Shopping in Buenos Aires
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Musimundo
With over 50 branches throughout the city, this is Argentina’s largest music retailer, offering both national and international selections. Listening stations make selecting the hippest CDs a snap.
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Kelly’s Regionales
Cowhides, Mapuche ponchos, animal masks, alpaca knives and mate gourds are all good ethnic buys at this large souvenir shop, but plenty of cheap souvenir knickknacks also line the shelves.
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Feria Artesanal
Recoleta’s hugely popular fair, with hundreds of booths and a range of creative goods. Hippies, mimes and tourists mingle. Biggest on weekends; located just outside the Cementerio de la Recoleta.
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Patio Bullrich
Patio Bullrich is the place where posh porteños part with their pesos; expect international luxury brands like Salvatore Ferragamo alongside exclusive local design shops and upscale cafes.
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Feria Plaza Serrano
Costume jewelry, hand-knit tops, funky clothes, hippie bags and leather accessories fill the crafts booths at this small but lively fair on fashionable Plaza Serrano in Palermo Viejo.
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En Buen Orden
If you like sorting through endless shelves full of knickknacks such as old jewelry, little medals, old lace, musty shoes and antique figurines, then this place is for you.
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Wildlife
Crampons, knives, tents, backpacks, climbing ropes, foul-weather clothing and military gear can be found at this somewhat musty-smelling place. Sell your stuff here, too.
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Paseo Alcorta
This upmarket shopping mall showcases stylish Argentine brands, exclusive European designers, a ritzy food court, a cinema center and a children’s play area.
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Alto Palermo
Smack on stylish Av Santa Fe, this shiny mall specializes in chic clothing boutiques, jewelry stores, home-decor emporiums – and the city’s first Starbucks.
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Valenti
All the fixings for a gourmet picnic are on mouthwatering display here – exotic cheeses, cured Patagonian meats, pâté and wine sourced from small bodegas.
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Club de Tango
Snap up tango souvenirs at this wonderful shop stocked with memorabilia such as Carlos Gardel posters and photo books, and tango lessons on DVD.
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Ashes of Roses
Romantic, vintage-inspired dresses, diaphanous sweaters and uber-feminine floral accessories line the racks at this lovely Cañitas boutique.
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Librería de Avila
Booklovers should check out the Librería de Avila, established in 1785 it’s BA’s oldest bookstore.
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Montagne
The Barrio Norte branch of Montagne, which sells popular outdoor clothing that is stylish, good quality and made in Argentina.
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Zival's
This is a branch of one of the better music stores in town, especially when it comes to tango, jazz and classical music.
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El Fenix
An excellent city wine shop. Name your preferences and price range, then put the knowledgeable staff to the test.
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Gabriel del Campo Anticuario
Gabriel del Campo Anticuario sells eclectic objects from antique tin toys to retro luggage.
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Winery
One of several slick chain stores that offer a large selection of Argentine wines. This branch has a café.
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Walrus Books
The best English-language bookstore for quality new and used literature and nonfiction.
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El Ateneo
Modern bookstore with several branches.
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28 Sport
These funky, two-tone sneakers and boots are affordable and beautifully made with high-quality Argentine leather. The retro shop channels 1950s Americana.
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