"Tourist Prices and Panhandling in Calle Florida" Buenos Aires Tourist Trap Tip by cochinjew

If you have a choice do not go to Florida Street. It has become so touristy and so many panhandlers and people who like you part with your dollars operate here. Do not buy anything on this street since they are overpriced and the same items even in ricoleta or san telmo is about half the price.

Unique Suggestions: Do not pay attention to panhandlers, ladies with children on their hips persistently begging. One lady changed a fifty peso note when a merchant did not have change. dont stay very long. and if you have been there once just avoid it the second time.
I avoid going there but if someone new is in town i might go with them grudgingly to calle florida but leave as soon as possible or become nauseated by the scene whichever comes first

Fun Alternatives: If you want good quality items, go to a shopping mall, however depressing you might get about it. I recommend Patio Bulrich and there you would get excellent quality leather goods among other things. For antiques or other souveniers go to Plaza Dorrego on a weekend. if you want cheap goods there is no place like Once the highly jewish owned but no longer operated stores. but the place is dirty and full of street operators