The best fashion and gift stores - Argentina in 2024

Practical information : Treat yourself (& others) Argentina

Timetable

In Argentina, in the larger cities, shops are generally open from 9-10am to 7-8pm Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, most shops close at around 2pm (no afternoon shopping as in Europe), with the exception of the shops in shopping malls which often close at 10pm during the week and remain open on Saturday afternoons. However, to do some shopping and start your souvenir collection, it is more convenient and common to go to the craft markets (called paseos artisanos), which are usually open every day during the week until 6 or 7 pm or the more common artesanos ferias on weekends.

Budget & Tips

If you wish to buy handcrafted products, go to the paseos and ferias de artesanos. Usually covered, these large warehouses house various stands and premises run by local artisans. You will thus avoid manufactured products and will prefer short circuits, which will benefit the local economy. However, you will have little opportunity to exercise your skills as a carpet merchant, as haggling is not really practiced in Argentina. Good news though: for those who have large sums to spend in one go when shopping, be aware that you can get a refund of the amount of VAT (called IVA here). There is a fairly simple system for you to shop tax free in Argentina. You will be able to recover 21% of what you paid in foreign currency in a shop that participates in this system, on each product above a certain amount (invoice required). This system is managed by Global Refund. You will have to ask the seller for a refund cheque at the same time as your purchase (reembolso cheque). At the end of your stay, before taking your plane, you will present this cheque and the corresponding invoice to the customs who must stamp them. Once you are in the international zone, simply go to one of the Global Refund offices to obtain the refund in question (it is made in cash). Alternatively, you can send the documents by post, in which case the refund will be made either by traveller's cheque or by transfer to your account. Global Refund centers are located at the airports of the most popular tourist destinations.

What's very local

It is impossible to list all the souvenirs and other trinkets to bring back from your trip. From Andean handicrafts, dyes and ceramics to local gourmet products, Amerindian handicrafts, precious stones and theAlbiceleste soccer jersey, you will be spoilt for choice. Nothing is more typical than bringing back a bottle of wine, chocolate from Bariloche or a tango CD. Other ideas? A poncho, a mate kit or dulce de leche... Souvenirs that can't be more local!

The best fashion and gift stores Argentina

ALTO PALERMO

DINOSAURIO MALL

EL ATENEO GRAND SPLENDID

FERIA DE SAN TELMO

ARTE NATIVO

FOTO SHOP

ROSSI CARUSO

GALERIA DE LA RECOLETA

ZURBARÁN

CÚSPIDE (LIBRERÍAS FAUSTO)

TALABARTERIA AYNIE

CASA LOPEZ

EDITORIAL PLUS ULTRA

EMILIO BIANCO

PASEO ALCORTA

FRATELLI PERRI

CHICHE FARRACE

SHOPPING PATAGONIA

GALERIA ARRAYANES

ZOOM LAB

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Practical information : Treat yourself (& others) Argentina

Timetable

Budget & Tips

What's very local