There are so many reasons to visit Buenos Aires, from its beautiful architecture to its friendly people and deep sense of history. Now, the LA Times offers one more reason to visit Buenos Aires: great shopping. A combination of tourist-friendly exchange rates and an amazingly stylish population has created quite a fashion capital in Argentina, and visitors can snatch up great bargains on both local and international styles. For great deals on big-name designer clothing, visit the Calle Florida shopping street and Galerías Pacífico mall, where you'll find Christian Dior, Tommy Hilfiger, and other brands. For a more authentic Argentinian experience, however, it's worth visiting San Telmo, considered the birthplace of Buenos Aires. Every Sunday, the Feria de San Pedro Telmo street fair features merchants and performers of all kinds. An antiques mall in the area called Galeria El Solar de French occupies a historic 19th-century building, while La Candelaria represents a handful of shops selling everything from antique jewelry to chandeliers. Near the famous Recoleta Cemetery is Buenos Aires Design's Mall de Decoración, which sells stylish furniture from Argentina and elsewhere, while Morph sells housewares such as wine caddies. A weekend art fair in the area is a good chance to purchase an original painting by a talented Argentinian artist. The perfect souvenir for a perfect city. Guests at the Sheraton Libertador Hotel will find bargains on great merchandise throughout Buenos Aires.

[image via the LA Times]