Neither Plaza Norte nor Mall del Sur: which is the largest shopping center in Peru?

Peru will have seven new shopping centers until 2025, which will require a total investment of US$192 million, according to a report by the Institute of Economics and Business Development (IEDEP) of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL). In Lima, the opening of six malls is estimated and in the province, only one, although the specific dates for this purpose have not been set.

To date, there are 101 of these establishments in our country, which, despite the economic recession, continue to be a great attraction for citizens, either because of their architectural design or because they offer a pleasant experience for shopping and entertainment. Next, find out which is the largest mall in Peru and which shopping centers will be inaugurated until next year.

Where is the largest shopping center in Peru located?

According to the Perú Retail portal, The largest shopping center in Peru is the Jockey Plaza Shopping Center, which is located in the Surco district and that has a strategic zoning connected to the main roads of the capital, such as Javier Prado Avenue and the Panamericana Sur Highway (Av. Circunvalación).

With nine anchor stores and more than 550 stores, Jockey Plaza was a pioneer in applying a single, centralized administration, marking the beginning of the third generation of shopping centers in the country. Although many might think that Plaza Norte or Mall del Sur are the largest shopping centers in Peru due to their imposing size, in reality they are not the ones that hold the title of largest area.

The Jockey Plaza Shopping Center has 170,461 square meters of leasable area and its original cost reached US$45 million investment. Likewise, it is recognized for being the access point for international brands seeking to establish themselves in the country.

These are the largest malls in Peru

According to Perú Retail, more than 13 groups, including retail entrepreneurs and real estate managers, share the more than 100 shopping centers in Peru. Among these, Real Plaza, belonging to the Intercorp group, Open Plaza and Mallplaza, both from the Falabella Group, stand out, as well as the Mall Aventura de Ripley el Parque Arauco, a Chilean company that owns the Megaplaza and Larcomar chain.

To define the “largest” shopping center, the surface area of ​​the extension is taken into account and the different levels or floors of each one are considered, as well as the areas that complement its offer.

• South Mall: although it was initially built on an area of ​​35,000 m²currently exceeds 200,000 m²It is located in the district of San Juan de Miraflores.
• North Plaza: It is located in the Independence district and is operated by the E. Wong Corporation. It has a land area of ​​about 150,000 m² and a land terminal that is about 33,000 m².
• Mall Aventura Santa Anita, with 130,000 m²: It is the busiest shopping center in Peru and is located in the Santa Anita district.
• Plaza San Miguel, with 128,000 m²: It is located in the San Miguel district and was the first shopping center to open in Peru.
• Real Plaza Puruchuco: It is the largest shopping center in the Real Plaza and was inaugurated in 2019. It occupies an area of ​​126,257 m²
• Minka: It is a commercial complex located in Callao and has 120,000 m²although only 54,000 m² They are leasable area.
• MegaPlaza Independencia: It is located in the Independencia district and has 110,000 m².
• Mall Aventura Arequipa: It is located in the city of Arequipa, in the district of Paucarpata, and occupies an area of ​​100,000 m².

¿What shopping centers will open until 2025?

1. Plaza de los Reyes Gastronomic Shopping Center in the Center of Lima (US$15 million)
2. Eco Plaza Ate (US$22 million)
3. Eco Plaza Wilson (US$30 million)
4. La Molina Park (US$60 million)
5. Las Vegas Plaza Puente Piedra (US$40 million)
6. San Juan de Lurigancho Shopping Center of the Cencosud group (investment to be defined)
7. Eco Plaza Piura: US$60 million