Shopping in Argentina

Argentina is considered to be a shopper’s paradise. Antique shops, boutiques and galleries can be found in almost every street of Argentina. Sunday markets are good places to buy souvenirs and presents. The antiques fairs are held at San Telmo and Plaza Dorego. Buenos Aires, which is known as the Latin Paris, is an elegant shoppers’ destination and cosmopolitan center. The city’s main shopping districts are located north of Avenida de Mayo, which includes popular tourist areas like the Florida and Lavalle pedestrian malls, the Plaza San Martín, and the commercial and entertainment areas of Corrientes, Cordoba and the fashionable Santa Fe. Beautifully crafted textiles, furniture and clothes are sold by Pasion Argentina. Exquisite silver jewelry, textiles and furniture can be found in Tierra Adentro. Quality of the local products ranges from cheaper market items to high European fashion and artistic designer pieces.