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Shopping and nightlife in Argentina
For an atmospheric shopping experience, visit one of the country's many local ferias (fairs). Leather goods are everywhere, and native arts and handicrafts are also popular. Chocolates from Bariloche and wines from Mendoza make particularly welcome gifts.
Beautifully crafted textiles, furniture and clothes are sold by Pasion Argentina (www.pasion-argentina.com.ar) which supports often forgotten indigenous communities. Tierra Adentro in Buenos Aires sells exquisite, fair trade native silver jewellery, textiles and furniture crafted by aboriginals.
Look out for the 'Tax Free' shopping sign which means foreign visitors can claim back the 21% sales tax on any purchases made in the country. See www.globalrefund.com.
Shopping hours:
Generally Mon-Fri 0900-2000; Sat 0900-1300. Many shops close for a long lunch, and opening hours can be unpredictable.
Nightlife in Argentina
Argentines love to party, and even the smallest of towns in rural areas have late night bars and discos. Nightlife in Buenos Aires is particularly vibrant, and the city has become a centre for South American clubbing, with a stream of world-famous DJs visiting the solid selection of super-clubs. Things rarely get going until gone midnight, and the party keeps going well past sunrise.
Tango is the traditional music and dance of Argentina, and each night performers showcase this heartfelt art form in clubs in most major cities. Learn and practise the tango at one of the many milongas (tango halls).
