Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 4381-1040; Hipólito Yrigoyen 1133; 10am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm Sat)
If you're looking to
buy (or sell) all manner of outdoor and camping equipment before traveling on from
Buenos Aires, this is the place. Crampons, knives, tents, backpacks, climbing ropes, foul-
weather clothing, military gear and even the occasional mule saddle can be found at this
somewhat offbeat and musty shop.
San Telmo
Walrus Books
BOOKS
( 4300-7135; Estados Unidos 617; noon-8pm Tue-Sun)
Run by an American photograph-
er, this tiny shop is probably the best English-language bookstore in BA. Thousands of
new and used literature and nonfiction books line the shelves, and there's a selection of
Latin American classics translated into English. Bring your quality books (including
Lonely Planet guides!) to trade; literary workshops offered, too.
Cualquier Verdura
CLOTHING, HOMEWARES
( 4300-2474; Humberto Primo 517; noon-8pm Thu-Sun)
Located in a lovely, refurbished
old house, this fun store sells eclectic items from vintage clothing to funny soaps (look
for these in the 'bathroom') to recycled floppy-disc lamps to contemporary knickknacks
and novelty toys. Wander through the outdoor patio and note the stained-glass windows
on the wall, plus the
mate
-drinking Buddha just above the fountain.
Materia Urbana
ART, HOMEWARES
( 4361-5265;
www.materiaurbana.com
; Defensa 702; 11am-7pm Wed-Fri, 2-7pm Sat,
10:30am-7pm Sun)
This innovative design shop shows the work of over 100 local artists;
one-of-a-kind finds include offbeat line drawings, abstract photography, carved wood
statuettes, leather animal organizers, clothes, and jewelry made from silver, wood, and
coral. There's nearly constant foot traffic at Materia Urbana, especially during the street
fair on Sunday.
Punto Sur
CLOTHING
( 4300-9320;
www.feriapuntosur.com.ar
; Defensa 1135; 11am-7:30pm)
This is a great
clothing store highlighting the works of over 60 Argentine designers. Creativity is
