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22 2015 March
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...

04Dec

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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Buenos Aires’ Most Traditional Sunday Fair, Mataderos

Rowdy folklore and dancing, skillful horsemanship, manly gauchos (Argentinean cowboys), inexhaustible amounts of grilled meat, empanadas, and other regional foods, fairly priced and beautifully handcrafted arts & crafts. Oh, yes. I do love the Feria de Mataderos. It’s one of my favorite Sunday activities in Buenos Aires. Watch our video to see if you want to add Mataderos to your list of things to do in Buenos Aires.

By Angela - August 27, 2010 6 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...

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Rainy Day Activities in Buenos Aires

What to do on a rainy day in Buenos Aires? We've listed six rainy day activities that range from relaxing in a spa to visiting Buenos Aires' most amazing bookstore, El Ateneo.

By Angela - July 7, 2009 8 comments Readmore...

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San Telmo or Palermo Soho: Traditional vs. Modern

I'm often asked which neighborhood (barrio) is better, San Telmo or Palermo Soho. Here's a brief description of the two barrios from an insider/outsider point of view to help you decide. San Telmo (above) is tango and the past; Palermo Soho (below) is hip and modern. Choosing between the two is really a matter of [...]

By Angela - March 31, 2008 22 comments Readmore...

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Ten Things to Do in Buenos Aires

I've been living here for just over a year and have had lots of visitors of all sorts--those who love museums, those who love wine, those who just want to know what it's like to live in Buenos Aires, those who want to shop, and those who love music. Here are ten things I would [...]

By Angela - February 14, 2008 12 comments Readmore...