Retail Explosion in Cafayate!

I’m happy to say, there have been several recent additions in Cafayate that I’m very excited about! In the last couple of months there have been 3 brand new excellent retail locations with high quality crafts and products, and a few new restaurants. Take a look at the below information so you make sure and make it to these fantastic spots when you visit.

1. This place has the most character in all of Cafayate! The young owners (a nice couple with a young daughter) that live in San Carlos (nearby town) opened their doors in April 2010. This store shows the culture and imagination that I find expressed by the locals on a daily basis. The layout of the store is worth a visit, even if you don’t buy – when you step in, you feel like you have joined in the dreams and life of the figurines and dreamweavers that are sold. Congratulations for excellent presentation and fun atmosphere – and talk about a great gift at a great price and very easy to pack in your bags before you leave! Make sure you come at night, usually they are not open in the morning! It’s located on Guemes – just a few doors south of the plaza next to the Gran Real hotel. Don’t miss it!

2. My favorite retail store to visit on a weekly basis (they always have new things), and take all my guests (my Mom has dropped a pretty penny on their great quality products for gifts for all the family back in the States). Even when I went in and didn’t find exactly what I wanted ( I was looking for a nice leather computer bag), the owner ordered one for me and it was perfect! It’s open normal times, 10am to 1 and then in the afternoon after 7 until 9pm. It’s located on Guemes two blocks north of the plaza across the street from hotel Assembal. Make sure and check it out!

3. A brand new store that recently opened with high quality jackets and clothing is my next favorite retail location. Clothing and jackets that are unique and really nice quality are sold here and the woman is very helpful, and willing to order you something special if you just can’t find exactly the color or style you are looking for. This store is located on Guemes, a few more doors south of the Plaza, across from the Hotel Asturias.

I hope everyone enjoys the new retails locations in Cafayate as much as I have – they have already gotten me and my families business!