Shopping in Buenos Aires: Malls, Shops and Outlets

Buenos Aires is one of the most visited destinations in South America and offers excellent options for shopping.

If you plan to visit the city and love shopping, you will find a complete guide with suggestions for stores, malls, outlets, luxury boutiques, etc.

What to Buy in Buenos Aires

Shopping in Buenos Aires – Photo Credit: Barbara Zandoval

Souvenirs with the name or emblem of the city: Mugs, T-shirts, postcards, and key rings with important monuments or with the name of the city of Buenos Aires are great souvenirs and gift options.
Alfajores: Argentine alfajores are one of the items that cannot be missing from your shopping list in the city.
Wines: Argentina is one of the world’s main producers of wines, and in the city, you will find numerous wine options with great prices in supermarkets or specialized stores.
Argentinean Clothes Brands: Leather clothing and shoes are items that should be included in your shopping list. And if you are a soccer fanatic, it is also worth buying team t-shirts.
Beauty Products: In the city, you will find options for make-up stores, perfumes, and skin care products of various brands.
Chocolates: chocolate is always a great gift option. In Buenos Aires, you will find chocolate options in supermarkets or specialized chocolate stores.

Shopping Malls in Buenos Aires

Shopping in Buenos Aires – Shopping Alto Palermo

Recoleta Mall Buenos Aires: Shopping mall located in the heart of the Recoleta neighborhood. The mall houses brands such as Lacoste, Prüne, Ayres, Levi’s, Havanna, Cachafaz, and Mamuschka. Vicente López 2050, C1128 CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Website: www.recoletamall.com.ar.

Alcorta Shopping: Shopping mall located near the Japanese Garden known for housing some of the best brands. Jerónimo Salguero 3172, C1425 CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Website: www.alcortashopping.com.ar.

Patio Bullrich: Elegant shopping mall located near luxury hotels such as the Four Seasons Buenos Aires and the Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. The mall houses brands such as Zara, Diesel, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Salvatore Ferragamo, L’Occitane, and MAC. Posadas 1245, C1011 CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Website: www.patiobullrich.com.ar.

Shopping Alto Palermo: Famous shopping mall located in the Palermo neighborhood. Sta. Fe 3253, 1091 CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Website: www.altopalermo.com.ar.

Galerías Pacífico: Shopping mall located in a beautiful building in the Microcentro. The mall is home to multi-brand stores, including many options for beauty product brands such as Chanel, Lancôme, Vichy, and L’Occitane. Cordoba 550, C1054 CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Website: www.galeriaspacifico.com.ar.

El Solar Shopping: This charming shopping mall is located in the Las Cañitas neighborhood. Brands of women’s and men’s clothing and beauty products are found on site. Luis María Campos 901, C1426 CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Website: www.elsolarshopping.com.ar.

Shopping Streets in Buenos Aires

Calle Florida: Famous shopping street in Buenos Aires. It houses leather clothing and accessory stores, sports, and currency exchange offices.
Santa Fe: Avenue houses beauty stores such as Perfumerías Rouge and Las Margaritas, the spectacular El Ateneo Grand Splendid, and the Alto Palermo Mall.
Arenales: Street furniture and homeware stores such as De Levie and Landmark.
Gurruchaga, Loyola, and Aguirre: Streets that are home to stores and outlets such as Levi’s factory outlet, Lacoste Outlet, and Tommy Hilfiger Outlet.

Outlets in Buenos Aires

Shopping in Buenos Aires – Photo Credit: Distrito Arcos

Arcos District: Premium outlet with several brands and restaurants. It is the largest open-air outlet in Buenos Aires. Paraguay 4979, C1425BTC C1425BTA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Website: www.distritoarcos.com.

Lacoste Outlet: Aguirre 875, C1414 ASQ, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Website: www.lacoste.com.

Tommy Hilfiger Outlet: Loyola 645, C1414AUM CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Website: global.tommy.com.

Levi’s factory outlet: Loyola 736, C1414 AUP, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Website: www.levi.com.ar.

Stores in Buenos Aires

Shopping in Buenos Aires – Photo Credit: Noralí Nayla

Farmacity: Chain of pharmacies with units spread throughout the city. Website: www.farmacity.com.

Prüne: Women’s clothing brand, including options for accessories and leather items. Website: www.prune.com.ar.

Cachafaz: Premium brand of alfajores. Website: cachafaz.com.

Havanna: The most famous Argentinean brand of alfajores. Website: www.havanna.com.ar.

Mamuschka: Shop for artisan chocolates. www.mamuschka.com.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid: The most famous bookstore in Argentina and one of the unmissable sights of Buenos Aires. Website: www.yenny-elateneo.com.

Cuspide Libros: Bookstore chain with several units spread around the city. Website: www.cuspide.com.

La Cava Wine Store: Wine store in the Recoleta neighborhood. Rodríguez Peña 1515, C1021 CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday and Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM.

Perfumerías Rouge: Beauty products and perfumes of international brands are found in the store. Av. Sta. Fe 2211, C1123 CABA, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Website: www.perfumeriaspigmento.com.ar.

Rapanui: Famous chain of chocolate stores. Website: rapanui.com.ar.

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