Belém
This is Belém's best place to browse and shop, whether for long pants, lacquered piranha or anything in between. Pará has gained national attention with…
Must-see shopping in South America
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
If you're looking for quality tango shoes, this is the place to come. Not only are these shoes designed to withstand hours of dancing at the milonga, they…
Manaus
One of several casas de redes (hammock shops) clustered around this corner; this one has a monster selection and amiable service. For riverboat trips,…
Rio de Janeiro
Vinyl fans and bookworms flock to this cabinet of musical and literary curiosities with its extensive collection of unusual albums combined with…
Cuenca
The Plaza de San Francisco Market has an interesting combination of basketry, ceramics, ironwork, wooden utensils, plastic trinkets, gaudy religious…
São Paulo
This 100% Paulistano streetwear brand is a play on the word estorvo (uncomfortable, a disturbance, a nuisance) and indeed their limited but well-designed…
São Luís
Every Sunday the Praça Benedito Leite in the historical center hosts this market fair. Stalls selling traditional meals, cheese, fresh vegetables, dry…
São Paulo
If you're a browser with the patience of a saint, this trendy collaborative store features over 160 Brazilian designers whose creative wares are exhibited…
Cuenca
More akin to a hat emporium, this is Ecuador’s best-known hat seller. The company exports around the world and has a huge selection of high-quality straw…
Sucre
A fascinating, sprawling market that's easy to get lost in, wandering row after row of goods from mundane everyday products to traditional foods. It might…
Arequipa
The city’s primary craft market occupies a beautiful colonial sillar (white volcanic rock) courtyard next to the Iglesia de San Francisco. Garments,…
Cartagena
An erudite-looking bookshop-cafe that's short on space but big on atmosphere, with the obligatory ladder to reach the higher shelves. Search carefully and…
Cuzco
Cuzco’s central market is a must-see. Pig heads for caldo (soup), frogs (to enhance sexual performance), vats of fruit juice, roast lechón (suckling pig)…
Amazon Basin
Local Beni crafts, including weaving, woodwork and masks, are sold at the Centro Artesanal Moxos, 300m southwest of town by the cemetery. Look out for the…
Cafayate
This is a mall of brick stalls piled with goods made from llama wool, leather and cactus wood. Here, handicrafts include artisanal journals, mate (a tea…
Rio de Janeiro
This upstairs shop has loads of character, with original paintings, carved wooden folk art, artfully bound blank books, coffee from small producers and…
Arequipa
More than just a source for fine alpaca-wool goods and raw thread, this complex functions as a tourist center for international wool-export company…
Lima
This towering shop boasts four floors to explore, each providing something different. Designer pieces and jewelry from national and international fashion…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
For unique, fun and handmade Argentine items, explore the corners of this tiny boutique. The stock is ever-changing, but can include such things as…
Santa Cruz
The best place to find fine artesanías (locally handcrafted items), this store provides an outlet for the work of 1000 rural cruceña women and their…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Of the several shops that cluster around the ruins site, this one could be the best, selling unique Chavín souvenirs from textile and wool items to huge…
Lima
Stock up on organic groceries and sundries in this neighborhood shop. Refrigerators hoard fermented drinks and yogurt, and shelves are lined with bulk…
Ushuaia
They don't seem to sell a bad bottle of wine in the whole place. This is a wine-lover's paradise, with floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked to the brim with…
Mercado Artesanal y Fábrica de Alfombras
Catamarca & La Rioja
For Catamarca’s characteristic hand-tied rugs, visit this artisans market, which also sells ponchos, blankets, jewelry, red onyx sculptures, musical…
São Paulo
It's worth a look into this selective design shop and gallery, which features a museum-worthy collection of period furniture, art and antiques from the …
Puno
This craft market sells llama toys, rugs, alpaca sweaters, masks from Puno's La Virgen de la Candelaria festival and other handicrafts you'll see…
Middle Chile
This intimate shop sells hard-to-find garage wines and top-quality bottles from small Chilean producers. The English-speaking owner can organize thematic…
Ushuaia
This indoor artists market sells handmade jewelry, wool crafts, traditional mates and other household items. The majority of vendors only accept Argentine…
Lima
A vintage casona houses this contemporary crafts store with a lovely courtyard cafe. Jewelry, clothes, pottery and more – this is where handmade objects…
Montevideo
This national cooperative, a member of the World Fair Trade Organization, is famous for its quality woolen goods. In addition to its Ciudad Vieja branch,…
Parque Artesanal Loma de la Cruz
Cali
This is one of Colombia's better artesanía (local craft stall) markets. You'll find handmade goods from the Amazon, Pacific coast, southern Andes and even…
Cuenca
Just below the Mirador de Turi – and 4km south of the center – is the home, workshop and studio of Eduardo Vega, Ecuador’s most important ceramic artist…
São Paulo
This hip record shop is a great spot to browse Brazilian music such as MPB, bossa nova and regional on vinyl – there's over 1000 LPs and 7-inch 45's on…
Punta Arenas
The workshop of talented local painter Andrea Araneda, with a playful touch on Magellanic themes. As it's a workspace, call ahead (English OK), and your…
Recife
This interesting street market specializing in local artisanry, such as dresses, jewelry and ceramics, brings Recife Antigo to life on Sunday afternoons…
North Coast
The village of Monsefú, on the road from Chiclayo to Puerto Etén, is famed throughout the region for its weavers who produce a variety of clothes, hats…
Amazonas
This small shop at the entrance to the port sells crafts from the Waimiri Atroari indigenous people who live a day's journey north of Novo Airão, along…
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's largest mall (and one of the biggest on the continent) is an easy place to shop away a few hours – or days – as do 30 million shoppers each year…
Quito
One of the finest handicraft and clothing shops in the city, Galería Latina has a huge selection of beautifully made pieces: tagua carvings, colorful…
São Paulo
Always dreamed of hitting the beach wearing virtually nothing? Salinas is one of the country's trendiest bikini brands. Pick up their newest creations…
