The Buenos Aires Fairs and Markets You Have to Visit

Perhaps the “mother of all fairs” in the city. If you had to imagine Buenos Aires’ equivalent of Madrid’s El Rastro, this would undoubtedly be it.

Its epicenter is Plaza Dorrego—with its typical antique stalls and relics from other eras—but its growth and fame have gradually expanded into the surrounding streets. The San Telmo Fair takes place on Sundays from 10am to 5pm.

It’s worth remembering that the iconic Defensa Street in San Telmo was named the coolest street in Buenos Aires by Time Out Travel.

Where: Defensa 320, San Telmo.

This traveling market—running since 2010—has no middlemen. It’s a direct meeting point between producers and conscious consumers, where every product on offer promotes a lifestyle more in harmony with nature and people.

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Sabe la Tierra is ideal if you’re looking to buy organic and natural products such as agroecological fruits and vegetables, free-range eggs, wholegrain and sourdough baked goods, artisanal cheeses, preservative-free jams and preserves, gluten-free foods, and raw, vegetarian, macrobiotic, Indian and Mediterranean dishes. There are also sustainable design and natural cosmetics stands. It operates on weekends at various locations around the city, including plazas and parks.

Where: Various locations in Microcentro, Caballito, Saavedra, Palermo, Villa Urquiza and Devoto. Check days and times on Instagram.

Let’s be honest: it’s not technically in the City of Buenos Aires, but we’ll make an exception to recommend a visit to Puerto de Frutos, this riverside market in Tigre, about 30 kilometers from the capital.

Around the docks of the Luján River, you’ll find artisan stalls specializing in wooden and wicker objects, along with numerous home décor stores and fruit and vegetable vendors selling directly from producers. It’s a great plan for spending a full day strolling and relaxing by the river. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10am to 7pm.

Where: Sarmiento 160, Tigre.

If you want a market where you can fully experience gaucho culture, this is the place. At the Mataderos Fair you can buy a proper mate (every Argentine needs a good one) and learn the secrets behind the national drink. Or take home a traditional poncho—why not? You can also taste classic Creole dishes—empanadas, asado, locro, tamales and tortas fritas—and watch folk music performances and gaucho skill demonstrations.

Open Monday to Friday from 11am to 6pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 6pm.

Where: Av. Lisandro de la Torre and Av. De Los Corrales.

This park, located in the Saavedra neighborhood, is one of the city’s oldest and features newly renovated children’s play areas. Along part of its 1.28-kilometer perimeter, a fair has been running for 18 years, where artisans and vendors sell crafts, clothing, plants, toys, books and beauty products. There are also a few food stalls and a fresh food market (Sundays only, until 2pm).

The Parque Saavedra Fair operates on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9am to 7pm.

Where: Parque Saavedra Fair.

This historic market in the heart of Caballito dates back to 1889 and has undergone numerous renovations and expansions. Today it has 17 small storefronts facing the street and 174 indoor stalls—many run by their owners—where you can buy top-quality fruits and vegetables, fresh products, all kinds of meats, some imported goods, and there are also food spots, clothing stores and bakeries.

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For food lovers, Mercado del Progreso is a paradise of high-quality ingredients. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 7:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm.

Where: Av. Rivadavia 5430. 

This huge antiques market, located on the border of Palermo and Colegiales, is a must-visit if you’re a fan of vintage and retro objects. Housed in a large warehouse, it features 150 stalls selling everything from furniture of every era to lighting, mirrors, antique tableware, secondhand clothing and countless items that will take you back in time.

Heads up: there are also makers of new furniture and objects! If you’re renovating your home, it’s a great place for inspiration and affordable décor. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 6:30pm.

Where: Av. Dorrego 1650.

In one of the most beautiful areas of Buenos Aires, this artisan fair takes the original name of its location (Plaza Intendente Alvear), though locals simply call it the Plaza Francia Fair.

You’ll find handmade objects, including incredible leather, metal, wood and textile pieces such as woven goods and silver jewelry. It’s one of the most complete fairs and has the added bonus of being close to many attractions: the Fine Arts Museum, the Recoleta Cultural Center, Recoleta Cemetery and Avenida Alvear. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10am to 7pm.

Where: Plaza Intendente Torcuato de Alvear, Av. Pueyrredón.

If you love hunting for vintage or secondhand treasures, this is your paradise. Every weekend, the perimeter around Parque Centenario turns into a huge fair where you’ll find books, magazines, records, toys, collectible figurines, objects and clothing—from whatever era you prefer!

While you’re there, stroll around the park’s artificial lake and visit the dinosaurs at the Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11am to 7pm.

Where: Av. Patricias Argentinas 800.

This traveling fair of food producers and culinary entrepreneurs tours different neighborhoods across the city. Each week it sets up in a new location, but always with the same premise: bringing neighbors an experience where they can discover, buy and taste the best dishes and products in the country, directly from their makers and often hard to find in stores.

With more than 45 stalls, you can stop by for afternoon tea or dinner at the open-air food court and do your shopping at the producers’ market.

Where: Check the weekend schedule on Instagram.

Bioferia is an annual event—usually held in April—that promotes a sustainable lifestyle aligned with responsible consumption. At the large Palermo Hippodrome venue, companies, entrepreneurs and organizations gather to promote sustainable development, creating a transformative experience for the general public.

You’ll find products, services, talks, workshops, live music and food for a full day outdoors. The 2026 edition will take place on April 10, 11 and 12.

Where: Av. Dorrego 80.

FED is also a book fair held in Buenos Aires since 2013, though less mainstream. It celebrates and gives voice, presence and shine to small publishers and independent bookstores from across Latin America and Spain.

At this readers’ gathering, you can chat face-to-face with authors, editors and booksellers from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Spain. It also features an interesting program of in-person and digital talks with prominent local and international cultural figures.

The 2026 edition will take place from August 6 to 9, from 2pm to 9pm, in the Chacarita neighborhood.

Where: Av. Corrientes 6271.

#DelProductoralConsumidor (“From Producer to Consumer”) is both the hashtag and the real name of this fair, named after the neighborhood that hosts it and dedicated to agroecological products. It brings together a collective of more than 180 producers who adhere to the principles of social, family and solidarity-based economy.

Founded in 2013 and promoted by the Free Chair of Food Sovereignty at the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires, it encourages the marketing and consumption of quality food at fair prices, respecting the environment throughout the entire process. You can buy some of the best fruits and vegetables in the city, along with crafts, yerba mate, honey and oils. It takes place on the second weekend of each month from 10am to 7pm.

Where: Av. San Martín 4453.

Walking through the aisles of this covered market, created in 1897 and declared a National Historic Monument in 2000, is like stepping back in time.

Its many stalls harmoniously combine antiques from every decade, fresh foods, vintage objects, secondhand clothing, artworks, vinyl records, toys, jewelry and glassware. There are also plenty of food stalls to round out your visit with something tasty. Mercado San Telmo is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 8pm.

Where: Bolívar 970.

Vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, books, magazines, textbooks and collectible items. If you’re looking for any of these, one of the largest secondhand fairs is located in this beautiful six-hectare green space in the heart of Caballito.

Next to the stalls, you can watch intense chess matches between neighborhood locals. There are also playgrounds for children and, in the center of the park, a monument dedicated to Liberator Simón Bolívar. The Parque Rivadavia Fair runs every day from 11am.

Where: Beauchef 100.

Since 1978, along one of the city’s busiest avenues—Av. Santa Fe—and surrounded by major attractions such as the Botanical Garden, La Rural and the Ecoparque, this small fair has brought together around 40 stalls selling new and secondhand books. You can find literary gems at incredible prices, as well as school textbooks. There’s also the option to bring your own books and sell them.

The Plaza Italia Fair is open daily from 10am to 8pm.

Where: Av. Santa Fe, between Uriarte and Thames.

This classic neighborhood market in the heart of Belgrano stands on land donated in 1875 by the heirs of writer José Hernández—the famous author of Martín Fierro, an icon of gaucho literature.

The history and quality of the fresh products offered at Mercado de Belgrano have made it a staple of great gastronomy and a symbol of the neighborhood’s identity. Recently renovated, it now also features an outdoor food court and a terrace with several well-known spots. Don’t miss the breads at L’Epi, the pizzas at Orno, and the Oriental delights at Tienda Ohno. Open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 8pm (fresh market) and Monday to Sunday from 11am to midnight (food stalls).

Where: Av. Juramento 2527.

Organized by Fundación El Libro, this is Argentina’s most important literary event. For three weeks, it brings together the country’s leading publishing houses along with major publishers from across Latin America, as well as renowned national and international authors.

It’s also one of the most attended fairs in the country: each year, more than 1 million visitors of all ages and literary tastes walk its aisles. You can buy books, attend signings, listen to talks, workshops and round tables, and immerse yourself in a powerful cultural experience. The 2026 edition will take place from April 23 to May 11.

Where: Av. Sarmiento 2740, La Rural.

Officially called “Feria Honduras”—after the Palermo street that frames it—it’s widely known as the Plaza Serrano Fair because of its location around the square.

Every weekend, artisans fill the sidewalks with beautiful creations ranging from artworks and clothing to leather goods, costume jewelry and crafts in various materials, sharing the energy of one of the city’s most vibrant areas. Don’t limit your curiosity: many stalls also set up inside the bars surrounding the square. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11am to 9pm.

Where: Honduras, between Borges and Thames.

Mercat Villa Crespo is a modern, cutting-edge two-story food hall in the Villa Crespo neighborhood that has become a popular meeting point to enjoy solo, with family or friends.

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After its latest renovation in July 2023, it incorporated a strong Oriental influence—not only in its food stalls but also in its décor and alternative activities. You’ll find everything from cocktail bars and Korean and Japanese cuisine to an Asian candy store, pastries, matcha-based desserts and drinks, pop culture items, manga and comics, traditional Japanese handmade masks, plus DJ sets and traveling fairs every weekend. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 12pm to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 1am.

Where: Thames 747.

Visual artists and their colorful works depicting quintessential Argentine scenes. Tango dancers showing off their steps on cobblestone streets. Singers performing among passersby. These are just some of the postcards you’ll find at the iconic Caminito Fair in the La Boca neighborhood.

Nearby, at Plazoleta de los Suspiros, you can shop for artisan creations made of leather, wood, textiles, ceramics and metal—all with unbeatable views of the river and the neighborhood’s colorful houses. Open daily from 10am to 6pm.

Where: Magallanes and Del Valle Iberlucea.

Also known as the “Bolivian market,” this spot sits on the city’s western edge in the Liniers neighborhood. While it’s less well-known, it’s one of the go-to markets for many renowned chefs sourcing top-quality ingredients. If you love cooking, this is your place.

What will you find? Stalls filled with fruits, vegetables, spices, cheeses and all the essential ingredients of Andean cuisine. You’ll see endless varieties of potatoes, chili peppers and coca leaves. Don’t leave without trying some empanadas, buying a piece of the famous criollo cheese, tasting tropical fruits and picking up typical products from Bolivia and Peru. Open daily from 8am to 8pm.

Where: José León Suárez al 200.

The original market dates back to 1966 and provided a home for traveling vendors selling meats, fruits, vegetables, cold cuts and dairy products in the neighborhood.

After a major renovation in 2019, Mercado San Nicolás reopened with nearly 1,000 square meters of space, adding a coworking area and a stage for events and talks. Today, alongside its historic fresh food stalls, there are several gastronomic options that attract locals, office workers and tourists alike. Open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm (market stalls) and from 11am to 10pm (food venues).

Where: Av. Córdoba 1750.

This park is one of the green lungs of the Chacarita neighborhood. Every weekend, the Parque de los Andes Fair sets up, offering new and vintage clothing, crafts, household items, leather goods, toys and books.

It’s also close to Chacarita Cemetery—where you can visit the tomb of Carlos Gardel, for example—and at the corner of Federico Lacroze and Corrientes you’ll find El Imperio de la Pizza, one of the city’s most iconic pizzerias, founded in 1947. After strolling through the fair (open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10am to 7pm), treat yourself to a slice of mozzarella there to end on a high note.

Where: Parque Los Andes Fair.

Want to visit a fair where, in addition to picking up secondhand clothing or used furniture to refurbish your home, you’re also supporting a good cause? Then this is your spot. The Salvation Army is one of the most iconic social work organizations worldwide.

Its branches collect donations—often directly from your home—and then sell them at very affordable prices. You’ll want to take everything! Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

Where: Av. Sáenz 580. There are more stores throughout the city and Buenos Aires Province.

Buenos Aires is entrepreneurial by nature. J U N T A S is a design community that regularly organizes fairs featuring a carefully curated selection of arty entrepreneurs offering clothing, tableware, ceramics, children’s apparel, accessories, artistic objects, décor, illustrations and jewelry.

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One premise: everything is beautiful and high quality. We guarantee you won’t leave empty-handed. Held on various dates (check their Instagram for the schedule) at Quetren Club Cultural in Chinatown.

Where: Av. Olazábal 1784.

With 7.7 hectares, this park is one of the most beautiful and striking in the city, located on the border of La Boca and Barracas.

On weekends, it hosts a classic artisan fair with numerous vendors selling handmade products such as jewelry, clothing, children’s toys, décor and footwear. You can also relax under the park’s lush trees and then stroll along Boulevard Caseros, an unmissable gastronomic corridor.

One must-stop: Bar Nápoles, a fascinating hybrid between bar, restaurant and antique shop that will surprise you.

Where: Av. Martín García 341.

Independent design + female entrepreneurship are the two pillars of this fair, already a classic in Colegiales. But it’s not just about gorgeous products—there are also artistic and gastronomic proposals that turn it into a full plan.

What will you find? More than 60 ventures—most led by women—offering beautiful décor items, clothing for adults and children, cosmetics, jewelry and more.

It has two formats: once a month, it takes place at the Mercado de las Pulgas esplanade, and it also has a traveling edition that moves monthly through different parks and plazas across the city. Both are canceled in case of rain. Open from 1pm to 7pm; check the monthly schedule on Instagram.

This neighborhood market in the heart of Palermo Hollywood was founded in 2003 as a joint project between community assemblies, cooperatives, NGOs and small producers.

It operates under principles of solidarity economy and self-managed production. You’ll find fruits, vegetables, regional products and clothing—all responsibly produced within a fair-trade chain that respects the planet. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 8pm.

Where: Bonpland 1660.