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# Are shops open on Sundays?

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Buenos Aires has its own rhythm when it comes to shopping hours, and Sundays can be a bit tricky depending on what kind of shop you’re after. Here’s the breakdown:

## 🛍️ Shops in Buenos Aires on Sundays

### 1. Shopping Malls

- **Open daily, including Sundays**, usually from **10 AM or 12 PM until 8–10 PM**.
- Popular malls: **[Alto Palermo](https://www.altopalermo.com.ar/), [Abasto Shopping](https://www.abasto-shopping.com.ar/index.php/home-en/), [Patio Bullrich](https://www.patiobullrich.com.ar/index.php/home-en/), [Galerías Pacífico](https://www.galeriaspacifico.com.ar/)**.
  👉 Best bet if you want guaranteed shopping on a Sunday.

### 2. Supermarkets

- **Large chains (Carrefour, Disco, Coto, Jumbo, Día):** open on Sundays, often until **8 or 9 PM**.
- Smaller neighborhood *almacenes* (convenience shops) may close earlier or open half-day.

### 3. Street Markets (Ferias)

- **[San Telmo](https://allaboutbuenosaires.com/item/san-telmo/) Market (Feria de San Telmo):** Sunday highlight – antiques, crafts, street performers.
- **Recoleta Artisan Market:** weekends, especially lively Sundays.
- **Mataderos Fair:** Sundays only (folklore, crafts, traditional food).

### 4. Regular Shops (Clothing, Boutiques, Small Businesses)

- Many **independent shops close Sundays**, or open just half-day.
- Tourist-heavy areas (Florida Street, Palermo Soho boutiques) → more likely to open on Sundays, especially in the afternoon.

### 5. Pharmacies

- Open on Sundays, but:

  - Some keep limited hours.
  - There’s always at least one **24-hour “farmacia de turno”** per neighborhood.

## ✅ Quick Takeaway

- **Yes:** Malls, supermarkets, tourist markets, pharmacies.
- **Maybe:** Independent boutiques (depends on area).
- **No:** Many local businesses and offices.

👉 On a Sunday, the best shopping options are **malls + ferias (markets)**.