San Telmo Antiques Hunting (Self Guided), Buenos Aires, Argentina

San Telmo Antiques Hunting, Buenos Aires

San Telmo Antiques Hunting (Self Guided), Buenos Aires

Antique lovers are in for a treat with a visit to San Telmo. There is also much to excite culture vultures and those who want to tap into the heady and eclectic pulse of Buenos Aires. But first to the shopping and one of the main attractions here is Calle Defensa, a long pedestrianized street lined with stores selling a dizzying array of antiques, paintings, clothes and jewelry.

One of the best times to visit is on a Sunday when the popular market takes over, with hundreds of stalls and venders populating the street. As you browse, you'll be entertained by a colorful mix of street performers and tango dancers. There are even more antique buying opportunities in the cobblestone side streets leading off Calle Defensa.

At the heart of San Telmo is Plaza Dorrego, the second oldest plaza in the city. Come here for its restaurants, caf茅s and tango performers and to rummage through the unique antique stores. The Sunday market also extends to the square. Leave some room in your shopping bags for a visit to San Telmo Market, the neighborhood鈥檚 vast indoor market, housed in a wrought iron hall. It's loud and lively and sells everything from fresh fruit, meats and vegetables to antiques, trinkets and handcrafts.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Buenos Aires

Guide Name: San Telmo Antiques Hunting
Guide Location: Argentina » Buenos Aires
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Author: vickyc

1) Calle Defensa, Farmacia de la Estrella

2) Avenida Belgrano, Santo Domingo Convent

3) Calle Defensa

4) Calle Defensa, Bar Seddon

5) Calle Defensa

6) Calle Defensa, Mercado de San Telmo

7) Calle Defensa

8) Calle Carlos Calvo, Mercado de San Telmo

9) Calle Defensa

10) Calle Humberto Primo corner with Calle Defensa, Plaza Dorrego Bar

11) Plaza Dorrego

12) Calle Humberto Primo

13) Calle Humberto Primo

14) Calle Defensa

15) Calle Defensa

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