Things to Do in San Telmo, Buenos Aires Cafes, tango parlors, and antique shops line the cobblestone streets of San Telmo, which was a Bohemian district in the mid 20th century and is one of the birthplaces of tango.
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National Historical Museum ★ 4.7 · 11.3k History Museum★
Items relating to the Argentine War of Independence, May Revolution & historic ways of life.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Feria de San Telmo ★ 4.5 · 5.4k Antique Market★
antique fair in barrio of San Telmo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
San Telmo Antiques Fair ★ 4.5 · 2.7k Flea Market
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Tienda Regalona ★ 5.0 · 369 Specialty Store
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Abraxas Antiques ★ 4.9 · 265 Antique Market
An antique shop specializing in the purchase, sale, and comprehensive restoration of antique jewelry and watches.
Every day 11 AM – 7 PM
La Libre ★ 4.8 · 668 Bookstore
Mon–Fri 2 PM – 8 PM
Sat 2 PM – 8 PM
Sun 2 PM – 7 PM
El Palacio de San Telmo ★ 5.0 · 286 Wine Shop
Every day 10 AM – 8 PM
Mercado de San Telmo ★ 4.5 · 12.1k Market
Mon 12 PM – 7 PM
Tue 12 AM – 7 PM
Wed 12 PM – 7 PM
Thu 12 AM – 8 PM
Fri 9 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8 PM
Sun 9 AM – 8 PM
El Zanjón de Granados ★ 4.8 · 5.4k History Museum
tourist attraction in Buenos Aires
Every day 11 AM – 5 PM
Eureka Records ★ 4.6 · 955 Record Store
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 6 PM
Sat 2 PM – 6:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6:30 PM Where to eat & drink in San Telmo
El Federal Bar ★ 4.4 · 11.8k Bar· ARS 20–30K
Every day 8 AM – 2 AM
La Poesía ★ 4.4 · 11.9k Coffee Shop· ARS 10–20K
Every day 8 AM – 2 AM
Nápoles ★ 4.5 · 23.7k Italian· ARS 20–60K
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 12 AM
Fri 8 AM – 1 AM
Sat 8 AM – 1 AM
Sun 8 AM – 12 AM
Je Suis Raclette ★ 4.8 · 5.6k Swiss· ARS 20–30K
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 6 PM
Fri 12 PM – 8 PM
Sat 12 PM – 8 PM
Sun 12 PM – 8 PM
La Choripanería ★ 4.8 · 5.3k Argentinian· ARS 10–20K
A casual eatery offering the classic Argentine choripan with a gourmet touch.
Mon 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tue 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Wed 12 AM – 7:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thu–Fri 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Don Alberro Fonda ★ 4.8 · 5.0k Argentinian· ARS 20–70K
Every day 12 PM – 7 PM More about San Telmo The area features some of Buenos Aires' oldest buildings and often hosts street artists and dancers.
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