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

National Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Feria de San TelmoAntique Market
Tienda RegalonaSpecialty Store

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Top things to do in San Telmo

National Historical Museum
★ 4.7 · 11.2k
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
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Feria de San Telmo
★ 4.5 · 2.7k
Antique Market★
antique fair in barrio of San Telmo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Tienda Regalona
★ 5.0 · 355
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
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San Telmo Antiques Fair
★ 4.5 · 2.7k
Flea Market
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Abraxas Antiques
★ 4.9 · 256
Antique Market
An antique shop specializing in the purchase, sale, and comprehensive restoration of antique jewelry and watches.
Every day
11 AM – 7 PM
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El Palacio de San Telmo
★ 5.0 · 285
Wine Shop
Every day
10 AM – 8 PM
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La Libre
★ 4.8 · 660
Bookstore
Mon–Fri
2 PM – 8 PM
Sat
2 PM – 8 PM
Sun
2 PM – 7 PM
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Mercado de San Telmo
★ 4.5 · 12.0k
Market
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El Zanjón de Granados
★ 4.8 · 5.2k
History Museum
tourist attraction in Buenos Aires
Every day
11 AM – 5 PM
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Eureka Records
★ 4.6 · 951
Record Store
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 6 PM
Sat
2 PM – 6:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 6:30 PM
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Where to eat & drink in San Telmo

El Federal Bar
★ 4.4 · 11.7k
Bar· ARS 20–30K
Every day
8 AM – 2 AM
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La Poesía
★ 4.4 · 11.8k
Coffee Shop· ARS 10–20K
Every day
8 AM – 2 AM
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MERCI Mercado de San Telmo
★ 4.5 · 3.6k
Bakery· ARS 1–40,000
A confitería inspired by French tradition, offering French bakery items and growing with new locations in the city.
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The Gibraltar
★ 4.4 · 6.6k
Beer Garden· ARS 20–30K
Mon–Wed
4 PM – 2 AM
Thu–Fri
4 PM – 4 AM
Sat
12 PM – 4 AM
Sun
12 PM – 2 AM
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Nápoles
★ 4.5 · 23.4k
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
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Je Suis Raclette
★ 4.8 · 5.2k
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
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