San Telmo, Buenos Aires
San Telmo is the heart and soul of old Buenos Aires; it’s the city’s oldest barrio and its most bohemian quarter. Funky boutiques, outdoor cafes, antique shops, tango salons, and colonial buildings line the cobblestone lanes of this offbeat neighborhood. Yet what makes San Telmo unlike elsewhere is the antique market, Feria de San Telmo, held here each Sunday. The largest antiques fair in Buenos Aires is a great place to shop for things unique and take in the scene.
San Telmo, Buenos Aires
Robert Wright courtesy Recoleta Cemetery Blog
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Robert Wright courtesy Recoleta Cemetery Blog
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Getting There
San Telmo is located in the center of Buenos Aires. Feria de San Telmo takes place in Plaza Dorrego, corner of Humberto I and Defensa. Calle Balcarce is noted for its bars, restaurants and tango salons. Colectivos 22, 24, 28A, 28B, 29, 33, 54, 61,62, 74, 86, 93, 126, 130, 143, 152, and 159 all stop in San Telmo. It's a 9-block hike from Independencia, E line Subte station, to the barrio of San Telmo.
Getting Around
The self-guided walking tour assembled by the City of Buenos Aires provides a brief description of the main sights of San Telmo.
When to Travel
While the weather in Buenos Aires is enjoyable year round the best time of year to visit is fall (March - May) and spring (September - November). Winter (June - August) is characterized by cool days and cold nights. Summer (December - February) days are often hot and humid. Rain is most common in February, March and October.
Things to Keep in Mind
Kids reign in Argentina. They are welcome everywhere except nightclubs.
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