San Telmo Market — Attraction in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

Returning to Buenos Aires after many years, San Telmo felt more positive and energetic than it had 10 years ago. Nothing has changed really, the pavements are still uneven and have bits missing. There is possibly the risk of a pickpocket or two, however the market and the surrounding streets feel more creative and interesting. The marketplace has a number of good places to eat in the surrounding streets have a number of bars and theatres with people doing stuff that is interesting. In San Lorenzo Street, you will find a beautiful old house with an organic store and art gallery which is also the home to #hechoenbuenosaires which is the equivalent of the Big Issue in Argentina. They sell organic wine and the building is truly a living snapshot of a past time. The old antique shops along Defensa also hark back to Buenos Aires’ old days, full of artefacts from wealthy mansions of the past. If you are interested in Buenos Aires and its history then do not miss the Museo Zanjón de los Granados. All together it feels to me that San Temo is a more authentic experience of Buenos Aires than Caminito, for example. But both places are probably worth the...

Modest in scale compared to the grand market halls of the world—such as those in Madrid, Rotterdam, São Paulo, and Melbourne—this market may not boast the same level of diversity or grandeur, but it possesses a unique charm of its own. Though somewhat ramshackle and showing its age, it retains a certain nostalgic appeal. The main market structure, in particular, stands out with its intricate filigreed wrought iron details, a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Its slightly weathered appearance only adds to its character, evoking a sense of history and authenticity that modern markets often lack.

San Telmo is also home to several antique shops, along with a “newer” annex featuring fashion boutiques and artisanal leather goods. We arrived right at opening time—meaning no crowds but also a few shuttered storefronts. Still, it was a solid spot to wander for an hour or two - and grab a bite to eat at the many cafes...

Interesting place, come visit, but I don't recommend eating the food. I'm sorry I can't remember the exact name of where we ate. The french fries we got were uneatable, raw. At the end, the waitress brought us a bill with the wrong amount added up so that we would have to pay more. Maybe we wouldn't even notice it if the group of tourists from Germany who sat down next to us didn't have the same situation, where the waitress brought them a wrongly added bill not once but three times. In the end, she told us that her cash register was broken and that a mistake happened by accident. If you are a tourist in Argentina, be sure to check your bill and receipt five times because this is not the first time this has...