San Telmo Market

San Telmo Market is a dining spot in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A typical visit takes 2h. A nineteenth-century covered market in the old quarter with produce, antiques and food counters, busiest on the Sunday fair day.

Last updated: 18 September 2026. How we calculate costs

Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFree entry · Verified
Food
Typical visit: 2h

A nineteenth-century covered market in the old quarter with produce, antiques and food counters, busiest on the Sunday fair day.

Related activities

  • Tango milonga evening

    Neighbourhood dance hall with a class before the social dancing.

  • Parrilla steak dinner

    Wood-fired grill dinner with Malbec.

How to get to San Telmo Market

San Telmo Market sits in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Most visitors base themselves in Buenos Aires and plan the visit as part of a day there. It pairs well with Recoleta Cemetery, Teatro Colón, so you can group them on the same day.

Tickets and time needed

The source we checked states that entry to San Telmo Market is free. Plan about 2h for a typical visit.

Best time to visit San Telmo Market

For Buenos Aires in general: March to May and September to November.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Tango milonga evening, Parrilla steak dinner.

San Telmo Market FAQ

How much does it cost to visit San Telmo Market?

The source we checked states that entry to San Telmo Market is free.

How long should I spend at San Telmo Market?

A typical visit takes about 2h.

Where is San Telmo Market?

San Telmo Market is in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

When is the best time to visit San Telmo Market?

March to May and September to November.

What is near San Telmo Market?

Nearby places include Recoleta Cemetery, Teatro Colón.

Guidese editorial team

Travel research & data review

We build every guide from official tourism boards, operator sites and published price lists. We record where each number came from and when it was last checked.

  • Every cost and season figure is sourced and dated
  • No sponsored rankings or paid placements
  • Facts re-checked on a scheduled review cycle

More in Buenos Aires

Recoleta Cemetery

Recoleta Cemetery

Entrance $10.31 · Verified

Buenos Aires

A walled city of mausoleums in marble and granite, including Eva Perón's tomb, laid out along narrow avenues. Opened in 1822, it holds thousands of ornate mausoleums laid out like city streets. The tomb of Eva Perón is one of its best-known graves.

Landmark
1h 30m
Teatro Colón

Teatro Colón

Entrance ARS 34,000 · Verified

Buenos Aires

An opera house of 1908 ranked among the best acoustically in the world, visited on guided tours between performances. Inaugurated in 1908, the opera house is considered one of the finest in the world for acoustics. Guided tours show its auditorium, foyers and stained glass.

Landmark
1h 30m