Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Did You Know?
Mr. Testone made the keys to the city
which were presented to President
Clinton when he visited in 1997.
Another “must-visit,”
Origen
at Quaglia 274,
is more like an art gallery than a gift shop. It
reminds us of a craft shop in New England with
its country style furnishings, wooden figures,
baskets and ceramics. Indian motiffs and
earthy tones are prevalent throughout.
Fitz-
roy
, at Mitre 18, and
El Establo
, at Mitre 22,
have a fine selection of handknit sweaters and
Araucan ponchos, and other regional items
such as handcrafted silver jewelry, leather
items and wood carvings.
Martina Paz,
San Martín 536, is an attractive
shop with coffee mugs, condiment trays, knit-
ted items and ceramics. The
Feria Artesanal
on Avenida Moreno at Villegas, is a long narrow
building with stall after stall of artisans dis-
playing their jewelry, most of which is silver
and studded with colorful stones. Both the art-
ists and their wares look like 60s retreads.
Outdoor enthusiasts should stop by
Martín
Pescador
on Rolando near Moreno, which sells
ski clothing and equipment, camping gear,
bicycles and backpacks. If you're packing a pic-
nic, stock up on fine smoked meats and cheeses
at the
Familia Weiss
shop at Mitre 360.
