Shopping in Buenos Aires

There’s nothing like the flea market at San Telmo on Sundays.  If you’re bent on doing some shopping in Buenos Aires, Head to Plaza Dorrego, located in the San Telmo area, for one of the best flea markets ever.  As with any flea market, you never know what you’ll find, but on one day, shoppers were able to find antique chandeliers, knit halter tops with metallic yarn woven in – disco ready- and vintage postcards worthy of the pickiest collector.

If you want new things but still want a crafty edge to your shopping in Buenos Aires, go to the Recoleta area of the city- known for antique shops.  There’s an artisans market at Plaza Serrano where you can get super deals on famous Argentine leather goods.  Look for boutiques Prune and Blaque, who sell handbags starting at $40.  Contemporary Argentine designers are showcased in shops in the Recoleta area, so it’s a good time to buy shoes, bags, and belts.