Shopping
Buenos Aires offers a wealth of authentic local
treasures, from fine leather goods found in Murillo Street to
Alfajores (traditional cake/cookies, often containing dulce de
leche). Shops are generally open Monday through Friday from 9am to
8pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Florida Street and Lavalle
Street are for pedestrians only, in the zona de calzados there are
many shops that sell Tango shoes and the Palermo Viejo, in Palermo,
has various shops that will appeal to young, artsy people. There
are also numerous fairs and markets to be explored, including
Recoleta Fair (located in the Francia Park) and the San Telmo
market. Feria Recoleta, in Plaza Francia, boasts an assortment of
artisan goods. Take in the Plaza Serrano in Palermo Viejo and the
Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo. Defensa Street is enticing as it comes
alive with performers and vendors. Funky candles, street address
plates and markers are available from Último Taller. Shopping malls
are a regular attraction and convenient shopping locations for many
Porteños (people from the port). The most famous stores in Buenos
Aires can be found in these vast malls, along with restaurants,
cafés, arcades and movie theaters. Shopping malls are open 7 days a
week from 10am to 10pm.
