The Mansión Dandi Royal in San Telmo is the place to stay for the tango infatuated looking to dance their way through Buenos Aires. It’s especially geared toward those who adore the sultry dance but perhaps don’t speak Spanish, and want to have someone else take care of the details. It’s also a great anniversary […]
Porteño of the Week: Fashion Designer, Noelia Radío
Noelia Radío Mom, part-time waitress at Cava 71, clothing designer/vendor From: Avellaneda (province of Buenos Aires) Age: 28 Q: How long have you been selling here at the San Telmo street fair? I’ve only been doing this since last December. Before that I was living in Bariloche and making handmade dolls. • Why did you […]
Victoria Hotel — An Authentic Bargain in San Telmo
The Victoria Hotel is a San Telmo institution and one of the best deals for budget travelers to Buenos Aires. This historic, family-run hotel sits on the narrow and lively Chacabuco Street, but once you enter its sturdy confines you’ll find a tranquil old-style pensión with rooms surrounding an open patio full of plants. For […]
Braths Brew Bar
Updated 2016 True beer lovers in Buenos Aires tend to get excited when they discover any pub offering quality alternatives to the usual generic lager varieties. Connoisseurs in San Telmo will be happy to know they now have a place to go to get real handcrafted beer: Brath’s Brew Bar (formerly Breoghan’s) on San […]
Porteño Corner: Bakery Worker, Elba Huerte
Elba Huerte Age: 64 From: Remedios de Escalada, Province of Buenos Aires Counter server, El Pan Nuestra Bakery Mexico 702 San Telmo Q: How many times a week can you eat media lunas (sweet croissants) or facturas (pastries) for breakfast and not get fat? This, I don’t know, but […]
