San Telmo Sunday Fair

A long street fair on cobbles every Sunday.

On Sundays, Calle Defensa closes to traffic and fills with antique, craft, and food stalls running to Plaza Dorrego. Street musicians and tango dancers perform, and the nearby covered market has more food stalls.

Antiques Street tango Packed by noon

Essential details

Quick facts

Ticket price: Free to browse.
Hours: Sundays during the day.
Recommended visit: 2 to 3 hours.

Getting there

Address: Calle Defensa and Plaza Dorrego, San Telmo.
Nearest transport: Subte line C to Independencia, or a taxi.
On foot: Walkable from Plaza de Mayo.

Accessibility & comfort

Access: Cobbled streets, crowded at midday.
Crowds: Very busy from late morning.
Facilities: Cafes and restrooms around the plaza.

                        
                            How to fit San Telmo Sunday Fair into your day
                        
                                Morning: Go early to see the stalls set up.
                            
                                Midday: Eat at the Mercado de San Telmo.
                            
                                Afternoon: Stay for tango in Plaza Dorrego.