Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Looking for vintage or secondhand clothing? This old shopping gallery is an obligatory stop. Used retro wearables are sold here at several shops, and…
Must-see shopping in Argentina
Palermo
Smack bang on bustling Av Santa Fe, this popular, shiny mall offers dozens of clothing shops, bookstores, jewelry boutiques, and electronics and…
Rosario
A small handicrafts market by the tourist office where dealers sell everything from silverwork to leather goods. There are several other weekend markets…
Buenos Aires
If you’re looking to buy outdoor gear or camping equipment, this is the place to do it. Crampons, knives, tents, backpacks, climbing gear, all-weather…
San Telmo
This charmingly cluttered antique emporium evokes Buenos Aires' glamourous past with china tea sets, leather hatboxes, old toys, mirrors, vintage…
Palermo
Can't make it all the way to Patagonia? Just visit this small store to grab a southern souvenir. There are woolen goods (sheep are big down there),…
Córdoba
Leather goods made from carpincho (the Spanish word for capybara, a large rodent whose hide makes a beautifully spotted leather) are the specialty here…
Mar del Plata
A fun and funky book shop with an in-house cafe, and a collection of beat-up, overpriced English-language pulp fiction in the basement. Still, it's a fun…
Palermo
Attracting crowds of gossipy ladies on a busy weekend, this boutique is stuffed with bright and colorful accessories including costume jewelry, pillows,…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Arandu is a high-end (this is Recoleta, after all) talabartería – a traditional Argentine shop selling gaucho gear, ponchos, mate gourds, silver, leather,…
Salta
Espacio Urbano is a gorgeous courtyard boutique trading in hip styles from international brands. Think Bensimon swimwear, Bolivia chinos and much more…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Dominican friars at the mercado artesanal, next to Iglesia de Santo Domingo, sell gorgeous handmade wool rugs as well as ceramics, onyx crafts and…
Buenos Aires
Start up the limousine and make sure there’s enough room for shopping bags: at Casa López, you'll find fine Argentine leather goods, including jackets,…
Mendoza
Unless you are looking for an obscure top-of-the-range bottle (or a sales assistant who knows what they’re talking about), a good place to buy wine in…
Cafayate
For sculpture, jewelry, and other knickknacks crafted from silver and alloy, check out this evocative shop attached to the studio of craftsman Jorge…
San Telmo
A fun walk-through for one-of-a-kind threads by local indie designers, including interesting knitwear, colorful skirts, printed T-shirts, jewelry and…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
The Mercado Artesanal Tradicional is an excellent local handicrafts market with an assortment of items for sale, including ponchos and the brightly…
Buenos Aires
This spacious wine and spirits shop on elegant Av de Mayo is a good place to pick up some drinkable souvenirs – or a nice bottle of malbec and some…
Atlantic Coast
This gorgeous little tienda of happiness on the plaza deals in milk and dark chocolate caramels, dipped dried fruits, turtles, liqueurs and other…
Mendoza
A large range of novels in English, Lonely Planet guidebooks, maps and wine-related literature. Also textbooks for Spanish students.
El Chaltén
Sells books, maps and souvenirs and also rents a wide range of camping equipment, as do several other sundries shops around town.
Ushuaia
Outstanding selection of Patagonia- and Antarctica-themed material, with literature, guidebooks and pictorials (also in English).
Inland Patagonia
This artisans market fills Plaza Coronel Fontana on Sundays in summer and on alternate Sundays the rest of the year.
Mar del Plata
This relaxed flea market sells everything including the kitchen sink, seven blocks northwest of Plaza San Martín.
Coastal Patagonia
A cool cooperative selling handmade ceramics, woven goods and an excellent but powerful homemade cherry liqueur.
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This well-stocked wine shop is a good place to buy a few bottles to take home (or enjoy with a picnic).
Palermo
Geography nerds will adore the topographic maps available from the Instituto Geográfico Nacional.
Buenos Aires
Branch of Buenos Aires’ landmark bookseller, which stocks a limited number of books in English.
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Fashionable home furnishing, appliances and housewares in a small shopping center in Recoleta.
Mendoza
Outdoor crafts market with individual stalls selling handicrafts, jewellery and artwork.
Along the Río Paraná
This CD shop specializes in Corrientes chamamé. You can listen before you buy.
Cafayate
The Mercado Artesanal cooperative features quality local work at more-than-fair prices.
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
On the corner of the plaza, this cooperative sells a wide range of handmade goods.
