São Paulo
This hip record shop is a great spot to browse Brazilian music such as MPB, bossa nova and regional on vinyl – there's over 1000 LPs and 7-inch 45's on…
Must-see shopping in South America
Recife
This interesting street market specializing in local artisanry, such as dresses, jewelry and ceramics, brings Recife Antigo to life on Sunday afternoons…
Punta Arenas
The workshop of talented local painter Andrea Araneda, with a playful touch on Magellanic themes. As it's a workspace, call ahead (English OK), and your…
North Coast
The village of Monsefú, on the road from Chiclayo to Puerto Etén, is famed throughout the region for its weavers who produce a variety of clothes, hats…
Amazonas
This small shop at the entrance to the port sells crafts from the Waimiri Atroari indigenous people who live a day's journey north of Novo Airão, along…
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's largest mall (and one of the biggest on the continent) is an easy place to shop away a few hours – or days – as do 30 million shoppers each year…
Quito
One of the finest handicraft and clothing shops in the city, Galería Latina has a huge selection of beautifully made pieces: tagua carvings, colorful…
The Gran Chaco
Sells an interesting selection of indigenous crafts including woven baskets, necklaces featuring local seeds, rugs, bags, dolls, hats and cute armadillo…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
O Sol is run by Leste-Um, a nonprofit social-welfare organization. This delightful store displays the works of regional artists and sells Brazilian folk…
San Telmo
Come find old knickknacks at this eccentric shop. Small oddities such as Indian statuettes, Chinese snuff boxes, precious stone figurines and gargoyles…
São Paulo
Always dreamed of hitting the beach wearing virtually nothing? Salinas is one of the country's trendiest bikini brands. Pick up their newest creations…
Huaraz
Huaraz' main craft market is made up of an association of local artisans and has sprawling digs next to the unfinished cathedral in the Plaza de Armas…
Puerto Natales
Picnickers should pop in here for a range of tasty gourmet products from all over Chile, and a great wine and craft-beer selection. If your trip doesn't…
Sucre
This weavers' and artisans' cooperative has an impressive array of high-quality handmade crafts, not all from the Sucre area. Prices are high, but this is…
Ipanema & Leblon
This restaurant-bar is also the 'House of Havana,' which means if you have a taste for Cuban cigars, this is your place. The humidor is stocked with a…
São Paulo
One of Vila Madelena's top designers, Flavia Aranha works with naturally dyed organic cotton, linen and silk to create comfortable and loose clothing for…
Quito
This sparkling two-story complex just off Plaza Foch offers top-quality Ecuadorian-made products, ranging from handicrafts, jewelry, clothing and coffee…
Salvador
In Salvador's unpleasant past the Mercado Modelo was the site where slaves coming into the city were detained. Now the building houses dozens of tourist…
Lima
With furniture and framed artworks inspired by decades past, as well as small keepsakes such as children’s books from national authors and playful…
Fundación Artesanías Misioneras
Misiones
Guaraní culture is strong in this part of Argentina, and particularly fine indigenous crafts are displayed and sold here. There's another branch on the…
Otavalo
Santiago Ayala has been making professional-grade instruments for his fellow musicians for a long while, and it's worth a stroll down from the re-sellers…
Quito
The store of legendary designer Olga Fisch (who died in 1991) is a good place to go for high-quality crafts, bags and accessories. Fisch was a Hungarian…
Palermo
Wonderfully unique footwear with a retro-hip, feminine and slightly conservative vibe. Try on a pair of patent leather sandals for size, or go for more…
São Paulo
One of Brazil's best known lifestyle brands, Osklen originally hails from Búzios and specializes in gourmet, beach-themed sportswear, T-shirts, shoes and…
Lima
Get your fix of national maca (a natural energy booster), bitter chocolate, healthy grains and organic veggies. Fresh extracts and grab-and-go options…
Palermo
With gorgeous printed fabrics and details such as fringes and sequins, this large and popular boutique is a hit with local fashionistas. Old and new are…
Palermo
Mariana Cortés designs adorable printed fabrics sewn into brightly colored T-shirts, flowery dresses, leggings and underthings. Descend the staircase to…
Brasília
Painter/sculptor Athos Bulcão was the only artist allowed to colorfully spruce up Niemeyer and Costa's grand plan and his iconic designs are as much a…
Bolivia
The Madres de Clarisa Convent sells homemade cakes, 10 types of creatively flavored biscuits and ridiculously sweet wines. You’ll find it down the steps…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
For the edgiest tattoos and piercings in town, you can’t beat this grungy mall. BA's skateboarder-wannabes, along with their punk-rock counterparts, also…
Rio de Janeiro
This shopping behemoth is Rio's most extravagant mall, with high-end retailers such as Prada, Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry…
Palermo
Calma Chicha specializes in creative housewares and accessories that are locally produced from leather, faux leather, sheepskin, cowhide and brightly hued…
Huaraz
High-quality, attractive T-shirts with appropriately mountainous designs are made by Andean Expressions and sold at the Last Minute Gift Store, which…
São Paulo
One of São Paulo's most enjoyable open-air markets, this weekend soirée has been at it since 1975. It features various Japanese and Chinese food stalls,…
The Oriente
This foundation aids the Shuar and Achuar by selling crafts, herbal remedies and beauty products. Our personal favorite? The soap made from local cinnamon…
Lima
If you want a gift that showcases the innovation of Lima, check out this interior and graphic design studio. Eclectic gifts range from funky handmade…
Buenos Aires
Leonardo Mancuso designs these handmade leather shoes with a classic, traditional styling that emphasizes simplicity over showiness. Both men's and women…
Salta
The unfortunate English acronym should not keep you away from this charming boutique that trades in top-quality wool sweaters, shawls, blankets, throw…
Rio de Janeiro
This small attractive boutique stocks handsomely crafted shoes and sandals, leather bags and satchels, hats, wallets and other accessories. Production…
San Telmo
This is the tiny silversmithing shop of Alberto Codiani and Laura Romero, both artists who create beautiful jewelry. Amber, ammonites and precious stones…
