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San Telmo in Buenos Aires

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.

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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  • Feria de San TelmoFeria de San TelmoAntique Market
  • San Telmo Antiques FairSan Telmo Antiques FairFlea Market
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Top things to do in San Telmo

  • National Historical Museum in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    San Telmo Antiques Fair

    4.5 · 2.7k
    Flea Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Map
  • Tienda Regalona in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    El Palacio de San Telmo

    5.0 · 286
    Wine Shop
    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • Mercado de San Telmo in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    El Zanjón de Granados

    4.8 · 5.4k
    History Museum

    tourist attraction in Buenos Aires

    Every day
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Eureka Records in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    El Federal Bar

    4.4 · 11.8k
    Bar· ARS 20–30K
    Every day
    8 AM – 2 AM
  • La Poesía in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    La Poesía

    4.4 · 11.9k
    Coffee Shop· ARS 10–20K
    Every day
    8 AM – 2 AM
  • Nápoles in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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
    BookMap
  • La Choripanería in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    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 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    Don Alberro Fonda

    4.8 · 5.0k
    Argentinian· ARS 20–70K
    Every day
    12 PM – 7 PM
    BookMap

More about San Telmo

The area features some of Buenos Aires' oldest buildings and often hosts street artists and dancers.

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Map of San Telmo with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1National Historical Museum
  2. 2Feria de San Telmo
  3. 3San Telmo Antiques Fair
  4. 4Tienda Regalona
  5. 5Abraxas Antiques
  6. 6La Libre
  7. 7El Palacio de San Telmo
  8. 8Mercado de San Telmo
  9. 9El Zanjón de Granados
  10. 10El Federal Bar

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