San Telmo

Buenos Aires

San Telmo which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people
San Telmo
San Telmo featuring interior views
San Telmo
San Telmo

Walk along historic cobblestone streets and visit antique and flea markets in one of the most charismatic neighborhoods in Buenos Aires.

Visit San Telmo and enjoy a glimpse of Buenos Aires from a bygone time. See colonial architecture, browse antiques stores, watch tango shows and visit museums. Dating back to the 17th century, San Telmo is one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods. Dockworkers, aristocrats, European immigrants and artists have all played a part in creating the captivating charm that prevails today.

Start your visit at Plaza Dorrego, a leafy square surrounded by bars and restaurants. Take a seat on a terrace and watch as tango dancers elegantly glide around the square. The dancing is particularly common on weekends, in conjunction with an antiques and flea market. Visit the Defensa Street Market on Sunday when it turns into a huge open-air fair complete with street performers and food stalls.

On any day of the week, Defensa Street offers a great insight into the character of San Telmo. Step inside bookstores, art galleries and antiques shops or find vintage clothing and more antiques at San Telmo Market. Check out the street art and architecture on San Lorenzo Passage. While you are here, don’t miss La Casa Mínima, a house which is just 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) wide.

Admire contemporary art, including work by the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, at the Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (MAMBA) or learn about Argentine cinema history at the Museo del Cine. Architecture enthusiasts will appreciate the 18th-century San Pedro Telmo Church.

Take time out at Parque Lezama, a park with a sculpture garden or stop by the National Historical Museum to find artifacts from Argentina’s wars of independence.

Already lively by day, San Telmo really springs into action after dark, when locals and visitors alike fill up the traditional steakhouses, craft beer pubs and cafés.

Located just south of Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo is easily reached on foot or by taxi, metro or bus. For an audio tour, catch the cheap hop-on hop-off tourist bus to San Telmo. The bus departs near the Casa Rosada, located at Plaza de Mayo, the city's main square.


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Intercontinental Buenos Aires by IHG

Intercontinental Buenos Aires by IHG

4 out of 5
Moreno 809, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is NT$5,472 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
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NT$5,564 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
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Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center

Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center

4 out of 5
San Martin / 1225 1275, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is NT$4,651 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
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Tango de Mayo Hotel

Tango de Mayo Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. de Mayo 1396, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
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GrandView Hotel & Convention Center

GrandView Hotel & Convention Center

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Azcuenaga 45, Buenos Aires
The price is NT$1,830 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
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Hilton Buenos Aires

Hilton Buenos Aires

5 out of 5
Av Macacha Guemes 351, Buenos Aires
The price is NT$6,367 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
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Exe Hotel Colón

Exe Hotel Colón

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Carlos Pellegrini 507 Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
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