Food Scene
La Poesía
502 ChileGreat nearby notable cafe which also has a full menu.
Café San Juan
474 ChileGreat restaurant for a special night out.
Gran Parrilla del Plata
592 ChileFantastic Parrilla with good prices for a tasty meal.
El Banco Rojo
866 BolívarTasty "street food", but can be very popular with lines.
Desnivel
855 DefensaClassic Argentine Parrilla
Shopping
Great people watching along calle Defensa on Sundays
32 locals recommend
San Telmo Fair Defensa Street
526 DefensaGreat people watching along calle Defensa on Sundays
Antiques market with food options - both whole foods and restaurants and cafes.
125 locals recommend
Mercado de San Telmo
970, C1066AAT DefensaAntiques market with food options - both whole foods and restaurants and cafes.
Fantastic Argentine Gaucho open street market with handmade crafts and food for sale along with folklore dancing and horseback street racing.
8 locals recommend
Mataderos
Fantastic Argentine Gaucho open street market with handmade crafts and food for sale along with folklore dancing and horseback street racing.
Essentials
Bring bags to put your groceries in. If you buy beer, bring empty bottles.
34 locals recommend
Carrefour Market
4119 Av. RivadaviaBring bags to put your groceries in. If you buy beer, bring empty bottles.
Sightseeing
Free tours on the weekends. Tour in English at 2:30 pm. Need to reserve in advance.
543 locals recommend
Pink House
78 BalcarceFree tours on the weekends. Tour in English at 2:30 pm. Need to reserve in advance.
Amazing tour of building inspired by Dante's Inferno with stunning views from the lighthouse at the top overlooking Plaza de los dos congresos.
304 locals recommend
Barolo Palace
1370 Av. de MayoAmazing tour of building inspired by Dante's Inferno with stunning views from the lighthouse at the top overlooking Plaza de los dos congresos.
Parks & Nature
Great escape out of the concrete jungle of Buenos Aires
501 locals recommend
Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
1550 Avenida Doctor Tristán Achával RodríguezGreat escape out of the concrete jungle of Buenos Aires
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing Tango Orquestra - usually has shows on Sat and Wed nights.
38 locals recommend
Atlético Fernández Fierro
772 Sánchez de BustamanteAmazing Tango Orquestra - usually has shows on Sat and Wed nights.
Good local artisanal beer spot in our neighborhood. Can get crowded during happy hour.
48 locals recommend
Antares San Telmo
485 Av. BelgranoGood local artisanal beer spot in our neighborhood. Can get crowded during happy hour.
Good local bar with boardgames and yummy tapas/picadas and good drinks. Doesn't get too crowded.
6 locals recommend
Krakow Bar
Good local bar with boardgames and yummy tapas/picadas and good drinks. Doesn't get too crowded.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful museum in La Boca with a nice cafe on the top overlooking the water and bridges.
201 locals recommend
Andreani Foundation
1929 Av. Don Pedro de MendozaWonderful museum in La Boca with a nice cafe on the top overlooking the water and bridges.