Buenos Aires’ Living Statues Elaborately costumed human mannequins are ubiquitous around San Telmo when the weekly San Telmo Street Fair takes place. Among the favorites are both of the genteel Carlos Gardels — one works on Humberto Primo and the other works along Defensa. You also may see the ‘windswept office workers,’ who can […]
Florida Street — Outdoor Entertainment and Touts
The white tiled thoroughfare, Florida Street runs from Plaza San Martin in Retiro, crossing major streets such as Córdoba, Corrientes, Diagonal Norte and Avenida de Mayo until reaching Rivadavia and turning into Perú Street, where it remains pedestrian until reaching Diagonal Sur. It becomes progressively less touristy and more utilitarian as you make your […]
