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Shopping
Practical Info
Business Hours
Banks are open Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Business Offices are generally open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Stores are generally open Monday – Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
The VAT (Value Added Tax) that you pay (generally 21%) on purchases while in Argentina is reimbursable on any item purchased from a store with a duty-free sign. Keep your receipts and head to the returns desk at the airport before your departure.
Insider Tip: Smaller boutiques and locally-run shops will often give you a discount if you offer to pay cash.
Argentina is known for its high-quality, internationally renowned designers – whether it is fashion or home décor -- whose creations can be obtained at reasonable prices. Watch for names like Pablo Ramirez, Nadine Zlotogora and Fabian Zitta. Buenos Aires is a shoppers haven providing something for everyone.
If you want haute couture and recognized brands (at international prices) head to the Recoleta where you will find Louis Vuittons and Chrisitan Diors lining the streets of Avenida Alvear and Calle Quintana.
For trendier, local designers try the Palermo neighborhood. The streets surrounding Plaza Cortazar are filled with great little shops at more affordable pricing. For non-branded styles (with admittedly lower quality as well as prices), try some of the many boutiques along Avenida Santa Fe. For suggestions in trendy Palermo Viejo click here.
Calle Florida, a pedestrian-only street is filled with souvenir shops and haggling leather venders. The leather products seem to increase in quality as you get closer to Plaza San Martin. If you need a break from it all head in to Gallerias Pacificos, the shopping center at the corner of Florida and Cordoba.
If you are looking for antiques San Telmo is the place to go. Pasaje la Defensa should be your first stop. This quaint arcade is located in a charming 19th century townhouse, and filled with vendors selling everything from linens to antiques. The surrounding maze of streets are filled with tiny galleries and shops revealing great finds. See below for recommendations.
For home décor, head to Buenos Aires Design (Avenida Pueyrredon 2501), a mall in the center of Recoleta that is filled with interior design shops. Here you will find some great decorative pieces that are worth bringing home.
More below the break...
Boutiques We Like
Oma
Rodriguez Pena 1150 - Barrio Norte 19:00am to 9:00pm Mon – Sat; www.omadesign.com
Clothing and artwork from cool local designers
Felix
Gurruchaga 1670 - Palermo; 4832 2994
Trendy retro clothing
Las Juanas
Galeria Da Vinci, Ave Santa Fe 1638; 4813 6949
Interesting local clothing and knits
SoldBA
Costa Rica 4645; 4833 7990
Chic clothing designs with a record store on the side.
elementos
El Salvador 4817 - Palermo Viejo; 12:00pm - 8:00pm Mon - Sat
Unique and stylish jewelry by local artisans
Babel
Serrano 1542 - Palermo Viejo
10:00am - 8:30pm Mon - Sat; 3:00pm - 8:30pm Sun; www.babelartesyoficios.com
Unique artworks from local artisans, across the street is Babel Accessories which holds jewelry and accessories.
Mishka
El Salvador 4673 - Palermo Hollywood
4833-6566
Too-cool-for-school shoes with a stylishly trendy twist.
Me Obligaron
Rodriguez Pena 1152
10:00am - 8:30pm Mon - Sat; www.meobligaron.com.ar
Locally designed jewelry and accessories
Acabaja
Rodriguez Pena 1223 - Barrio Norte; 4815 7372
Unique and eclectic house wares and décor
Rapsodia
El Salvador 4757 - Palermo Viejo; www.rapsodia.com.ar
Hip and trendy local fashions
Amor Latino
Gorriti 4925 - Palermo Viejo
Lingerie
Susila Tantrik
M.T. de Alvear 1477 - Barrio Norte
Email for more info: susilatantrik@mixmail.com
Lingerie
Art
Osvaldo Decastelli Gallery
Chile 354 - San Telmo
www.decastelli.com.ar
54 (11) 4307-7822
Known for his works in corrugated cardboard, this Buenos Aires native also produces sculptures and digital art.
Materia Urbana
Defensa 707 - San Telmo; Suipacha 1025 - Plaza San Martin
www.materiaurbana.com
Art and design space featuring a variety of techniques from over 100 artists.
L'Ago
Defensa 970 - San Telmo; Defensa 919 - San Telmo
www.lagosantelmo.com
Unusual, affordable home design and artwork.
Objectos Singulares
Arenales 1382 - Recoleta
4811-2675
www.objectossingulares.com.ar
An interesting collection of Northern Argentina art and hand-woven textiles
Children's Clothing
Mimo & co
For children in need of wardrobes, Argentina has an abundance. This trendy store can be found throughout cities in Argentina.
La Folie Jeans
Two locations in Buenos Aires:
• Arenales 1439 (Recoleta)
• Malabia 1670 (Palermo Viejo)
This boutique offers classic children's clothing, including beautiful hand-knit sweaters, scarves and caps.
Shopping Malls
Alto Palermo Mall
Santa Fe 3251 - Palermo
www.altopalermo.com.ar
Open Daily from 10:00am - 10:00pm
A good mall with over 150 stores with the latest brands and fashions.
Abasto Shopping
Av. Corrientes 3247 - Abasto
http://www.abasto-shopping.com.ar
Open daily from 10:00 am -10:00pm
This mall holds 230 stores, 12 movie theaters, a food court and the children's museum in a refurbished turn-of-the-century vegetable market.
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