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Arte Andino
Arte Andino has a good selection of woolens locally made from llama and alpaca.
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Artesanía Stalls
For inexpensive souvenirs, scour the Artesanía Stalls behind the main post office. The alleyway is also full of vendors of Spanish-language literature and other books for reasonable and negotiable prices.
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Asarti
The more expensive Asarti produces export-quality alpaca woolens.
Cheaper alpaca and llama wool chompas (sweaters) can be found in the markets.
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Fotrama
The long-standing co-op Fotrama sells locally produced woolens from llama and alpaca.
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Fotrama Factory Outlet
The Fotrama Factory Outlet sells locally produced woolens from llama and alpaca at bargain prices.
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IC Norte
Well-stocked US-style supermarket with imported and unique export-quality Bolivian products.
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La Concepción
For wine, visit the retail shop of La Concepción, one of Bolivia's more famous wineries. Try to taste what you are going to buy; if not, spend up, as some of the cheaper reds are pretty astringent.
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Los Amigos del Libro
Stock the best range of English, French and German paperbacks, plus Bolivian literature and Lonely Planet guides. There is also a branch of the store at the airport.
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Markets
Cochabamba is Bolivia's biggest market town. The main market is the enormous La Cancha, which is one of the most crowded, chaotic, claustrophobic, and exhilarating spots in the country. You'll find it near Plaza 14 de Septiembre. Around the town's markets you'll find just about everything imaginable, but keep an eye out for pickpockets.
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Mercado de Ganado
The fascinating Mercado de Ganado livestock market operates Wednesdays and Sundays at the end of Avenida Panaméricana, far to the south of the center; it's worth taking a taxi out there to see it in operation. As always, it pays to get there early-ish.
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Super Haas
Convenient if expensive mini-market with a deli and snack counter.
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Super Natural
Great eco-mercado, full of local natural and organic products.
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