Mercado de Antigüedades…read more Aquí se ofrece todo tipo de muebles y estilos (sillas, sillones, armarios, mesas de comedor, aparadores, baúles, etc.), lámparas, electrodomésticos antiguos (televisores, radios, neveras), vajilla, jarrones, espejos, esculturas, pinturas. Es un enorme almacén con mostradores, dividido por amplios pasillos. El mercado está abierto de martes a domingo, de 10:00 a 19:00. Es mejor llegar por la mañana, como en todo Buenos Aires, y evitar los fines de semana.

This is a cool market with lot's of great old and new pieces. This space has tons of vendors with…read moreeverything from old postcards and salt shakers to re-finished frames turned mirrors and untouched chairs and couches in desperate need of some TLC. Mercado de Pulgas is most definitely for those with a special knack for turning something old and more traditional looking into a modern gem (not me!). Most items won't be modern on their own! You may need to get to Easy to get some extra supplies to spice things up a little. For us non-creative types, come armed with pinterest inspiration or your favorite DIY website shopping list. Also, definitely don't go with something very specific in mind because you probably won't find it. This is best for the market wanderers who love to discover gems as they wind their way through the aisles. Keep your mind and your eyes open!

No visit to Tigre is complete without a walk through the Puerto de Frutos. This is a huge semi open…read moreair shopping market that surrounds the riverfront and is full of endless rows of stores and food vendors. This market is actually made of several buildings as well as outdoor areas. The food options were mainly grab and go places that are more suitable for trying different snacks. You'll be able to find any and all kinds of souvenirs here. If shopping is not your thing, then you will not enjoy this place. If you do like browsing and people watching, this is just the place. One thing to keep in mind is that most of the goods here are imported, so if you're looking for local handmade artisanal crafts, this is not that sort of place.

Visiting on a weekday was too quiet. I sorta expected that but couldn't fit the day trip into my…read moreweekend. The market had both open air and covered stalls. Most of the chain restaurants were open like Mostaza (hamburgers) but few stalls (wooden toys, souvenirs). Closer to the water there were booths you could book a cruise but I walked over to Estacion Fluvial for more choices. Overall I didn't expect it to be so empty but it's perfect if you want to avoid the weekend crowds.