Independent bookshop · Avenida Santa Fe 1860, C1123 CABA Buenos Aires
A 1919 theatre turned bookshop, with a cafe on the old stage behind red curtains.
Argentina
Bookshops in Buenos Aires
The Atlas lists 208 independent bookshops in Buenos Aires, 46 of them selling secondhand books — including 3 antiquarian booksellers. One has a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 18 m; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · Honduras 5574, Buenos Aires
A Palermo bookshop in a classical house with a courtyard restaurant.
Antiquarian · since 1975
Founded in 1975 and declared part of the city's heritage, this antiquarian shop specialises in first editions of Argentine, Latin American and Spanish writers, along with fine bindings, manuscripts, maps and engravings. Borges spent his last afternoon in Buenos Aires here, at an exhibition of his own first editions.
First editionsArgentine & Latin American literatureMaps & engravingsRare books
Antiquarian
Books have been sold on this Monserrat corner since 1785, making it the city's oldest bookshop site. Inside is a maze of shelves running from Argentine history and tango to classics and rare finds, with a literary bar in the basement.
Argentine historyTangoRare books
Independent bookshop · Thames 1762, C1414DDJ Buenos Aires
A Palermo bookshop with dark shelving and a book-filled loft cafe.
Secondhand · since 2006
A snug San Telmo shop opened in 2006 by an Argentine-American couple, devoted to books in English, classic and contemporary, used and new. A welcome stop for travellers and long-stayers who need their next novel.
English-languageLiteratureSecondhand & new
Independent bookshop · Rincón 79, Buenos Aires · since 1939
Independent bookshop · Echeverría 3268, 1428 Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Matanza 3617, 1437 Buenos Aires
Children's books
Independent bookshop · Álvarez Jonte, Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Corrientes 1375, Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Presidente Julio A. Roca 534, Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Cabildo 2554, C1428 Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · Avenida Cabildo 1852, C1428 Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Córdoba 1424, Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Conde 1990, 1428 Buenos Aires
English-language
Independent bookshop · Marcelo T. de Alvear 1369, 1058 Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Santa Fe 3253, 1425 Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida La Plata 63, 1184 Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Coronel Díaz 1492, Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Juramento 2385, C1428 Buenos Aires
Comics
Independent bookshop · Florida 719, Buenos Aires
ComicsCafé
Independent bookshop · Concepción Arenal 4037, Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Teodoro García 2828, Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Triunvirato 4333, 1431 Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Córdoba 1590, C1055AAS Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Talcahuano 485, C1013AAI Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Avenida Triunvirato 4312, 1431 Buenos Aires
New & secondhand · Libertad 875, Buenos Aires
New & secondhand
Bookshop questions: Buenos Aires
- How many bookshops are listed in Buenos Aires?
The Atlas currently lists 208 active bookshops in Buenos Aires. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Buenos Aires?
46 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Buenos Aires?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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