This is one of the coolest artist fairs I've ever been to! It literally goes on and on and on and on... Seriously- there's something for everyone here. It seems to happen on Saturdays and Sundays, and is run by the city. There's some order to this- people seem to have assigned booths, that are rented to them by the City of Buenos Aires. There's a food court in the middle of the artist fair, along with street performers. As you meander through the artists' booths, it feels safe. I'd keep an eye out for pick pockets anyhow, but there was a healthy police presence and vendors don't want to see anything bad happen to all the visitors. The range in artwork is diverse! It's not like it's all the same stuff- it's all very unique, and it's the actual artists there showing off their stuff. Everything is negotiable. There's restrooms in the restaurants off the main street here. Feel free to have a bottle of malbec or a quillmes beer, ain't nobody stopping you! Why not? read more

The Feria de San Telmo is a huge street market where you can find the perfect souvenirs. It happens sundays only. Come early and bring comfortable shoes, because you will walk a lot! Have a quilmes beer and a choripan in the street where you will see the old couple dancing tango. Appreciates lots of artisans selling their crafts. I'm not sure about the antiquities that are sold them, but some of them are interesting. Enjoy a little tango on the park, is free just til the dancer and remember a tango/milonga show can cost $$$$. You will spend almost an entire day here, therefore, be patient and enjoy! read more

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Spent practically an entire day here scavenging for Argentine treasures. Lively, packed, and always busy, this is how Sundays should be spent. read more

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While I was visiting Buenos Aires, I made sure that my stay included a Sunday, so that I could check out the famous Sunday market in San Telmo. The feria is a huge outdoor street market where you can buy tons of artisanal goods, from mate cups, handmade signs, antiques, unique jewelry, used books, and more! There are also food vendors - you can get churros with dulce de leche inside and delicious empanadas and choripan! There are street performers playing fun music, everything from classical guitar to rock to pop. There was even a marionette performer. AND there are beautiful tango performances at Plaza Dorrego. Tons of people come out and the streets are just packed and it's so much fun to walk around. In addition to the vendors on the street, be sure to check out the cool architecture of the historical buildings (churches, old conventillos) - some also have cute shops tucked away inside. Such a fun way to spend a Sunday morning in Buenos Aires! It's a great place to shop for local gifts (I personally like getting the mate cups made of calabaza/gourd with the beautiful floral designs), so bring some pesos with you and also your haggling skills! And just be mindful of your stuff, like in any crowded area. read more