The History

San Telmo is one of the oldest parts of the city.

During colonial times, Spaniards and locally born criollos lived in big houses, side by side with the enslaved Africans that the conquista brought to this land.

In 1871 the neighborhood experienced a terrible yellow fever epidemic that forced the wealthy away from the area. From that moment on, San Telmo became a neighborhood of immigrants, and later, of rockers like Luca Prodan.

Today, the neighborhood is full of street art, galleries, great restaurants and museums, offering some of the best cultural offer in the city in a backdrop of historic properties and cobblestone streets.

Don't miss...

• The San Telmo Market is a must! Find vintage clothes, great produce, antiquities, souvenirs and one of the best food scenes in the city in a centennial backdrop

• The Sunday fair spans over 15 blocks of artisans, artists and street performers. You can even find authentic pieces of fileteado porteño, the traditional lettering of Buenos Aires. After the fair finishes, groups of candombe music take over the streets, filling the streets of San Telmo with the echo of their drumming.

• The gallery scene in San Telmo is great to find new artists. Stop by Sach or Quorum to find some of our favorite local artists, and head to CDCA to see live performances and artists!

Come and visit our historic workspace in the heart of the colonial city center, just 50 meters away from the iconic San Telmo Market.

You'll find a friendly travel adviser, plus local art, sustainable and locally made souvenirs and even a native plant garden!

We live and work in San Telmo, working alongside the small business owners of our barrio to connect you to authentic Argentine culture.