On the internet, you will surely find conflicting reviews about shopping in Buenos Aires. There's no point in organizing a traditional shopping trip to Buenos Aires to buy cheaper fashion. You won't leave empty-handed, though.
There are plenty of modern malls selling famous brands and modest family-run stores selling unique handmade goods. Buenos Aires' largest shopping centers include Abasto Shopping, Galerias Pacifico, Alto Palermo Shopping, Patio Bullrich, and Buenos Aires Design.
It sells clothes, shoes, household appliances, souvenirs. The neighborhoods of Recoleta (where a craft fair is open on weekends), Palermo and La Boca, Avenida Independencia (July 9 Avenue), as well as Florida and Lavalle Streets, can be called "shopping" areas.
If the shopping malls in Buenos Aires have already been explored, check out the local flea market at Plaza Dorrego(San Telmo neighborhood). In addition to the "material" satisfaction, there are street performers waiting for you.When talking about shopping in Buenos Aires, tourists often mention Argentine leather goods (shoes, bags) and wool in their reviews. They cost, however, not cheap, but the original design and quality of the material justify such purchases. Unfortunately, there are no traditional for Europe and USA outlet stores near Buenos Aires.
What is commonly brought back as souvenirs from the Argentine capital? Silverware, decorative masks, figurines made of wood and local stones, mouthpieces, leather belts, ponchos, the herbal drink mate plus accessories for brewing and drinking it - calabasas, and, finally, the local sweet alfacor, which tastes like condensed milk.
