I am an American woman traveling alone in BA (very saavy world traveler), and yesterday afternoon/evening in Plaza Dorrego I was robbed not once, but TWICE --different occasions. The first time I bought something from a seemingly nice young street vendor who subsequently sat down with me to talk afterwards at the outside table of the Cafe Dorrego. Well, long... more

Definitely worth your time. Make sure to walk down "Defensa" street to check out all the street musicians and performers. The Sunday market itself didn't appeal to me, because it is not artisans, just antiques. Being out among the people and enjoying the colonial atmosphere was the best. more

There is just so much going on at the Sunday makret. What a great way t wander, and people watch. more

Lovely little atmosphereic cafes, the flea market, diverse(!) entertainers and some of the best tango in town - head to San Telmo on a Sunday for a taste of how BA might have been before Dior, Harrods, Ralf Lauren etc all hit town. Dirty, crumbling and dusty but brilliant - a must see! more

Every Sunday, San Telmo is transformed into a great outdoor antique fair...It is wonderful...live music, tons of things to buy, lots of poeple...Great place to spend the morning on Sundays...Very lively...I truly enjoyed it... more

I was in Buenos Aires in February of 2006 for a family wedding. LODGING: We stayed at the Hotel Internacional on the main drag, may be a 1/4 mile from the obelisk (sp?). Good hotel, rooms were clean, staff was accommodating. They were redoing some of the marble in the lobby. From what we saw during our stay, it's gonna... more

San Telmo - is there any place like it? I have never been to a place so atmospheric or so redolent of other places. Paris (Le Marais). parts of Naples even Cape Town in places, it is steeped in history but it never stops moving. Some places to try: La Brigada a huge parilla (beef restaurant) though obviously not if... more

If you are in Buenos Aires over a weekend, San Telmo is not to be missed on a Sunday. After living in Buenos Aires for 3 months, this was my favourite place. The Antiques Market definitely lives up to its reputation. Busy, exciting, entertaining, different - this place is unmissable. Aside from the antiques shops and market, there are various... more

le quartier,pour moi,le plus sympa de buenos aires ; son marché,ses boutiques d'antiquaires,la place centrale avec ses terrasses de bars,son... more