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San Telmo

San Telmo is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Founded along the slopes of the river, it was home to aristocrats in its early years.
San Telmo and La Boca districts are said to be the birthplaces of Tango, the national dance.

Tourist Attractions in San Telmo

Due to its proximity to the port of Buenos Aires, San Telmo was heavily influenced by the massive arrival of immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

With the movement of the aristocratic families to the Recoleta and Belgrano districts, San Telmo streets adapted the ornamental faįades into “conventillos,” a type of housing where many families lived together. The mix created a very attractive and cosmopolitan look.

Along the years, the neighborhood ended up evolving into a more bohemian profile, and nowadays the apartments in San Telmo are home to an important community of artists and tango artists.

San Telmo street market

Defensa street is one of the must-visti places in Buenos Aires. The pedestrian walkway gathers many street performers, jugglers and tango dancers, who entertain the tourists visiting the local antique dealers.

At the end of Defensa street, onew will find Plaza Dorrego, where San Telmo’s street market is located. The market is open every Sunday from 10AM - 5PM.

Tourist Rental Services

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Apartments in San Telmo

We have a large selection of apartments in San Telmo available for temporary rental. Check out our listings for apartments in San Telmo.

Other recommended places to visit in San Telmo:

• Lezama Park. Designed by landscape architect Carlos Thays, over the original location of Buenos Aires. It hosts craft market on weekends. Corner of Defensa and Brazil streets.
• Trinidad Russian-Orthodox Chuch. Features and attractive mosque-style design, featuring turquoise domes. Calle Brasil 315.
• Modern Art Museum. Located at a renovated tobacco factory. Avda.San Juan 350.
• El Solar de French gallery. A renovated villa that functions as a commercial gallery. Defensa between Humerto I and Carlos Calvo streets.
• La Defensa Clay. A colonial mansion that is worth a visit. Calle Defensa 1179.

Real Estate in San Telmo - Buenos Aires

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