Calchaquitos
Just next to the plaza, Calchaquitos sells cookies (buy alfajores to take home as souvenirs) and chocolates, local jams such as cayote squash, wine, and clothes.
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Cesteria (weaving with cane), tejidos (weaving with fabric), and cerámica (pottery) are the local specialties. Find these goods in the Paseo de Artesanos on the main plaza or in individual workshops. The tourist office opposite the Paseo de Artesanos has details. Cafayate has also seen a boom in wine stores selling products from local bodegas.
Destilería Etchart & Argerich
When you fancy trying something other than wine, head to this Tolombón distillery to sample an array of grappas—one even made from coca leaves—and gin. The former warehouse is covered in vintage signs and distilling memorabilia; snap up local produce from nuts to olive oil and preserves that make for great gifts.
La Última Pulpería
For a time-warp trip, just step into this authentic food store. La Última Pulpería, which has changed little since opening in 1923, is an Aladdin's Cave selling loose herbs and spices, animal hides, and fresh produce. If you can pry owner Miguel Dioli away from his regular Salta-brand beer-drinking customers at the makeshift bar, he's good for a chat in Spanish.
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Vinoteca La Escalera
Plenty of wine stores have popped up of late in Cafayate but Vinoteca La Escalera is one of the more established ones. It carries a solid selection from around the valley.
Vinoteca Vinos de Cafayate
Rather than do the rounds collecting labels at wineries, an array of vinotecas (wine stores) has opened up in Cafayate. This one carries a solid selection from around the valleys, from the biggest and most well-known to smaller boutique projects.
