Where can I find Catan expansions in Buenos Aires?

Catan is one of the most popular board games, so in Buenos Aires you've got plenty of options to find its expansions. Specialty board game shops are your best bet, especially in areas like San Telmo or Almagro where there are several stores dedicated to this. There's also the option of bigger chains like bookstores that have game sections, though stock varies a lot.

The most practical thing is to search on online platforms like Mercado Libre, which usually has a ton of options from local sellers. That way you can check prices and availability right away without leaving your place. If you prefer to go in person, search on Google Maps for "tiendas juegos mesa Buenos Aires" or "board games" and it'll show you the places closest to you. Some stores have social media accounts where they post which expansions they have in stock, so it's worth checking before you go.

If you've already checked out the specialized brick-and-mortar stores, it's worth looking into online platforms too because many of them have stock you won't see in the branches, and sometimes they carry older or harder-to-find expansions. Mercado Libre has reputable sellers with good track records selling original expansions, and there are also specialized online shops that might not have a physical location but ship nationwide.

What a lot of people don't do is ask the stores directly if they can order a specific expansion for you if they don't have it in stock. They almost always can because they have contacts with distributors, and sometimes it ends up cheaper than hunting for it yourself. If you're looking for something really specific or an old expansion, it's also worth getting into Facebook groups for board game enthusiasts in Buenos Aires; there's quite a bit of buying and selling activity among collectors, and sometimes you find rare stuff at good prices.