In a city such as Buenos Aires, shopping should be on everyone’s agenda; luckily, Buenos Aires has one of the best shopping malls in all of Argentina; the Abasto de Buenos Aires. Starting from humble beginnings as a fruit and vegetable market, this shopping area was in operation from 1893 until 1984. After years of silence the Abasto de Buenos Aires received a new breath of life in 1999 when it transformed into the largest shopping mall in the city.
Featuring over 250 shops including internationally well known brand names as well as local favorites Abasto de Buenos Aires is a place full of life and commerce. The food court boasts of holding 15,000 patrons who delight in the variety of choices. 12 movie theaters, a museum, and even an amusement park set this mall apart from most others. It’s modern luxuries, state of the art services, and sheer size is enough to boggle the minds even the most savvy of shoppers. The Abasto de Buenos Aires features several perks for foreign visitors.