Must-see shopping in The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

  • El Ateneo Grand Splendid

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    This glorious bookstore in a converted theater continues to flourish in the age of the Kindle. The Grand Splendid theater opened in 1919 and was converted…

  • Autoría

    Buenos Aires

    This gallery-like store, stocked with edgy art books, fashion, accessories, whimsical leather desk sculptures, original artworks and unique handmade…

  • Casa El Gaucho

    Mar del Plata

    A gaucho-themed shop stocking leather goods galore, as well as ponchos, scarves, handbags, some nice shoes and berets – not to mention some lovely artisan…

  • Syquet

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    This charming corner emporium sells a tantalizing array of local cheeses, salamis and hams, along with other gourmet regional products. You'll spot…

  • Feria Artesanal Plaza Francia

    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…

  • Comme Il Faut

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    If you're looking for quality tango shoes, this is the place to come. Not only are these shoes designed to withstand hours of dancing at the milonga, they…

  • Memorabilia

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    For unique, fun and handmade Argentine items, explore the corners of this tiny boutique. The stock is ever-changing, but can include such things as…

  • Galería Bond Street

    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…

  • Centrico

    Buenos Aires

    Leonardo Mancuso designs these handmade leather shoes with a classic, traditional styling that emphasizes simplicity over showiness. Both men's and women…

  • La Martina

    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…

  • Arte y Esperanza

    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,…

  • La Olla de Cobre

    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…

  • Zivals

    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…

  • Fueguia

    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.

  • El Coleccionista

    Buenos Aires

    This music store has an eclectic selection of jazz, blues, salsa and rock.

  • Gabriella Capucci

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    While not for everyone, this girly boutique is certainly unlike the more stuffy boutiques on this upscale avenue. Check out the unique sequined T-shirts,…

  • Diagonal de los Artesanos

    Mar del Plata

    This long-running craft fair features nearly 200 vendors: they set up their stalls on Plaza San Martín and along Diagonal Pueyrredón to sell everything…

  • Patio Bullrich

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    Buenos Aires’ most exclusive shopping center once hosted livestock auctions, but these days it tends toward sales of Persian rugs, double-breasted tweed…

  • Galería 5ta Avenida

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    Looking for vintage or secondhand clothing? This old shopping gallery is an obligatory stop. Used retro wearables are sold here at several shops, and…

  • Wild Life

    Buenos Aires

    If you’re looking to buy outdoor gear or camping equipment, this is the place to do it. Crampons, knives, tents, backpacks, climbing gear, all-weather…

  • El Atril

    Mar del Plata

    A fun and funky book shop with an in-house cafe, and a collection of beat-up, overpriced English-language pulp fiction in the basement. Still, it's a fun…

  • Arandu

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    Arandu is a high-end (this is Recoleta, after all) talabartería – a traditional Argentine shop selling gaucho gear, ponchos, mate gourds, silver, leather,…

  • Casa López

    Buenos Aires

    Start up the limousine and make sure there’s enough room for shopping bags: at Casa López, you'll find fine Argentine leather goods, including jackets,…

  • Frappé

    Buenos Aires

    This spacious wine and spirits shop on elegant Av de Mayo is a good place to pick up some drinkable souvenirs – or a nice bottle of malbec and some…

  • Mercado de Pulgas

    Mar del Plata

    This relaxed flea market sells everything including the kitchen sink, seven blocks northwest of Plaza San Martín.

  • La Cava Wine Store

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    This well-stocked wine shop is a good place to buy a few bottles to take home (or enjoy with a picnic).

  • El Ateneo

    Buenos Aires

    Branch of Buenos Aires’ landmark bookseller, which stocks a limited number of books in English.

  • Mall de Diseño & Decoración

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    Fashionable home furnishing, appliances and housewares in a small shopping center in Recoleta.

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