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When Antiques Diva reader Brian, a hot-shot attorney in Washington DC, emailed his recent pics from an antique shopping excursion in Buenos Aires, I knew these photos were diva-worthy! Brian was downright giddy in his email as he described his shopping experience, saying that with an exchange rate of 3:1, he could afford to buy practically anything his heart desired and that the pickings were rife with good selection, unique finds and fantastic local memorabilia.

Thanks for sharing, Brian!

The Sunday market at Plaza Dorrego, open from 10 am – 5 pm. Time Out says there are 270 stalls selling “antique dolls, soda siphons, jewellry, tango memorabilia, and collectibles.”

Stalls selling all sorts of goods at Plaza Dorrego.

Folks were selling fresh empanadas at the Sunday market.

Here is one antiques stall that caught my eye. It had all sorts of leather goods relating to horses. Although not something I would have thought of initially, I could see the decorating possibilities.

Tango dancers.

This sign captured the sentiment of the neighborhood.

There is also a covered antique and food market open during the week.

Sign for a food stall at the San Telmo covered market.

Covered antiques market.

On Sundays, the streets in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires become pedestrian only and many merchants display their wares.

The Sunday market in the streets of San Telmo. The street Defensa, between Independencia and San Juan, is the main street for Sunday merchants.

San Telmo also has a large number of antique stores open during the week as well.

The Sunday market has terrific street performers, in addition to great shopping, like these tango dancers.

More tango dancers.