Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Unicentro
, the city's largest shopping center
(it could easily enclose the former three), is
located in the suburb of MartÃnez. It is not dis-
tinctive enough to merit a specific visit, but
MartÃnez is on the way to Tigre.
Once
This is the Orchard Street of Buenos Aires. If
you venture along Corrientes past the 2,000
block you'll start noticing little shops with
slightly shabby exteriors and dimly lit interi-
ors. Most of the city's wholesalers are here.
Always check quality before purchasing any-
thing and never accept the price as marked.
Bargaining is expected and it's half the fun of
shopping here. To find what you're looking for,
don't hesitate to ask questions of the salespeo-
ple and other shoppers. They will direct you to
the best bargains, often in factories where ter-
rific prices more than make up for a lack of
beautiful displays.
There are so many diverse shops in Once that
naming just a few would be a terrible injustice.
Most are concentrated within the boundaries of
Corrientes above the 2,000 block and between
Calles Pasteur and Azucenaga. Be sure to try
the ethnic finger foods such as the spicy knishes
(there is a sizeable orthodox Jewish population
and a smaller Hasidic one) and the hot, crusty
pretzels sold in the small coffee shops along the
street.
