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Uruguay

Shopping in Uruguay

  1. A

    Manos del Uruguay

    This national cooperative, a member of the World Fair Trade Organization, is famous for its quality woolen goods.

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  2. B

    Manos del Uruguay - Reconquista

    Famous for its range of slightly pricey, high-quality goods. A non-profit cooperative, the shop sells locally made items including woolen sweaters, scarves, rugs, blankets and tapestries. Has a second branch at San José 1111.

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  3. C

    Manos del Uruguay

    The local branch of Uruguay’s national cooperative, selling fine woolens.

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  4. Manos del Uruguay

    Colonia’s branch of the national handicrafts store is in the Barrio Histórico.

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  5. D

    Manos del Uruguay

    This national cooperative is famous for its quality goods, especially woolens.

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  6. E

    Mercado de los Artesanos

    A wide variety of artisans display their wares on the ground floor of Mercado de la Abundancia.

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  7. F

    Feria Artesanal

    This handicrafts market, open daily, is on the northern waterfront.

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  8. G

    Plaza Constitución Flea Market

    Plaza Constitución hosts an enjoyable flea market on Saturday.

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  9. H

    MVD Bookstore

    Has a small selection of novels in English, French and Italian.

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    Feria Artesanal

    Artisans’ fair on Punta’s central square.

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    Plaza Libros

    A selection of books in English.

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  13. K

    Al Faro de Lou

    Carries Lonely Planet titles.

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  14. Saturday Flea Market

    Every Saturday, vendors take over Ciudad Vieja’s central square, selling antique door knockers, saddles, household goods and just about anything else you can imagine.

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    Malvón

    Sells woolens from the national cooperative Manos del Uruguay, along with other Uruguayan handicrafts.

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  16. M

    Louvre

    The Louvre has three floors packed with antiques, including gaucho paraphernalia, paintings, furniture and jewelry.

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  17. N

    Librería Linardi y Risso

    Good source for photo essays on Montevideo and Uruguay, plus history, literature and out-of-print books.

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  18. Lanas de Soriano

    A rainbow of beautiful handmade woolens is available in this shop, hidden away in a residential neighborhood near the waterfront.

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    Imaginario Sur

    This colorful, trendy shop features art, fashion and design work by dozens of Uruguayan artists.

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    Hecho Acá

    Woolen goods and other handicrafts from around the country are nicely displayed here.

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    Feria de Tristán Narvaja

    This colorful Sunday-morning outdoor market is a decades-long tradition begun by Italian immigrants. It sprawls from Av 18 de Julio northwards along Calle Tristán Narvaja, spilling over onto several side streets. You can find used books, music, clothing, jewelry, live animals, antiques and souvenirs in its many makeshift stalls.

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  23. Ayuídiscos

    This little store is an excellent source for Uruguayan music of all kinds.

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