San Telmo
San Telmo

Colonial Barrio brims with Antiquarian Shops

Defensa 1200
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
1065

Neighborhood: San Telmo

Nearest Train: Bus: 86, 29, 53

Phone: +54 11 4312 2232
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In 1871, with the outbreak of Yellow Fever, these mansions were soon overtaken by squatters, creating the city's historic conventillos (tenement houses). Indeed, it was not until 1970 that an edict stipulated protection for property owners. Today the neighborhood of San Pedro Telmo is an important historic corner of the city. Locals and tourists alike flock to the Plaza Dorrego on the oldest street in the city, for the antique market and vibrant street performances, including tango, held on Sunday from 10am to 6pm. On the corner of Independencia and Balcarce streets is El Viejo Almacén, a traditional tango establishment.

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Associated Events
San Telmo Market
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Old antiques and tango knick knacks adorn this weekly market. Every Sunday.

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san telmo - what a great place
This is a really amazing place, elegant, rough-around-the-edges, bohemian, cosmopolitan. At around 5...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 09 2008


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A great funky place to visit
Every year when we return to Buenos Aires we spend a Sunday or two in San Telmo. Each year it gets ...
Reviewed by:james from on Oct 03 2007


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its very romantic and a place to just relax i dont like it though because its way to far i thought i...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 27 2007



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