6 Flea Markets and Thrift Stores in Buenos Aires
Contributor
As clothes can be fairly expensive in Argentina, second-hand stores and flea markets tend to thrive in Buenos Aires. In fact, you’ll find people selling their used things (mostly clothing) in many public parks. Whether you’re looking for vintage items, antiques, or just super-cheap clothes, you need look no further than these six spots in Buenos Aires.
1. Mercado de las Puglas
Market
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm (May – August), 10am – 8pm (September – April)
Rivadavia treasure trove
Costume seekers and bargain-hunters alike will love this little gem in the unassuming working class neighborhood of Almagro. Items of clothing will cost you the equivalent of a few dollars (or less!), but watch out – most of them are decidedly not clean (in fact, you should probably wash your hands once you leave the place). Still, if you’re willing to root around a little bit – the clothing is literally in piles – it’s hard to leave empty-handed. Where: Rivadavia 3484, just down the street from the Line A “Loria” metro strop.
Lavalle Street
You could easily while away some time trying on vintage clothing along Lavalle Street (around where it intersects with Jean Jaures). Located behind the historic Abasto shopping mall, there are numerous little places to pop into. Just make sure you don’t go on a Sunday or during siesta (2pm – 5pm), when most will be closed.
2. Parque Centenario
Park
Hours: Weekends from 11am – 8pm
Salvation Army
Buenos Aires’ Salvation Army, the El Ejército de Salvación – situated in the neighborhood of Pompeya – is well worth the trip because the place is huge. There you’ll find the expected assortment of random second-hand items, but they will be cooler, because you’re in Argentina. While in Pompeya, check out Cottolengo Don Orione, another non-profit donation store also offering a curious selection of random items.
El Ejército de Salvación, Aveida Sáenz 580, Pompeya, Buenos Aires
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 17:30pm. Saturdays from 8:30am – 12:30pm. Closed Sundays.
Cottolengo Don Orione, Cachi 566, Pompeya, Buenos Aires
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm & 1:30pm – 5pm; Saturdays 8:30am – 12:30pm. Closed Sundays.
3. La Feria del anticuario
School
Hours: Weekends and holidays, starting at 10am.
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