This area of the city is a little walk from the centre but worth seeing as it has a very different vibe. Lots of antique shops, stalls and markets, and lots of locals, so I think it gives you a very different sense of the place. Also, we went to La Poeta, a cafe / bar there one night and... More

An afternoon visiting the antique shops and shopping for something unique, is a must when in BA. Go during week days and avoid the Sunday crowds. Great finds. More

There are not very many tourists except on Sundays because of the flea market. There is nothing fancy here but this is an average neighborhood where you get to meet regular people. We loved it, we drank coffee at a family owned coffee and bakery shop, we got our water at a family owned market, we at at a family... More

This is an area of Buenos Aires full of tradition, shopping, bars, restaurants and everything you need. Don't forget to visit Mafalda in the corner of Defensa and Chile. More

Maybe the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo still has a great number of colonial buildings, and marks of the rich past of the city. Here you are gonna see street arts, many tango stores, good restaurants, old churches, and maybe the best of this part of the city: the market! During the week, the San Telmo Market... More

Even if it wasn't market Sunday, there are lots of things to do in San Telmo: browsing through local designer stores, get lost in the endless antique stores, people-watching in a cafe, gorging on meat and wine in a parrilla. Something new & interesting can be found every day! More

Historic neighborhood, you can see Tango dances in many corners and listen tango everywhere More

A wonderful day, lots of crafts and vendors selling. More

San Telmo is a must see on a Sunday afternoon but be very careful... I was sitting in a "well known" coffee shop in San Telmo yesterday with my camera bag right in front of me. A woman pretending not to know the language asked me to help her get the attention of the person behind the counter. When I... More