Salta Travel Guide: Shopping

The Mercado Artesanal, an old ranch turned into a shopping area, is worth a visit for those who wish to buy and see crafts done by local hands. Located on 2555 San Martin in the city outskirts.  Take bus 2, 3, or 7 from Av. San Martin in the centre and descend where the bus crosses the railroad tracks. Also the shops near the main square, at the base of the teleferico or the ones in the crafts street market in Calle Balcarce offer assorted options and objects. Other great areas for gift shopping include the city’s main pedestrian street Calle Florida (off the main plaza) which offers many services and products, from street side stalls, grocery stores, clothing shops and souvenir depots. Ever Sunday Calle Balcarce hosts the Feria Artesanal de la Balcarce, when over 200 vendors of various goods, food, and fruits gather along the Balcarce to sell their wares and trade the neighborhood gossip. Located at the end near the train station, this open air market extends from the 600s to the 900s.