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Definitely Go to Montevideo
I was blown away by Montevideo this past November. It has that bohemian, artsy vibe that I love about San Telmo but you feel like you are in a beach town. I’d been through the city a number of times on my way to the beaches further east, but I...
20 2015 January
In Love with Lima Part 1- Pick Up The Fork
From our favorite food blogger ever, I’m reposting her long and fabulous list of great restaurants in Lima, Peru. Because Allie is our favorite food blogger and because Lima!!! We are dying to go there (and eat there). In Love with Lima Part 1:...
09 2014 July
Where to Watch World Cup Matches in San Telmo
Argentina has made it to the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1990. Are you going to watch the match against The Netherlands today? If so, find an Argentine flag (that shouldn’t be hard to do since it’s also July 9, w...
22 2014 May
San Telmo Loft Is Expanding
It’s been a year of big changes over here at San Telmo Loft. Not a lot of blogging has happened, but our vacation rentals in Buenos Aires have been running full steam ahead. And we are excited about some fabulous additions coming soon. One ch...
11 2013 June
Soulful One-Bedroom Loft in San Telmo
The iconic Loft, our first vacation rental, is how our story begins. It had to match the vibe of San Telmo, and it does: bohemian, soulful, loved. It's our most romantic spot (honeymoon haven), and, like our other vacation rentals, quiet, stylish, a...

29Mar

Definitely Go to Montevideo

In Love with Lima Part 1- Pick Up The Fork

Where to Watch World Cup Matches in San Telmo

San Telmo Loft Is Expanding

Soulful One-Bedroom Loft in San Telmo

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Argentinean Slang: Ni Un Sope

Did you know that sope means peso? Just reverse the two syllables PE and SO and you get SOPE . This type of Argentinean slang is called Lunfardo and we've put together a list of common vocabulary and expressions for talking about money here in Buenos Aires.

By Angela - April 29, 2010 11 comments Readmore...

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15 Money Tips for Travelers in Argentina

The first part of our 100 tips for travelers covers 15 tips about getting and spending money while in Argentina. Banks here won't exchange your dollars. ATMs often don't work. Here's our advice.

By Angela - April 28, 2010 14 comments Readmore...

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Money in Buenos Aires

We get a lot of questions from guests who rent our apartments here in Buenos Aires about money issues. We've put together a series of posts with the advice we usually give our guests and tips for travelers in Buenos Aires and Argentina.

By Angela - April 27, 2010 4 comments Readmore...

Rowing in Buenos Aires

The Yacht Club Puerto Madero rents out boats for rowing so we headed over there to get the lowdown on prices and policies. Watch our video or read the blog post to find out if you really can rent a boat and row through the port.

By Angela - April 20, 2010 5 comments Readmore...

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Restaurant Review: Caseros

Caseros is not just a beautiful restaurant on one of San Telmo's most beautiful avenues, it serves great food. Lamb, beef, rabbit, fish, pork, pasta, great lemonade and iced tea. The fresh ingredients and wonderful variety are so very welcome!

By Angela - April 10, 2010 11 comments Readmore...

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Great Fish Market near San Telmo

Finding great fish in Buenos Aires can be a challenge. There's a fantastic fishmonger near San Telmo in the area called Barracas. El Delfin often has fresh oysters, fresh shrimp, excellent seafood empanadas and plenty of other choices for those who love good food.

By Angela - April 3, 2010 3 comments Readmore...