Shopping in Northwest Argentina
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Mercado del Sur
Jujuy's lively market, the Mercado del Sur, is a genuine trading post where indigenous Argentines swig mazamorra (a cold maize soup) and peddle coca leaves. Upstairs eateries serve hearty regional specialties; try chicharrón con mote (stir-fried pork with boiled maize) or spicy sopa de maní (peanut soup).
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Mercado Artesanal
For souvenirs, this provincially sponsored market is the most noteworthy place. Articles include native handicrafts, such as hammocks, string bags, ceramics, basketry, leather work and the region’s distinctive ponchos. To get here, take bus 2, 3 or 7 from downtown.
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Mercado Norte
Córdoba’s indoor market has delicious and inexpensive food, such as pizza, empanadas and seafood. Browsing the clean stalls selling every imaginable cut of meat, including whole chivitos (goat) and pigs, is a must.
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Talabartería Crespo
Leather goods made from carpincho (a large rodent that makes a beautifully spotted leather) are the specialty here. Sweaters, knives and mate (tealike beverages) paraphernalia grace the shelves as well.
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Mercado Artesanal Permanente y Fábrica de Alfombras
For Catamarca’s characteristic hand-tied rugs, visit this artisans’ market. Besides rugs, the market also sells a range of ponchos, blankets, jewelry, red onyx sculptures, musical instruments and basketry.
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La Bombonerie
For those with a sweet tooth, head for La Bombonerie, not far from the tourist office; if you get out of this place without a bag of chocolates, then you did better than most.
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Mercado Artesanal de la Rioja
La Rioja crafts are exhibited and sold at the excellent Mercado Artesanal de La Rioja, as are other popular artworks at prices lower than most souvenir shops.
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Paseo Colonial
To find out what the city’s hip young designers have been working on, slip into this little arcade, featuring a variety of small shops selling clothes, homewares and jewelry.
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Mercado Artesanal
There are numerous artesanía shops on and around the central plaza. The Mercado Artesanal cooperative features many locals’ work.
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Feria Artisanal
Antique stores line Calle Belgrano in barrio Güemes, where there is also a feria artisanal, one of the country’s best.
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La Emilia
Though this shop has its share of shoddy souvenirs, there are still plenty of excellent regional crafts to choose from.
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Mercado Armonía
Santiago’s art deco market has food stalls, cheap eateries and a few artesanía shops upstairs.
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El Ateneo
Excellent bookshop. Also maps, a small selection of airport novels in English, and a cafe.
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