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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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Ljnaria

Independent bookshop · Iberá 1629, Buenos Aires

Martycer

Independent bookshop · Monroe 4957, 1431 Buenos Aires

Nueva Libreria

Independent bookshop · Estados Unidos 301, C1100AAG Buenos Aires

Academic

Paidos del Fondo

Independent bookshop · Avenida Santa Fe 1685, C1060ABC Buenos Aires

SBS

Independent bookshop · Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre 2441, C1428 Buenos Aires

VyR Depósito

Independent bookshop · California 1235, Buenos Aires

ABC Liniers

Independent bookshop · Coronel Ramón Lorenzo Falcón 7073, Buenos Aires

Agape Libros

Independent bookshop · Avenida San Martín, Buenos Aires

Alamut

Independent bookshop · Jorge Luis Borges 1985, Buenos Aires

Ampersand

Independent bookshop · Cavia 2985, Buenos Aires

Antígona

Independent bookshop · Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires

Beto

New & secondhand

New & secondhand

Biblos

Independent bookshop · Avenida Santa Fe, 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.

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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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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit