fiber roulette after a 7,000 km flight. One reviewer mentioned buying a baby alpaca scarf here as a gift and feeling the quality beat the cheaper versions they had handled earlier in Miraflores and San Blas.
Regulars with time in Peru usually hit a city branch first, then use the airport store only for a last-minute extra piece or to burn 100–200 leftover soles before boarding. Watch out for the airport premium; some report identical sweaters costing noticeably less at Sol Alpaca locations in central Lima. Tip: if you already shopped in town, check the tag style name on your receipt before buying a duplicate here.