Near the main gates at AEP, Souvenir Shop is where you grab last‑minute Argentine gifts before boarding. It sits airside in the departures area, so you’re already through security and don’t have to backtrack. Expect classic Buenos Aires merch: tango‑themed magnets, keychains with “Argentina” stamped on them, and mate gourds hanging on the wall. Stock skews touristy rather than artisan, but it covers the basics if your flight is in an hour and you forgot to buy anything in town.
Prices run higher than city shops, as usual: small fridge magnets often sit around the ARS equivalent of a few US dollars, and T‑shirts can edge into low double‑digits in USD at current rates. You’ll see plenty of blue‑and‑white gear tied to the national team and Maradona or Messi prints. Packaging is travel‑friendly, so most items fit easily in a cabin bag, and staff usually have basic English for quick transactions if your Spanish is limited.
Quality is mixed: keychains and magnets are fine as office hand‑outs, while textiles and leather‑style goods feel more generic than what you’d find in San Telmo or Palermo. If you care about design, focus on prints, small posters, or anything clearly marked “hecho en Argentina” on the tag. Card payment is standard here, and receipts print in pesos, which matters if you’re tracking tax or expense claims. One tip: walk the full perimeter of the shop before buying; the same tango graphic can be 10–20% cheaper on a mug than on a T‑shirt.