Back to school: the best bookstores in Buenos Aires City

Peluffo, with 112 years of history, is the ideal bookstore for back-to-school shopping. They have two locations: one for books and another for stationery and art supplies. They offer a wide variety of products, and we loved the huge selection of pencil cases. You can pay with Mercado Pago, online and get free shipping on orders over $75,000. Additionally, by subscribing to their newsletter, you get a 5% discount on your next purchase. They are open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm.

Fact: On Instagram, they're running a giveaway for a SuperSoft art box from Faber Castell with neon and pastel-colored pencils, markers, and brushes.

Location: Bookstore at Av. Corrientes 4276, Stationery and Art Supplies at Av. Corrientes 4288, both in Almagro.

Constitución Library offers an amazing variety of school supplies and stationery for both retail and wholesale, with a special collection of Lilo & Stitch-themed items. You'll find backpacks, pencil cases, notebooks, and other products featuring characters from the famous movie, perfect for fans. Plus, if you pay via bank transfer or in cash, you get a 10% discount. Online store access, here.

Fact: They have special offers, like pens starting at $150 with a 50% discount and sets of 12 colored pencils for $1,200.

Location: Lima 1781, Constitución.

Teorema offers a wide range of school, art, and commercial products. They offer 3 interest-free installments and ship nationwide, making shopping easier for students and families. Some highlights include their spectacular and unique watercolor sets, starting at $6,000, perfect for bringing school projects and creative works to life. From basic supplies to professional-grade materials, Teorema has everything you need to start the school year with top-notch products and benefits. Link to their online store, here.

Fact: Their hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Location: Av. Santa Fe 4386, Palermo.

Woopy is synonymous with creativity and innovation in the bookstore world. Beyond the classic items like paper refills, notebooks, and pencils, their specialty lies in licensed products such as Disney and Harry Potter-themed backpacks and pencil cases. They also offer exclusive school sets and a fantastic variety of backpacks for all ages. With a carefully curated aesthetic, personalized service, and efficient shipping, Woopy is much more than a bookstore—it's an entire universe. Link to their online store, here.

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Fact: On Thursdays and Fridays, with Banco Galicia, you can get up to 25% cashback with no limit and 9 interest-free installments or 6 interest-free installments with all cards.

Location: Marcelo T de Alvear 1599, Recoleta. Florida 532, Downtown. Scalabrini Ortiz 2859, Palermo. Medrano 573, Almagro. Luis Maria Campos 1307, Palermo.

With 42 years in the business, La Capital is a guarantee of quality, price, and expert advice. They are known for offering top-quality products from well-known brands, always up-to-date with the latest trends that young people seek, such as the new Mooving smart notebooks, including the Mickey edition, ideal for getting organized in style. Additionally, their notebooks and refills are among the best sellers and sell out quickly. With three locations in Buenos Aires City, they provide the best service to ensure your shopping experience is perfect all year round. Link to their online store, here.

Fact: They have great prices, selling hard cover No. 3 notebooks for $3,900.

Location: Rivadavia 2285, Balvanera. Rivadavia 2153, Balvanera. Callao 615, San Nicolás.

This bookstore isn't just beautiful on the outside, with a window full of color and novelties, but inside, it’s a paradise for school supplies. At Tienda de Útiles, you'll find pens, markers, pencils, and highlighters in every imaginable color, perfect for filling every task with creativity. They also have everything needed for primary school, from notebooks and pencil cases to backpacks with amazing designs. The best part is that you can shop online and choose to have your order delivered to your home or pick it up at the store. With personalized service and top-quality products, it’s the perfect place to stock up.

Fact: They sell to both retail and wholesale customers.

Location: Av. Corrientes 4651, Almagro.

Among school supplies, school requests, and kids' activities, moms are always rushing. That's why the "Agenda para Mamás" written by child psychologists Marichu Seitún and Sofía Chas is the perfect companion for jotting everything down: from the kids' plans to a moment for themselves. And you can find it at Saturno.

Fact: At Saturno, you can easily find school supply lists for different schools and grade levels in Buenos Aires City, with everything you need in one place. The school lists are available on their website.

Location: Av. Callao 427, San Nicolás.

At this family-run bookstore, making your back-to-school purchases has never been easier. With a minimum order of $250,000, you can make a bulk order online, and that’s it!

Las Flores is known for offering pens, ABC notebooks, drawing pads, and everything you need with personalized service that makes you feel right at home. Having been in the market for many years, they know the key is to solve everything quickly and without stress, focusing on offering the best products at very competitive prices.

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Fact: They offer top-quality brands at wholesale prices.

Location: Pasteur 570, Once.

Casa Abe, located in Villa Crespo, is the ideal place to find everything you need for the 2025 back-to-school season. Essentially, it’s a bookstore paradise. If you want peace of mind knowing that you'll find everything in one place, this is your spot. Additionally, if you don’t have time to go, you can send your list, and they’ll quote it within 24 hours. Link to their online store, here.

With years of experience, ABE offers a wide range of school supplies, always with the best service. A trusted place where they'll help you get everything ready and hassle-free. A classic that never fails!

Fact: They offer A4 binders starting at $4,000.

Location: Loyola 339, Villa Crespo. Azcuenaga 351, Once.

ALOT obviously has all the supplies you can imagine, but they particularly shine with their double-tip markers, perfect for precise tasks or for filling notebooks and sheets with color, making everything more fun.

Important: Here, you can take advantage of school vouchers. These act as purchase orders that can be redeemed at any of their stores or on their website, with discounts for bulk purchases and the option to choose exactly what you need.

Fact: They have eleven locations—eight in Buenos Aires, one in Tandil, one in DOT, and even one in Mar del Plata!

Location: Av. Santa Fe 2628, Palermo. Lavalle 565, Microcenter. Cabello 3352, Palermo. Av. Elcano 3172, Villa del Parque. Av. Scalabrini Ortiz 1896, Villa Crespo.
Av. Federico Lacroze 3078, Chacarita. Av. Córdoba 941, Balvanera. Av. Scalabrini Ortiz 339, Villa Crespo.