Sur Chico
You'll want one of everything at this excellent locally steeped handicraft shop, including picoyo and araucaria woodwork (cutting boards, serving platters…
Must-see shopping in Chile
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Santiago
Not only does this foundation's jewelry, wood carvings, ceramics and naturally dyed textiles sell at reasonable prices, most of what you pay goes directly…
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Santiago
The best place in Santiago to buy quality gifts that were actually made in Chile. This mock village houses dozens of small stores, art galleries and…
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Santiago
Much more than a bookstore, this two-floor shop sells Chilean movies, documentaries, records, toys, shirts and more. A must-visit to purchase unique gifts…
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Arica
This atmospheric little shop sells nuts and dried fruits, juices, coca leaves, yerba maté, teas and almond-stuffed nuts and olive oil from the Azapa…
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Santiago
This boutique wine shop has the most knowledgeable staff in town to help pair serious oenophiles with rare bottles not found in the supermarket. You might…
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Santiago
This hub of commerce houses more than two-dozen independently owned boutiques selling everything from art supplies (Arte Nostro) to graphic novels (Pánico…
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Santiago
Tucked away in an unassuming passageway behind the ticket booth for Teatro Ictus, this shop specializes in graphic art, design books and other products…
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Santiago
Head to this cool three-story independent shopping center for clothes no one back home will have – it has tiny boutiques of several up-and-coming…
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Santiago
Antiques, collectibles and fascinating old junk fill the cluttered stalls at this famous flea market that sprawls across several blocks between Bío Bío…
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Iquique
Created in 1975, Iquique's zona franca is a massive monument to uncontrolled consumption – reputedly South America's largest. The entire region of…
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Arica
On the outskirts of Arica, near the Panamericana Sur, is this full-on shopping experience: a mock altiplano village filled with serious craft shops and…
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Chiloé
In a nod to Chiloé's age-old weaving traditions, this boutique housed in a crumbling home in Arena Gruesa sells modern, naturally dyed high-quality woven…
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Elqui Valley
The Horcón artisanal market is located in the valley of its namesake village, and has a wealth of gorgeous handmade arts and crafts, local all-natural…
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Middle Chile
This intimate shop sells hard-to-find garage wines and top-quality bottles from small Chilean producers. The English-speaking owner can organize thematic…
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Punta Arenas
The workshop of talented local painter Andrea Araneda, with a playful touch on Magellanic themes. As it's a workspace, call ahead (English OK), and your…
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Puerto Natales
Picnickers should pop in here for a range of tasty gourmet products from all over Chile, and a great wine and craft-beer selection. If your trip doesn't…
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Sur Chico
Probably Villarrica's best market for handicrafts; you'll find higher-quality woodwork, woolens, jewelry etc as well as Tam Tam (a beautiful ceramics shop…
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Coyhaique
When your taste in regional souvenirs is more like a thirst, check out this cute beer-and-spirits shop that stocks a range of Patagonian craft beers as…
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The Lakes District
A great shop for picking up artisanal foodstuff and biodegradable cosmetics, including high-quality brands such as Melí (spices, salsas and mustards) and…
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Coyhaique
Artisan goods, woolens and wood carvings; shop No 15 features gorgeous original quilted banners depicting the experience of Patagonian women by Sandra…
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Valparaíso
Silver and lapis lazuli come together in unusual designs at this small jewelry store, where you can sometimes see their creator, silversmith Victor Hugo,…
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Santiago
At the best music shop in town, savvy multilingual staff happily talk you through local sounds and artists, and can get hard-to-find imports in a matter…
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Northern Patagonia
The backyard workshop of Marcela Stormesani makes an interesting visit, with her colorful, locally themed paintings and beautiful crafts by local artists.
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Coyhaique
This adorable shop sells handmade products and books that are 100% Chilean, representing local Patagonian artists, regional books and unusual crafts.
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Puerto Varas
A not-for-profit foundation offering beautiful Mapuche textiles as well as high-quality jewelry and ceramics from all over southern Chile.
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Middle Chile
Quality ceramics, jewelry, textiles, children's toys and home goods from local designers at affordable prices.
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Valparaíso
Affordable art, funky postcards, coffee-table books and more make this a great stop for authentic souvenirs.
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Valparaíso
Find local art, jewelry, ceramics and souvenirs at this eclectic gallery with English-speaking staff.
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Middle Chile
A boutique wine shop that doubles as a wine bar with cheese and meat boards to accompany the vino.
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Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt's best shopping mall, with a cinema and a trampoline park for the kiddies. If you are arriving off the Navimag, you can find ticket offices…
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Chiloé
The Grupo Artesanal Llingua, artisans from the nearby Isla Llingua, host a well-stocked market of crafts, including woven coffee cups, handbags and…
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Santiago
As well as top-end Chilean and Argentine clothing brands, this mall has a branch of department store Falabella and a cinema complex. There are also…
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Santiago
It’s a stretch to call this market’s mass-produced weavings and leather goods ‘crafts,’ but it’s certainly a good place to go for cheap souvenirs…
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Chiloé
In a clearly half-hearted attempt at competing with Dalcahue's excellent crafts market, Achao has built a small crafts market on the water. It's decent…
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Punta Arenas
The duty-free zone is a large, polished conglomeration of shops that is worth checking out if you’re looking for electronics, outdoor gear, computer…
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Middle Chile
The Feria de Chillán has a reasonable selection of crafts. Especially good are ceramics from the nearby village of Quinchamalí, but you’ll also see…
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Santiago
This revamped location of the high-end wine chain (look for other branches throughout Santiago and Chile) features 6000 bottles from around the world – or…
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Centro de Exposición de Arte Indígena
Santiago
Indigenous craftspeople sell a small selection of wares at these stalls next to the Terraza Neptuno entrance to Cerro Santa Lucía; goods include silver…
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Santiago
A huge range of local and international clothing stores make this the fashionista mall of choice. From Manquehue metro station, it's a 1km walk (or a…
