San Telmo

area, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Also known as: Barrio Sur

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San Telmo, also known as Barrio Sur, is a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, located south of the Plaza de Mayo. After a period of neglect, it began to be restored and gentrified in the early 1990s, becoming a trendy and bohemian area by the late 1990s.1

The neighborhood is known for its numerous jazz clubs and theaters, attracting a diverse crowd. Many of its buildings predate the 20th century, including conventillos, which are old mansions divided into smaller living spaces. San Telmo also features elegant, remodeled colonial houses that now house art galleries.12

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San Telmo, or Barrio Sur, south of the Plaza de Mayo, began to be restored and gentrified in the early 1990s after nearly a century of neglect and decay. By the later part of the decade the area had become trendy and bohemian. Its numerous…
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San Telmo, or Barrio Sur, south of the Plaza de Mayo, began to be restored and gentrified in the early 1990s after nearly a century of neglect and decay. By the later part of the decade the area had become trendy and bohemian. Its numerous…
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