Why you should choose San Telmo neighborhood

San Telmo is an area that includes some of the oldest parts of the city and it is one of Buenos Aires' most traditional neighborhoods. It was originally inhabited by members of the Argentine high society, but it was abandoned in 1871 due to the yellow fever outbreak and some of its beautiful mansions were transformed into the famous conventillos (tenements).

Some of the main tourist attractions to visit include the Plaza Dorrego (Dorrego Square), where the Feria de Antigüedades (Antiques Fair) takes place every Sunday from 10AM to 5PM, accompanied by outdoor tango shows, and the Pasaje de la Defensa, a typical colonial mansion.

The neighborhood also has several churches, such as the Russian Orthodox Church, the San Telmo Church (also known as the Our Lady of Belén Church), and the Danish Church. Some houses that used to belong to famous people remain, such as that of Juan Carlos Castagnino (a plastic artist) and that of Esteban de Luca (a poet and journalist). There is also the Mercado de San Telmo (San Telmo Market) with its antique shops, the Viejo Almacén (Old Grocery Store) which is now a famous tango club, and Parque Lezama (Lezama Park), among other places.

What it's like living in San Telmo

Nowadays, San Telmo stands out for both, its antique and avant-garde shops, its tango culture, its restaurants with unique styles, and its squares and narrow cobblestone streets where many visitors choose to rent rooms. You can find rooms in old buildings and large, well-lit vintage houses with high ceilings.

Paseo Colón Avenue is the main thoroughfare for transportation in San Telmo. There are many bus lines, and if you walk three blocks (from the avenue) to Diagonal Sur or Bernardo de Irigoyen streets, you have subway stops for lines E and C, respectively.