The shopping malls in Buenos Aires do not allow pets, or so it was until now because there is now a shopping center in Buenos Aires where you can enter, walk around and shop with your dog or cat accompanying you at all times. You don’t have to leave it tied at the door, your pet enters with you to this shopping mall and you enjoy together. This is the first pet friendly shopping mall in Caba…
Which is the pet friendly shopping mall in Buenos Aires?
There are many pet friendly places in Buenos Aires, but the only pet friendly shopping center in Buenos Aires is Alto Avellaneda, in the southern area of Greater Buenos Aires. Besides being one of the largest shopping malls in Buenos Aires, Alto Avellaneda is now the only pet-friendly shopping center in the city. This mall allows dogs and other pets, under certain rules, of course.
To ensure harmony between humans and pets, the mall created a set of rules that regulate access to the mall and the behavior of pets and their owners.
Rules for entering the first Pet Friendly Shopping Mall in CABA with pets
We know that dogs and cats have their needs and in shopping malls there are always a lot of people, so for the coexistence to be ideal and both dogs and people enjoy, these are the rules of Alto Avellaneda so you can go with your pet:
👉 Restricted areas: pets are not allowed to enter the Food Court or the restrooms. Also, they are not allowed to use the escalators due to safety concerns.
👉Owner’s responsibility: Each visitor must be responsible for the hygiene, health and safety of their pet. It is mandatory to bring cleaning elements to collect any waste that the animal could generate. That is, do not forget to bring plastic bags, shovel if you use and some cloth that allows you to clean up.
👉Accessories required: Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than two meters. The collar must include the owner’s name and a contact number. This way, if it gets lost it leads to you fast.
👉 Health card: It is essential to present the updated vaccination card. In the case of breeds considered potentially dangerous, you must have the corresponding registration certificate and a muzzle for the animal.
👉Specific prohibitions: It is not allowed to leave the pet tied to enter the premises or bathrooms. Likewise, minors carrying pets are not allowed to enter the premises.
Pet-friendly options in Buenos Aires: bars and cafés to enjoy with your pet
If after visiting the first pet-friendly shopping mall in Buenos Aires you feel like having a coffee or sharing a moment outdoors, here are some options of pet-friendly cafés and bars to extend your walk with your pet:
📍 Usina Cafetera – Av. Cabildo 1200 : Ideal to enjoy a specialty coffee while your pet accompanies you.
📍Birkin – Gorriti 5641 A Palermo classic with pet-friendly outdoor spaces.
📍 Maleva – Malabia 1946: A cool coffee shop, perfect to relax with your pet.
📍 Distrito Burger – Costa Rica 5248: Gourmet burgers in a pet-friendly environment with tables on the sidewalk.
Do you already have plans with your four-legged friend? If not, go for a walk together in the first pet-friendly shopping mall in Buenos Aires.
Shopping Alto Avellaneda (Shopping Pet Friendly)📍Av. Gral Güemes 897