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.
Must-see shopping in South America
Vilcabamba
Extraordinary array of over 5000 books that can be bought outright or for part-exchange.
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This neat little clothing store draws strongly on Brazil's African roots. The primary influence comes from Mozambique in the form of bold, colorful…
Bogotá
This mall is built around a colonial casona (a large, old house; 1847), making the place a fine combination of historic and modern architecture, and it's…
Bogotá
This small coffee bar doubles as a seller of super-hip T-shirts designed by Colombian and international contest winners.
Quito
Half a city block filled by more than 200 crafts stalls, with good prices and mixed quality. It’s great for souvenirs.
Santiago
Antiques, collectibles and fascinating old junk fill the cluttered stalls at this famous flea market that sprawls across several blocks between Bío Bío…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Lapa's most creative boutique captures the bohemian spirit of the neighborhood in a wide range of clothing and accessories, all created by local designers…
Northern Highlands
On the central plaza of Peguche, El Gran Condor is the place for textile fanatics who didn’t find what they wanted in Otavalo. The shop sells high-quality…
Taller de Instrumentos Andinos-Nañda Mañachi
Northern Highlands
Across from the basketball courts, Jose Luis Pichamba crafts traditional musical instruments, including panpipes, drums, and charangos, the 10-stringed…
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…
São Paulo
This avant-garde furniture showroom/art gallery represents the Campana Brothers, Brazil's most famous, sought after and cutting-edge furniture designers,…
Iquique
Created in 1975, Iquique's zona franca is a massive monument to uncontrolled consumption – reputedly South America's largest. The entire region of…
Rio de Janeiro
With more than 30 million fans worldwide, Flamengo is one of the most-watched football (soccer) teams in all of Brazil. This shop sells all the Flamengo…
Rio de Janeiro
A classic-looking apothecary with a name that's been around since 1870, Granado incorporates Brazilian ingredients in its all-natural products. Favorites…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
A creative, bohemian space that sells artwork, mosaic-adorned mirrors, vases, fabric-covered sketch-books, handbags, soaps and skincare products, and…
Huancayo
This craft market offering weavings, textiles, embroidered items, ceramics and wood carvings occupies numerous blocks along Huancavelica to the northwest…
Arica
On the outskirts of Arica, near the Panamericana Sur, is this full-on shopping experience: a mock altiplano village filled with serious craft shops and…
Librería del Fondo Carlos Fuentes
Quito
One of Ecuador's best bookshops is located in the former mansion of Galo Plaza Lasso, Ecuadorian president from 1948 to 1952. An excellent selection of…
Rio de Janeiro
Inside the Museu de Arte do Rio, this 'Store of New Design' sells fanciful objects that are pure eye candy. Some of Rio's best modern designs are here …
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,…
La Paz
For an excellent market experience don’t miss the massive Mercado 16 de Julio, which stretches for many blocks along the main thoroughfare and across…
Rio de Janeiro
Livraria da Travessa offers a peaceful refuge from the people-packed sidewalks. There are some books in English, and an array of colorful (but pricey)…
Northern Highlands
A smaller alternative to the madness of Otavalo, about 30 families of indigenous and mestizo artisans from Zuleta and La Esperanza have teamed up to offer…
San Telmo
This little shop’s racks are crowded with owner-designer Lilliana Zauberman’s kaleidoscopic products: 1970s-style jersey dresses, whimsical ruffled…
Lima
Whole Foods, meet your Peruvian cousin. A friendly, bright space complete with an outdoor eating area welcomes you in to peruse shelf after shelf of…
Chiloé
In a nod to Chiloé's age-old weaving traditions, this boutique housed in a crumbling home in Arena Gruesa sells modern, naturally dyed high-quality woven…
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…
Northern Highlands
This women’s artisan cooperative located on the plaza sells top-grade handicrafts and local weavings. Better than the shop, however, is the co-op's small…
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…
Arequipa
One of South America’s most elegant shopping centers, with a wine bar, ice-cream outlet, numerous alpaca-wool shops and chic cafes and restaurants. Its…
Elqui Valley
The Horcón artisanal market is located in the valley of its namesake village, and has a wealth of gorgeous handmade arts and crafts, local all-natural…
Palermo
This large covered warehouse is full of caged booths selling antiques, vintage objects and some modern items – precious things such as wooden furniture,…
Puerto López
Out on the main highway, this place is a chocolate-lover's dream, with all manner of cocoa temptations – hot chocolate, chocolate crepes, brownies and…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of Brazil's rising fashion stars, Isabela Capeto creates colorful apparel that is both flattering and playful. Many of her pieces are embroidered and…
São Paulo
If you're raising little hipsters, outfit them at this trendy clothing store for tykes. It features many Brazilian designer kid's clothes that will make…
Belém
This is Belém's best place to browse and shop, whether for long pants, lacquered piranha or anything in between. Pará has gained national attention with…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of several branches around town, this Livraria da Travessa has a small selection of foreign-language books and periodicals, and some CDs upstairs. The…
