La Batea is a large home-decor store with TONS of stuff to look at, spread out over several rooms…read more It seems to be pretty popular, because the place was jam-packed when I visited, so take your time working through the rooms, because there's a lot to see. The front room has blankets and textiles, hand-painted drawer knobs, colorful decorated storage tins, and decorated mugs. The other rooms have vintage-style metal signs, lamps and clocks, wall hangings, and other knick-knacks. Some of it is kind of silly "cool mom" decor, but I liked the horseshoe lamps and vintage-esque pieces, like the "rusted" metal coat hooks shaped like roosters and the oversized decorative keys. A good place for fun, lighthearted home gifts or souvenirs if you're shopping around Güemes.

A cute little design store in one of Güemes' schmancy galerias, Cria Diseño packs a lot into a…read moresmall space. My eye was caught by the charming cube-shaped mate gourds in the front window, in bright Pantone colors. If you've developed a taste for mate but want something modern-looking, check these out! The rest of the store is equally fun, with art prints, notecards, bags, mugs, and novelty toys carefully arranged in cubbies and wall displays. It can be hard to squeeze past when there are more than a couple of people in the shop, but there's a lot to look at, so there's no need to rush. A good place to visit if you want to bring back artsy souvenirs, rather than touristy t-shirts and postcards!

Recommend if you are a tourist searching for souvenirs. Time frame is a little after 4 till 10 pm…read more Close to 10 most are calling it a night. The majority of the items are hand made, in the surrounding stores like "Cosas Para Llevar" don't get fooled some say made in China or Vietnam. Stores are pricey for unauthentic items. Not a fan Prices are fair, at stands. Not mega cheap, Example three key chains for 180 peosos. $1.50 in American dollars per chain. Mugs 280 pesos. I'm not a big drinker or partier but this seems like the place for bar hopping at night. The area is surrounded by bars.