Venezuela
This amazing one-stop shop has everything you might need – a glitzy internet cafe, telephone cabinas, a groovy bar and restaurant, and even a disco.
Must-see shopping in South America
Caracas
A veritable profusion of basket work is to be found here, along with other assorted knickknacks – the kind we all buy and ask ourselves ‘Why?’ later.
Caracas
The sweet-toothed will have a field day in this traditional candy store on the plaza, which sells gooey cakes, jellied fruits and other local confections.
Paseo Artesanal Fabricio Ojeda
Venezuela
Down the road from the Ateneo is the Paseo Artesanal Fabricio Ojeda, a craft market featuring a collection of craft stands.
Tecni-Ciencia Libros, Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco
Caracas
One of Venezuela's best bookstores, with 10 branches around town. It has well-stocked travel sections with plenty of Lonely Planet titles.
Venezuela
If you just need outdoor equipment, not a guide or a tour, check Cumbre Azul, which specializes in rental.
Casa de la Cultura Juan Félix Sánchez
Venezuela
This large, well-stocked craft shop on the ground level offers a wide variety of authentic, locally made handicrafts.
Caracas
One of Caracas' older, more established shopping complexes, alongside a bustling plaza with still more malls.
Caracas
Browse-worthy store with strong selection of Venezuelan literature (in Spanish), plus some English novels.
Caracas
Touted as South America’s largest shopping mall, there's an enormous range of shopping on offer here.
Centro Comercial Paseo Las Mercedes
Caracas
An upscale shopping destination with restaurants, a movie theater and an excellent cultural center.
Mercado Artesanal San Sebastián
Venezuela
This is a colorful Guajiro craft market full of hammocks and other crafts, and is worth visiting.
Venezuela
Centro Comercial Sambil is one of the shiniest of the island’s shopping malls.
Caracas
This shopping mall is also one of the city’s best centers for nightlife.
