3 Best Places to Shop in Southern Chilean Patagonia, Chile

The pretty Plaza de Armas in the center of town has a dozen small artisan kiosks that offer a wide range of tourist trinkets and souvenirs.

This downtown shop sells traditional Chilean clothing, handicrafts and souvenirs, and huaso (cowboy) supplies such as bridles, bits, and spurs. Pick up some boots for folk dancing.

You can find real bargains on electronic goods, from digital cameras and laptops to thumb drives and USB devices, at the Zona Franca, a free-trade zone about 5 km (3 miles) out of town along Bulnes.