Buenos Aires - Shopping - Paper Goods

Av. Santa Fe 1860, Buenos Aires 1123
4813-6052 / 4811-6104

El Ateneo

Grand bookshop and cafe in splendid 1919 theater. A knockout complete with red velevet curtain, plus original theater's balconies that function as nooks to read one of the 120,000 tomes they have i... read more

Av. Corrientes 1743, Buenos Aires 1042
4371-2235/ 4374-7501

Libreria Gandhi

The late Elvio Vitali's classic bokstore and cafe cum quasi-cultural center. A BA intellectual hang founded by 70's left wing activist Vitali after returning from political exile in 1984, with the ... read more

Thames 1762, Buenos Aires 1414

Boutique del Libro

Pick up the new Ian McEwan novel and the lovely, bespectacled girl reading it, too- all in one fell swoop. A boutique, Palermo-ized version of Barnes and Noble: Bookstore in front, cafe in back. Yo... read more

Av. Santa Fe 3253, Buenos Aires 1425
5777-8000

Alto Palermo

Most convenient, accessible shopping mall smack in the middle of the city. All the usual mall brands draw gaggles of raging teenagers, stroller pushing moms, couples arm-in-arm, camera-toting touri... read more

Av. Corrientes 3247, Buenos Aires 1193
4959-3400

Abasto

One of the most incredible buildings in Buenos Aires harkens to Argentina's bygone golden era, filled with all the usual chains like Nike, La Martina, Akiabara, Rapsodia, YSL, etc. Hit Sprayette - ... read more

Salguero 3172, Buenos Aires 1425

Paseo Alcorta

Up market shopping mall popular with the well-heeled MILF set sits pretty in the exclusive Palermo Chico enclave. Pretty much the same stores as Alto Palermo but without the lesser brands, not to m... read more

Av. Libertador 750, Buenos Aires 1001
4814-7400/7500

Patio Bullrich

Muuuyy cheto! Blue blood shopping center for all the upscale brands. Grand old Recoleta dames with lots of dough come for a stroll and a cortadito, well-heeled tourists staying at the Alvear to nab... read more

Florida, Buenos Aires
5555-5110

Galerias Pacifico

Gorgeous, sprawling 19th century Beaux Arts stunner cum shopping mall off hectic pedestrian Florida street. Harkens to BA's Paris of South America yesteryear. Cupula rocks gorgeous frescos by local... read more

Av. Santa Fe 2729, Locales 30 + 32, Buenos Aires
4822-9433

Mite

Tiny, low-key independent gallery with quality work by BA's young artists. Floor-to-ceiling windows mean plenty of natural light for browsing whatever exhibit is up, though you're gonna have to mak... read more

Honduras 4945, Buenos Aires
4833-3081

Papelera Palermo

Sunny, spacious shop devoted to all varieties of paper products. Go-to spot if you misplaced your Moleskine during last night's bender. Channel your inner Martha Stewart by stocking up on sheets of... read more

Aranguren 150, Buenos Aires

Cobra Libros

Tiny bookstore crammed full of weird zines and obscure small press books from all over the world. Focus is less on collection of art and literature, more on the extensive calendar of monthly events... read more