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.
Independent bookshop · Thames 1762, C1414DDJ Buenos Aires
A Palermo bookshop with dark shelving and a book-filled loft cafe.
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
New & secondhand · Jorge Newbery 2420, Buenos Aires
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · Iberá 1629, Buenos Aires
Independent bookshop · Monroe 4957, 1431 Buenos Aires
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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