So much fun! We are here now and having a great time. Lots of cool antiques in the Plaza Dorrego, vendors are very low key. And there is a group in the back part of the plaza that does a tango show that is really wonderful. I gave 5000 pesos (four dollars U.S.) because they were amazing ... be generous!!!!

My wife and I made plans to go to the San Telmo flea market on Calle Defensa during the Sunday we were visiting in Buenos Aires. It was all that we expected, except my wife was hoping to see more leather goods. We saw an artist from Patagonia who we had purchased two paintings from the previous day at the street market in Palermo Soho. It was great fun to stroll down the street between the stalls. We spent about two hours looking around. I compare this flea market to the El Rastro flea market in Madrid.

If you are into antiques, memorabilia etc then this is the place to visit if you happen to be in BA on a Sunday. It is a mixed bag market - old and new with loads of stalls selling similar things though you get the odd item that is different from others. There are also some new items on offer as well. It was funny to see that some of the traders were giving their prices in US dollars though they would accept the local currency. You could also haggle as well to get the prices down and get a good deal!

Visited on Easter Sunday and had no idea that the market stretched so far - an indoor part that is probably permanent, and outdoor filling up the local streets. The indoor market was rammed with people. There were some really interesting eateries right in the middle, and the casa de dulce leche which sold wonderful ice cream lollies indulgently wrapped in chocolate with more chocolate on top (stuck on with dulce de leche). You can buy everything from stamps, vinyls and bric a bracelet, to crocheted toys, handmade scarves and curios. Really good if you enjoy markets.

Pretty hard to miss these markets, as they were set up out front of our hotel! Every Sunday from 10am to late afternoon/early evening there are over 200 booths selling everything imaginable! I picked up a great wooden chess set with the Jesuits taking on the Incas, I'm rooting for the locals! You can buy curios, vinyl records, clothes, hats, artwork, food, jewellery, the list is endless. A great way to spend a couple of hours on a sunny Sunday, strolling the cobblestone alleys and people watching. Just keep the wife moving or your wallet will be much lighter!

The best street market I’ve visited in a long time. I’m from Southeast Asia and Australia, our markets are infiltrated by cheap Chinese products. SAN Telmo has more original and authentic Argentinian made products than other markets I’ve visited before. I would come back here every time and anything. So impressive! Just beware of pickpockets I hear!