Buenos Aires, Argentina » Entertainment » Shopping Centres

When you visit any city, the first thing you spend your precious bucks on is shopping. Buenos Aires offers exciting opportunities in its hi-fi malls, shopping markets, boutiques, and small stores. The capital is most famous for its leather goods and it's no wonder with the number of beef-loving locales in the city. But compared to other South American cities, finding native artifacts can turn out to be a disappointment.

Many young Argentine designers are giving a tough competition to the International fashion boutiques in the city. This has led to the availability of good quality yet cheap designer products.

So while touring the Buenos Aires shops, you can get some real bargains to pack in your favorite things for your loved ones with shopkeepers offering extremely favorable rates for the visitors.

• Stores:
• Paseo Alcorta:

Spread over 4 floors covering 140,000 square meters area, Paseo Alcorta shopping mall can be found easily in the picturesque Palermo Chico area known for its wonderful landscapes and architecture. The mall offers comfortable and excellent options for buying and entertainment. It features more than 300 stores, a parking lot for 1,400 cars, a playing area, cinema halls, a supermarket, and a fantastic food area having 1000 seating capacity.

Address: Jeronimo Salguero 3172, Buenos Aires 1425, Argentina

• Abasto de Buenos Aires

Most impressive and one of the biggest shopping centers in Buenos Aires, Abasto is situated in a building that dates back to the final years of the 19th century. The Abasto features 250 brand stores, a food arena having a capacity of 1500 people at a time, 12 movie theatres, an amusement park, and an interactive educational museum for youngsters. Shopping in Abasto is an efficient and fun shopping experience!

Address: Av. Corrientes 3247, C1193 CABA, Argentina

• Alto Palermo Shopping Centre:

The favorite shopping mall among the youngsters of Buenos Aires! Alto Palermo features numerous shops of branded clothes, both international and Argentinean ones such as Kosyuko, Cassin, Vitamina, Ona Saez, and many more. Spread over the five floors, Alto Palermo includes food courts, restaurants, bars, ice-cream parlors, pizzerias, a two-screen cinema theatre and plays for children.

• Galerias Pacifico:

Situated in an old restored building, Galerias Pacifico has preserved valuable and artistic murals and it is one of the favorite destinations of the downtown city for shopping and entertainment purposes. It offers an extensive list of choices for all - stores of fashionable clothes, leather articles, books, jewelry, fashion accessories, leather casual clothes, souvenirs, and many more. It also has movie theatres and a graceful dining area offering all types of options. It also hosts the Borges Cultural Center on the top floor and the famous Julio Bocca Ballet School.

• Patio Bullrich:

If you don’t like big and crowded shopping malls, Patio Bullrich will be the best option for you in Buenos Aires. It is not as big as other malls in the city, but it is famous for its most exclusive and fashionable stores. The stores sell international brands which include Cacharel, Lacroix, Versace, Kenzo etc.

• Ashanti Leather Factory:

Situated at the famous Calle Florida Street, the Ashanti leather factory provides a wide range of leather goods. The store is well-known for the special varieties of leather articles which include men's and women's jackets, accessories, and many more.

• El Mundo Del Juguete:

It is one of the most popular and the biggest chain of toy stores in Buenos Aires. It has several stores situated at main shopping malls and at some famous shopping locations which include Calle Florida Street, Las Heras, Cordoba, Cabildo etc.

• Atipica:

Find an Atipica store to buy typical arts and crafts items having Argentine touch. The store features a vast collection of Argentine ethnic designs, home decor, and fashion accessories. It also offers silver jewelry, chandeliers, dolls, bowls, end tables, coasters, board games, and a fine selection of wedding and corporate gifts. The store provides a shipping facility for their products, all over the world.

• Markets and Shopping Streets
• San Telmo Market:

Passionate about Antique then San Telmo fair is a perfect place and most recognized center of antiques in Buenos Aires city. Most of the old mansions of this area have been converted into antique shops and restaurants. One can find an extensive variety of antiques in this fair which include furniture, clocks, bronze articles, music records, sculptures, sacred painting, period costumes, etc. along with handmade arts and crafts.

• Calle Florida street:

The best place in the city to buy a wide selection of leather goods! This famous pedestrian street has numerous shops selling leather clothes, footwear, and furs, and the souvenirs such as mate holders, ponchos, silver photo frames, and ornate Gaucho belts.

• Village Recoleta:

When you are in Buenos Aires, don’t forget to visit this fantastic area. Village Recoleta is a popular place for all types of shopping and entertainment in the city. The Recoleta area features a cinema complex, important bookstores, several shops and pubs, bars, restaurants with tables on the sidewalk.

• Fairs

Feria de Madres de Plaza de Mayo

Highlights: antiques, crafts, food, books, live music
Location: Madres Headquarters, Buenos Aires, Argentina

La Boca Fair

Highlights: souvenirs, tango and street performances
Location: Caminito, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Plaza Serrano Fair

Highlights: arts and crafts, street performances, road side boutiques
Location: Palermo Hollywood, junction of Calle Serrano and Honduras, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Recoleta Fair/ Feria de Plaza Francia

Highlights: souvenir, arts and crafts, food, postcards, live bands
Location: Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina