Mendoza Shopping

  1. Antigua Tienda Sama

    For something a bit more authentic, pick up a pair of bombachas (commonly worn gaucho-influenced pants with button-cuff bottoms) at friendly Antigua Tienda Sama; they're subtle enough to wear anywhere.

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  2. Av Las Heras

    Av Las Heras is lined with souvenir shops, leather shops, chocolate stores and all sorts of places to pick up cheap Argentine trinkets. Items made of carpincho (spotted tanned hide of the capybara, a large rodent) are uniquely Argentine and sold in many of the stores.

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  3. Carrefour

    Unless you're looking for a very obscure top of the range bottle (or a sales assistant who knows what they're talking about), the best place to buy wine in town, in terms of price and variety, is the supermarket Carrefour.

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  4. Centro Internacional del Libro

    Small selection of classics and best-sellers in English.

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  5. Feria Artesanal Plaza España

    Crafts fair in Plaza España with mediocre-quality goods.

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  7. Juan Cedrón

    A small but well-chosen selection lines the walls. Doubles as a wine bar. Occasional tastings and sidewalk tables.

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  8. Luigi Bosca

    Luigi Bosca, which also produces Finca La Linda, is one of Mendoza's premier wineries. Though wine tastings are free, you never taste the good stuff without paying. After a swig of Malbec, you'll be glad you can purchase this definitive Argentine wine. Call beforehand to reserve a space for the visit.

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  9. Marcelino

    An almost staggering array of mostly reds. Tastings on Monday nights.

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  10. Mercado Artesanal

    This cooperative offers provincial handicrafts, including vertical-loom weavings (Huarpe-style) from northwest Mendoza, horizontal looms (Araucanian-style) from the south, woven baskets from Lagunas del Rosario, and lots of braided, untanned leather horse gear.

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  11. Plaza de las Artes

    Outdoor crafts market in the Plaza Independencia.

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  13. Raices

    High-quality weavings, mates (tea-like beverages), jewelry and more. There is another location on Av Sarmiento 162.

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  14. Rubén Simoncini Libros

    One of many bookstores around the intersection of San Juan and Garibaldi; some English books in stock.

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  15. SBS

    A large range of novels in English, Lonely Planet guidebooks, maps and wine-related literature. Also TOEFL resources and textbooks for Spanish students.

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