Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This glorious bookstore in a converted theater continues to flourish in the age of the Kindle. The Grand Splendid theater opened in 1919 and was converted…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This glorious bookstore in a converted theater continues to flourish in the age of the Kindle. The Grand Splendid theater opened in 1919 and was converted…
Buenos Aires
This gallery-like store, stocked with edgy art books, fashion, accessories, whimsical leather desk sculptures, original artworks and unique handmade…
Palermo
The high-quality carpets, rugs and blankets sold here are hand-dyed, hand-woven on a loom and fair trade; the owners work with cooperatives and NGOs to…
Palermo
A destination in itself. This drop-dead gorgeous shop specializes in homewares – you can find small gifts and souvenirs here, like handcrafted soaps and…
Palermo
'Unique pieces by local artists' – that's the name of the game at Facón, a beautiful shop located in a charming old casona (house) with a lovely courtyard…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Tafi's main diversion, aside from walks in the countryside, is this driving route to the home studios of area artisans, whose work includes ceramics,…
San Telmo
This colorful art shop sells prints and originals by emerging artists. Perfect stop for unique souvenir shopping – and supporting the local art scene…
San Telmo
This tiny shop doesn't look like much from the outside – or the inside, come to think of it. Who cares: you're here for the small and well-priced…
Palermo
A charming range of arts and crafts with a botanical bent are sold in this tiny boutique. The woodland theme is evident in the forest scenes of the…
Mar del Plata
A gaucho-themed shop stocking leather goods galore, as well as ponchos, scarves, handbags, some nice shoes and berets – not to mention some lovely artisan…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
This charming corner emporium sells a tantalizing array of local cheeses, salamis and hams, along with other gourmet regional products. You'll spot…
Palermo
This literary sanctuary offers history, culture and art books in a picturesque antique house. There's a cute restaurant and coffee shop inside – seating…
Jujuy
A leather workshop that also sells saddles, traditional cow-skin drums, boots, belts, wallets, bags and some cool hats. It can customize anything you like…
El Chaltén
Bring home Chalteños' handmade alfajores filled with dulce de leche or homemade jams and your loved ones will forgive all your wanderings.
Feria Artesanal Paseo de las Artes
Córdoba
On weekends, the hip neighborhood of Güemes hosts this colorful artisans market, one of the country’s best.
Salta
Good for souvenirs, this provincially sponsored market is set in a centuries-old complex that was once Salta's main flour mill. Within it are a collection…
Palermo
Eclectic little shopping mall with a bohemian vibe. In the past few years, young independent artisans have taken over and created an artistic hub here,…
San Telmo
This little shop’s racks are crowded with owner-designer Lilliana Zauberman’s kaleidoscopic products: 1970s-style jersey dresses, whimsical ruffled…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Recoleta’s popular artisan fair has dozens of booths and a range of creative, homemade goods from leather wallets and silver jewelry to mate gourds and…
Palermo
Nationally produced wines for every taste and budget line the racks and cellar of this attractive wine shop; ask the friendly owner for his…
Palermo
This large covered warehouse is full of caged booths selling antiques, vintage objects and some modern items – precious things such as wooden furniture,…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
If you're looking for quality tango shoes, this is the place to come. Not only are these shoes designed to withstand hours of dancing at the milonga, they…
Cafayate
This is a mall of brick stalls piled with goods made from llama wool, leather and cactus wood. Here, handicrafts include artisanal journals, mate (a tea…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
For unique, fun and handmade Argentine items, explore the corners of this tiny boutique. The stock is ever-changing, but can include such things as…
Palermo
At this large, upscale shopping mall all the popular Argentine women’s clothing shops are represented, as are international brands such as Adidas, Nike…
Palermo
For the retro-sports fanatic, there’s nothing better than this unique shop, with its sense of humor and vintage twist. Focusing on only one product and…
Palermo
About 20 emerging young designers are showcased at this small, upscale store in Palermo Chico. Peruse the clothing racks for one-of-a-kind, eclectic tops,…
Ushuaia
They don't seem to sell a bad bottle of wine in the whole place. This is a wine-lover's paradise, with floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked to the brim with…
Mercado Artesanal y Fábrica de Alfombras
Catamarca & La Rioja
For Catamarca’s characteristic hand-tied rugs, visit this artisans market, which also sells ponchos, blankets, jewelry, red onyx sculptures, musical…
Ushuaia
This indoor artists market sells handmade jewelry, wool crafts, traditional mates and other household items. The majority of vendors only accept Argentine…
San Telmo
Run by a photographer from the US, this tiny shop is probably the city's best English-language bookstore. Thousands of new and used literature and…
San Telmo
Come find old knickknacks at this eccentric shop. Small oddities such as Indian statuettes, Chinese snuff boxes, precious stone figurines and gargoyles…
The Gran Chaco
Sells an interesting selection of indigenous crafts including woven baskets, necklaces featuring local seeds, rugs, bags, dolls, hats and cute armadillo…
Fundación Artesanías Misioneras
Misiones
Guaraní culture is strong in this part of Argentina, and particularly fine indigenous crafts are displayed and sold here. There's another branch on the…
Palermo
Wonderfully unique footwear with a retro-hip, feminine and slightly conservative vibe. Try on a pair of patent leather sandals for size, or go for more…
Palermo
With gorgeous printed fabrics and details such as fringes and sequins, this large and popular boutique is a hit with local fashionistas. Old and new are…
Palermo
Mariana Cortés designs adorable printed fabrics sewn into brightly colored T-shirts, flowery dresses, leggings and underthings. Descend the staircase to…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
For the edgiest tattoos and piercings in town, you can’t beat this grungy mall. BA's skateboarder-wannabes, along with their punk-rock counterparts, also…
Palermo
Calma Chicha specializes in creative housewares and accessories that are locally produced from leather, faux leather, sheepskin, cowhide and brightly hued…