Buenos Aires: City of Books
Buenos Aires is the birthplace of many a prominent writer, but it takes a visit to fully unveil the enduring love of reading in South America’s city of books. Godfather …
Shopping
Abasto Shopping: An Old-Time Market Turned Mall
Abasto Shopping Mall, the huge art deco style complex in the neighborhood of the same name, is Buenos Aires largest shopping mall.
Shopping in Chinatown Buenos Aires: Hot Sauce, PB & Spices — Oh My!
Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino (that’s Chinatown) may only comprise two city streets, but it’s a bustling commercial area packed with people, restaurants, small shops, and, most notably, supermarkets. The stores …
The Historic San Telmo Market
One-Stop Shopping, San Telmo Style Whether you’re looking for a vintage leather coat, an old Elvis record or fresh produce to cook up for dinner, a trip to San Telmo …
San Telmo Fair Shopping Tips
Art and Antiques in San Telmo To get one of the 270 official stalls at the San Telmo Antiques Fair is a mythical prospect these days — there is a …
Rincon de Quesos: A Family-Run Wine Boutique
A charming family runs Rincon de Quesos, a wine, cheese and specialty shop in San Telmo where you can stock up on Argentina’s best vino and artisan goodies for your …
El Ateneo Grand Splendid: South America’s Most Beautiful Bookstore
El Ateneo is a beautiful bookstore located in an old opera house in the center of Buenos Aires that is considered on of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. It should not be missed on your trip to Argentina.
Shopping on Florida St.
For convenience for the short-term visitor, Florida Street can serve as a good place to do one-stop shopping without having to contend with the heavy automobile traffic found in many …
Galerías Pacífico: Florida Street’s Shopping Mall
The 1991 debut of Buenos Aires’ downtown shopping mall, Galerías Pacífico, is what saved downtown’s Florida Street from becoming a complete ghost town in the 1990’s. The opening of the …
Harrods Buenos Aires and the Decline of Florida Street
In 1914, Britain’s most prestigious department store, Harrod’s, decided to open an overseas branch in Argentina. The beautiful Belle Époque style building takes up most of the block at …