La Paz
Award-winning, high-altitude Bolivian vintages are available at this small wine-and-liquor store.
Must-see shopping in South America
Quito
A sparkling mall with a good supermarket and international chain stores, near Parque La Carolina.
Medellín
Technology center with scores of small shops selling chargers, computers and digital equipment.
Cuzco
Mass-produced tourist tat from textiles to teapots are sold at the vast Centro Artesenal Cuzco.
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Fashionable home furnishing, appliances and housewares in a small shopping center in Recoleta.
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Large shopping mall at the eastern end of the center with multiplex cinema and food options.
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.
Galería de Artesanías ‘El Tumi de Oro’
Arequipa
A small artisan market under the portales (stone archways) on Plaza de Armas.
Santiago
This chain bookstore has a broad selection, though the English titles are limited.
Guayaquil
One of the largest malls in all of South America is Mall del Sol, near the airport.
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
On the corner of the plaza, this cooperative sells a wide range of handmade goods.
North Coast & Lowlands
There’s a tiny handicraft market daily at the west end of the malecón.
Medellín
This colorful craft market is great for cheap buys or simply for strolling around.
La Paz
Shop at the store of this Tarija winery, best known for its malbec and riesling.
Quito
Shopping mall and entertainment complex on the north end of Parque La Carolina.
Medellín
Lots of banks, plus international fashion outlets and a decent food court.
ReadyTex Craft & Souvenir Shop
Paramaribo
Get all your Suriname souvenirs, handicrafts and more at this big shop.
