San Antonio de Areco
Pick up an edible gift of artisanal chocolates or alfajores (cookies filled with dulce de leche) at the chocolate factory and store, La Olla de Cobre (The…
Must-see shopping in South America
São Paulo State
You may not buy anything here, but this rambling, three-story house is chockfull of diligently curated, design-forward furniture, antiques and small…
Buenos Aires
This is one of the better music stores in town, especially when it comes to tango, folk, jazz and classical music. Listening stations are a big plus, and…
Parque Esteros del Iberá
Run by a local artisans' cooperative, this gallery-shop has some fine baskets woven from grasses found in Los Esteros as well as wood carvings, rugs and…
Bahia
This bustling artisan market, showcasing the lovely white dresses, crocheted textiles and beaded jewelry typical of the region, is a great place to pick…
Puerto Madryn
Stocks a good selection of regional Patagonia books, maps, and a few English-language novels and guidebooks. It's on the 2nd floor of a mall next to the…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
This warehouse spot south of the center has a wide range of Mato Grosso handicrafts and sweets, including ceramics, wood carvings, straw baskets and pequi…
Cuenca
Featuring high-quality textiles, baskets, clothing, jewelry and ceramics, this fair-trade shop is a wonderful showcase from which to scoop up souvenirs…
Córdoba
To find out what the city’s hip young designers have been working on, slip into this little arcade, featuring a variety of small shops selling clothes,…
Catamarca & La Rioja
La Rioja crafts are exhibited and sold here, as are other popular artworks at prices lower than most souvenir shops. It closes in the early afternoon…
Amazon Basin
The Centro Cultural Tacana has a handicrafts store and celebrates the Tacana people’s cosmovision. It's located on the southwest side of the main plaza in…
Bariloche & the Lake District
A good selection of books on Patagonia in Spanish; some Lonely Planet titles and novels in English. Carries the excellent Sendas y Bosques guide and park…
Bogotá
This excellent Usaquén shop houses a limited but extremely well done selection of weekly rotating Fair Trade handicrafts from 50 artisan-driven…
Along the Río Paraná
A friendly handicrafts gallery and shop that displays the work of a cooperative of local craftspeople. There's some excellent basketwork and leatherwork…
Museo de Artesanías Tradicionales Folclóricas
Along the Río Paraná
This museum shop sells a wide variety of traditional artisanal handicrafts at fair prices. Your purchase here helps to fund the continued teaching of…
Ollantaytambo
Selling handmade jewelry, alpaca and woolen goods and indigenous weavings, this Finnish-owned design-savvy shop sells more interesting items than the…
Cuenca
Basketry, ceramics, wooden utensils, plastic trinkets, religious paraphernalia and decorative souvenirs can be purchased at this low-pressure, pleasant…
Coyhaique
Artisan goods, woolens and wood carvings; shop No 15 features gorgeous original quilted banners depicting the experience of Patagonian women by Sandra…
Coca
This Kichwa handicrafts outlet is packed with handmade jewelry, woven string bags and pottery, in case you return empty-handed from your visits to river…
Valparaíso
Silver and lapis lazuli come together in unusual designs at this small jewelry store, where you can sometimes see their creator, silversmith Victor Hugo,…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This vegan restaurant and creative cultural venue also sells Brazilian folk art, eye-catching jewelry and graphic T-shirts, with many pieces made by local…
Porto Alegre
This funky art shop inside the Casa da Cultura Mario Quintana features nearly 100% gaúcho artists.
Santiago
At the best music shop in town, savvy multilingual staff happily talk you through local sounds and artists, and can get hard-to-find imports in a matter…
Spitting Llama Bookstore & Outfitter
Lake Titicaca
A great collection of secondhand books in English, German and French, as well as plenty of Lonely Planet titles. Also sells trekking maps and camping…
Lima
In 2018 this Lima classic celebrated its 45th year as a bibliophile's paradise. Includes thousands of rare vintage books and contemporary literary…
Huancayo
The main Western-style mall in the Andes, providing a stark contrast with the timeless city market outside its doors.
Puyo
Sells artisanal crafts made by Waorani women, including jewelry, spears, hammocks, blowguns and palm string bags. Artisans receive a portion of every sale.
Northern Patagonia
The backyard workshop of Marcela Stormesani makes an interesting visit, with her colorful, locally themed paintings and beautiful crafts by local artists.
Cochabamba
International brands of camping equipment and trekking clothing and gear for sale or rent, and foreign-language books, including Lonely Planet guidebooks.
São Luís
The large Ceprama, 2km southeast of the center, functions as an exhibition hall and major sales outlet. It's neat and organized and well worth the trip.
Amazon Basin
Chonta-wood plates, jipijapa baskets and organic coffee from Pilón Lajas are but a few of the intriguing Amazonian products on offer.
Manaus
This attractive shop has a small but carefully chosen range of jewelry, T-shirts and other crafts, as well as paintings and black-and-white photography.
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
On Recoleta's most cheto (posh) avenue you'll find this suitably upmarket perfumery selling a large selection of in-house scents and candles.
Central Highlands
Tienda El Salinerito is Salinas local outlet for all the products made by the communities, including fuzzy wool sweaters, chocolate, cheese and jams.
Coyhaique
This adorable shop sells handmade products and books that are 100% Chilean, representing local Patagonian artists, regional books and unusual crafts.
Cuzco
This weaving cooperative with quality goods is run by 12 mountain communities from Cuzco and Apurimac; it’s at the far end of the inner courtyard.
Montevideo
For quality Uruguayan leather goods, including jackets, handbags, shoes and accessories, check out this shop just off Plaza Matriz in Ciudad Vieja.
Belém
A large crafts fair that has the city’s biggest range of attractive artwork, a lot of which is homemade. It’s especially busy on Sundays.
Puerto Varas
A not-for-profit foundation offering beautiful Mapuche textiles as well as high-quality jewelry and ceramics from all over southern Chile.
Bogotá
This city-center classic fills a parking lot with a host of yesteryear items (posters, books, knickknacks) that are fun to sift through.
