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…
Must-see shopping in South America
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Huaraz
High-quality, attractive T-shirts with appropriately mountainous designs are made by Andean Expressions and sold at the Last Minute Gift Store, which…
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…
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,…
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…
Salta
The unfortunate English acronym should not keep you away from this charming boutique that trades in top-quality wool sweaters, shawls, blankets, throw…
Buenos Aires
Leonardo Mancuso designs these handmade leather shoes with a classic, traditional styling that emphasizes simplicity over showiness. Both men's and women…
Rio de Janeiro
This small attractive boutique stocks handsomely crafted shoes and sandals, leather bags and satchels, hats, wallets and other accessories. Production…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Montevideo
Every Saturday, vendors take over Ciudad Vieja’s central square, selling antique door knockers, saddles, household goods and just about anything else you…
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…
São Paulo
This seven-floor shopping center is an anthropologically fascinating gathering point for São Paulo’s underground communities – from punks to goths to…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Quito
Byron Ushiña, a jewelry designer who learned the craft from his father and grandfather, sells unique, beautifully made pieces, incorporating pre-Columbian…
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…
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