If you happen to find yourself in Buenos Aires on a Sunday afternoon, definitely head down to San Telmo to check out the Sunday Market. I couldn’t help but smile as it reminded me of the quirkiness of south Austin – musicians, antique markets, street art, performances, and the sweet aroma of food filled the streets.
Plan a few hours in this location as there is so much to see and do. Grab a cortado. Peruse the endless supply of empanadas. This area is ripe for people watching as tourists from all over the world flock here to take in the distinctly Argentine culture. Also take a small change purse to hand over to the street performers if you watch a show. These guys are professionals and take their craft very seriously. My favorite had to be the puppeteer.
Make sure to check in the middle of the main park square in the late afternoon for a free tango performance. If you’re on a budget, it is definitely a good way to check that off your Argentine bucket list.
Great photos! You guys really captured the spirit that I felt when I was there.
Wow, you really got some great photos that capture the colors and vibrancy of the San Telmo Sunday Market! Going there was one of my favorite things to do while living there, bravo!
Gorgeous pics! 🙂
Such a fun neighbourhood! I visited the place at nighttime and this drumming party/samba session broke out in the middle of the streets. It was so much fun joining in the dancing! 😀
@Emily: Super cute area of town!
@Jeremy: Thanks a bunch! It really was quirky and beautiful. I couldn’t help but take pictures. Glad I could help with a dose of nostalgia!
@Andi: Thanks lady! <3
@Audrey: That sounds like a SERIOUS party there! Would have loved to experience that – although – how late did THAT go?
LOVE IT! Especially those last two photos!
Nice collection – like the puppeteers and chess sets. 🙂
Very beautiful – I love how lively it is!
Wow, you an actually feel the vibe of the people on the streets. Great post and pictures of course!
@Heather: I’m really in love with this set for some reason. I think it is just the quirkiness. 🙂
@Bob: Posting the puppeteer video on Tuesday next week! Great performance.
@AMA: It can be a bit overwhelming at times but the energy of the performers is contagious. LOVED this part of Buenos Aires.
@Joe: Thanks a bunch! The Sunday Market there is definitely a MUST. This was probably one of my favorite neighborhoods in Buenos Aires.
San Telmo was my first stop in BA when I visited there years ago. I love how your pics capture how festive and colorful it is! You know what’s funny? I also have pics of that same puppeteer! Did you notice that the puppeteer and puppet’s socks match?
@Mary: Oh how AWESOME! Was he doing another performance? Or the same?
Looks very nice. I haven’t made it yet to Argentia, and would love to go.
Love these photos!! 🙂
Love San Telmo, and that last photo is brilliant. Hope you don’t mind that I pinned it 🙂
@Don: Definitely worth the visit. Not sure if I would have spent as much time in Buenos Aires.
@D: I’m loving them as well and I think they may be my favorite BA ones.
@Pete: Pin away! 😀
BsAs is easily one of my favorite cities. So many great little charming neighborhoods.
I’m so sad I wasn’t able to get over there when I was in Buenos Aires. I was only in the city for about 2 days, and not even 2 days in a row, so I just didn’t get to see much. Looks like you had a great day though!
Gorgeous!! I had to drag myself from that fair to make it to the airport my last day. I was so sad!
Beautiful – I love all the contrasts!
Great photos! It is one of those super-touristy things that is totally worth doing.
I simply love how your photo essay has captured the emotions and true atmosphere of street life in Argentina. The photos of the dancers in particular are simply remarkable; you can see their emotions very clearly.
The the tone of your blog makes me want to keep reading more of your posts and I feel like just abandoning my mundane life, packing up and running away for an extended vacation somewhere exotic. Looking forward to reading more of your travel stories.
Bon Voyage 🙂
Absolute beautiful! The first one is my fav – love the tones.
Great shots! I recognize some of the same performers from my photos 2 years ago 🙂
Great photos. The first two are my favorite.
I will have to say that the neighborhoods are what make Buenos Aires. Every one is completely different from the next.
Yeah, you’re going to need a little more time than that lol. I would suggest spending no more than a week here if you get the chance. You can see mostly everything in that time. 🙂
Unfortunately I decided to wear my chucks while walking around and due to blisters had to leave earlier than I cared to.
Thank you Anastasia! I hope to see you around here more often. 😀 I’ve been working on capturing more people in my pictures since it is something I’ve lacked in the past. I’m glad you enjoyed!
It was one of those times I did an *arm pump* with how happy I was with this set.
Crazy how the same people make the place. Life goes on and they keep doing their art.
I definitely tried to capture the colors I saw. I have to be picky about the pictures I choose or they would be a million pictures long.
You guys captured it: what amazing shots. I love the expression on the dancer’s face in the last one.
Thank you Camden! There was so much to shoot. Although, I did have some old men freak out because I took pictures of their merchandise.
These photos are so colorful! Thanks for sharing…and inspiring me!
Any time lady! The place itself was inspiring (and probably one of the few places in Buenos Aires I actually loved).