Shopping Abasto
About
Shopping Abasto is a large shopping mall located in the Abasto area. The mall is housed in a renovated Art Deco market building that dates back to 1893. It covers four large floors and includes 250 stores, a large food hall, a Neverland kids' play park, and a cinema complex. Abasto mainly features fashion stores selling international labels like Zara, Adidas, Nike, and Lacoste, as well as local designer names. Shopping Abasto is within a 15-minute journey of downtown.
Why Visit Shopping Abasto:
Abasto Shopping offers modern and stylish surroundings and is an alternative place to shop away from the main tourist areas. Besides the shops, Abasto is a great place for kids, who will enjoy the Neverland play park on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The cinema complex screens the latest blockbusters. There are numerous coffee shops and eateries, including a large food hall with a great selection to choose from.
Did you know?
The Abasto building was originally a bustling fruit and vegetable market and was one of the main commercial hubs of activity in Buenos Aires. Due to its importance and architectural splendor, many well-known figures are said to have visited the building, including Albert Einstein, Jorge Luis Borges, Aristotle Onassis, and Tango Legend Carlos Gardel.
Abasto Shopping Mall is open daily from from around 10:00am and closed late. You can check out the Abasto Shopping Website for more information.
Within a 5 minute walk from Abasto Shopping is the Museo Casa Carlos Gardel. This is a museum within the former house of King Of Tango, Carlos Gardel lived. Spread around the streets in the Abasto area you will find many shops selling Tango related products, like shoes and clothing. If you are looking for a bargain, or replica football shirt, the nearby bustling shopping district of Once could be worth checking out. It has many shops and street vendors selling football clothing and all sorts of other items.
If you're interested in more popular places to visit in Buenos Aires, take a look at our Best Attractions in Buenos Aires.
How to get to Abasto Shopping Mall:
Subway:
Linea B - Get off at Carlos Gardel Station. The museum is approximately a 5-10 minute walk from here.
Bus:
Routes 24, 26, 29, 41, 62, 64, 68, 71, 99, 110, 115, 118, 124, 132, 145, 168, and 188 pass through or close to Abasto.
To find out more about using public transport in Buenos Aires, including details on buses, subways, trains, taxis, ride-sharing services, and how to obtain and use the SUBE card, visit the Best Way to Get Around Buenos Aires section.
Address:
735 Jean Jaurés Street
