Characterized by cobblestones and narrow streets, San
Telmo is defined by the tango, the dance that made
Buenos Aires world-famous. Tango is a fusion of many
different cultures: a true child of immigration, much
like the city itself. Nowadays, it comes alive after
dark in the milongas (dance parties) attended by both
locals and visitors alike, who dance until the wee
hours of the morning. During the day, the antique
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shops and classic cafés and bars around Plaza Dorrego
dominate the scene. The emblematic Bar Plaza Dorrego,
with its green awnings, checkered tile floors, and
wooden interiors, takes you back in time the moment
you step inside. For true porteño traditions, San
Telmo is the place to be.
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