Thursday, February 02, 2006


San Telmo – San Telmo is the heart of the old city and the area where tango was born. You must go on a Sunday, which is the day of the market fair and antique show at Plaza Dorrego. Do go into the many antique stores that surround the plaza to see and understand the unbelievable wealth of the Argentinean nation had in its glorious past. This is also the area where many establishments cater to the tango aficionados. You must experience a tango show at the Viejo Almacén, the most famous. As you walk in, look at the impressive School of Engineering just to the east. La Cumparsita, just around the corner (Chile 302) is more authentic, although small and informal. Here is where the native porteños go for a night of tango. La Brigada (Estados Unidos 465), also in the area is my favorite meat restaurant in Bs. As. This area is NOT for walking around at night.

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