Shopping in Buenos Aires is loads of fun as the opportunities for shopping in this capital city of Argentina are virtually endless. Buenos Aires is a famed shopping haunt in all of South America and is well known for its imposing boulevards and meandering streets of Arroyo, which are lined with rows of boutiques, galleries and antique shops. To make your experience of shopping in Buenos Aires all the more memorable, you can also visit the Sunday Flea Market in San Telmo.
Visiting this market will give you a unique chance to observe the locals here, as they go about their everyday routine. The Sunday Antiques Fair held at the Plaza Dorego is yet another place that you can include on your shopping itinerary if you like collecting antiques and interesting curios.
Popular Fashion or Clothing Shops
Buenos Aires is a paradise for any shopper who loves buying clothes and accessories. Some of the popular clothing shops located in the city are listed below.
- Cacharel Women
- Martín Churba y Yessica Trosman
- Elena Lorenzi
- Ricky Sarkany
- Cacharel Men
- Gloria Vanderbilt New York
- Yves Saint Laurent
You can also buy some latest fashion apparels from stores such as Maggio & Rossetto, Calvin Klein Jeans, Adidas Originals Buenos Aires, Chevignon Concept, Ermenegildo Zegna Boutique, Feria Plaza Serrano and Cafe del Limonero in the city.
Popular Departmental Stores and Shopping Centres
There are a number of departmental stores and shopping centres in Buenos Aires. These include the following:
- Alto Palermo Shopping
- Paseo La Plaza
- Galerías Pacífico
- Galería Alvear
- Abasto de Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires Design
- Paseo Alcorta
- Unicenter
- Patio Bullrich Shopping Center
Recoleta area of Buenos Aires is a popular shopping district. The shops and boutiques that dot this area of the city are a little expensive but offer only the latest in fashion. Recoleta area of Buenos Aires is also popular for its weekly handicraft market, during which shoppers are entertained by free performances by various street artists.
Enjoy Shopping in Buenos Aires!
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