Villa de Leyva
This great little shop features the unique art of 27 Colombian artists and is the spot to pick up items that aren't typical tourist wares. The owners have…
Must-see shopping in South America
Amazon Basin
It's moved next door into the toy store, but this beloved shop still offers a wonderful selection of Sucre's most delicious chocolates, wrapped with love…
Catamarca & La Rioja
A mystical art shop with a rocky altar encrusted on its rooftop, dealing in both new and vintage iconic Christian art. Peruse the shelves of Virgin…
Urubamba
The internationally known local potter Pablo Seminario creates original work with a preconquest influence. His workshop – actually a small factory – is…
Lima
A quaint space with plenty of character, this art shop is enjoyed by artists and art appreciators alike. Screen-printed T-shirts, handmade notebooks and…
Minas Gerais
A classic weekend event is Café no Beco, held Sunday mornings along the Beco da Tecla, a pedestrianized street between the cathedral and the market square…
Amazonas
This one-room showroom exhibits the eye-catching paintings (parrots are a recurring theme) of local artist Buy Chaves and the wood-sculpted furnishings of…
Buenos Aires
In Argentina, polo is an unmistakable symbol of wealth and refinement. Even if you’ve never mounted a horse, it’s interesting to look around at the…
Montevideo
Every Saturday, vendors take over Ciudad Vieja’s central square, selling antique door knockers, saddles, household goods and just about anything else you…
La Paz
A gorgeous old-school bookstore with floor-to-ceiling shelves and great titles on local art and history. There's a chilled-out coffee shop in the front…
São Paulo
This seven-floor shopping center is an anthropologically fascinating gathering point for São Paulo’s underground communities – from punks to goths to…
Cafayate
A stylish, casual clothing boutique steps from Cafayate's plaza with playsuits and dresses, scarves and jewelry, all of it well curated. The trick, as…
Buenos Aires
This store sells fair-trade, handmade products by Argentina’s indigenous craftspeople. It's an excellent place to shop for silver jewelry, pottery,…
Ipanema & Leblon
This stylish, open-sided boutique sells one-of-a-kind flip-flops (thongs) costing R$30 to R$140. It's a creative space with an upstairs gallery where you…
Along the Río Paraná
Traditional artesanías (handicrafts) are on display and for sale here. There's some very high-quality ware, and prices are fair. Next door, the cultural…
Palermo
Bright and beautiful woven mantas (blankets) from Santiago del Estero are the main attraction at this upscale shop, located in an old house. All are made…
Praia da Pipa
A cute wooden house with a good selection of books in 18 languages, for rent or trade, and a chill spot for an evening coffee. Portuguese owner Sandra…
Sur Chico
Probably Villarrica's best market for handicrafts; you'll find higher-quality woodwork, woolens, jewelry etc as well as Tam Tam (a beautiful ceramics shop…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This small but welcoming shop specializes in crafts and artwork from the Amazon. You'll find woven baskets, organic jewelry made from Amazonian seeds and…
Quito
Byron Ushiña, a jewelry designer who learned the craft from his father and grandfather, sells unique, beautifully made pieces, incorporating pre-Columbian…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Go see what all the fuss is about! This megastore has…well, everything and is teeming with wide-eyed Brazilians throwing down real after real for…
Nuquí
Next to the airport, this small artesanías shop has a great selection of wooden carvings and other local arts and crafts. You might even spot an authentic…
Palermo
Award-winning designer handbags, tote bags and wallets made with Argentine leather, all with clean modernist lines and colorful hues. Visit this tiny…
Cajamarca
Cajamarca is known nationwide for its cheese and this place sells the best mini-wheels. Ask for a taste first. The shop also serves excellent frozen…
Coyhaique
When your taste in regional souvenirs is more like a thirst, check out this cute beer-and-spirits shop that stocks a range of Patagonian craft beers as…
Rio de Janeiro
One of Rio's most beautiful malls features plenty of luxe retailers – Fred Perry, L'Occitane and others – plus all of Brazil's most recognizable brands…
São Paulo State
One of the better brick-and-mortar shops in Embu, tucked down unsigned Viela Olha d'Agua. The unique paintings by Clovia Gomes and framed origami work of…
Belgrano, Nuñez & the Costanera Norte
Belgrano’s artisan market is a great spot on a sunny weekend. Browse the stalls for handmade jewelry, mate (tea-like beverage) gourds, clothes and leather…
Montevideo
This colorful Ciudad Vieja shop sells clothing in its upstairs boutique and Uruguayan handicrafts downstairs. The attached cafe serves tasty soups, salads…
Rio de Janeiro
Berinjela is a fine place to hunt for old records and classic samba CDs, and there's also a selection of used books (though only a handful in English). It…
San Telmo
With dozens of designers represented, this store is a good place to check out edgy clothing and accessories by rising stars in the local fashion world…
Palermo
Bianca Siconolfi's sultry designs for her label Blackmamba include menswear, womenswear and unisex pieces with a dark, gothic edge. Her leather jackets…
The Lakes District
A great shop for picking up artisanal foodstuff and biodegradable cosmetics, including high-quality brands such as Melí (spices, salsas and mustards) and…
São Paulo
Be it fresh produce or cosmetics, this is Brazil's first 100% organic market; a sizable grocer and household provisions provider with an eco-wary…
Southern Highlands
The Sunday market draws Saraguros – dressed finely for the occasion – from the surrounding countryside. None of the several ATMs in town accept cards…
Cuzco
This tiny coffee seller near the San Pedro Market sells great local organic roasts, ground and whole bean, for very reasonable prices. You can also get a…
San Telmo
This innovative design shop shows the work of over 100 local artists. Stylish finds include leather wallets, retro tote bags, plastic mate sets and…
Amazon Basin
Peru won't wow you with its cheese – unless you find your whey to Oxapampa. Come to the factory shop here and, besides purchasing a few flavorsome cheeses…
Cuenca
On the west side of the Plaza de San Francisco is this artisan market, which houses more than 100 craft stalls selling handmade musical instruments,…
Lima
A well-to-do outdoor mall wedged into the cliff top beneath Parque Salazar, full of high-end clothing shops, trendy boutiques, tourism services and a wide…
