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Calle Defensa, Buenos Aires

4.3
#3 of 562 in Historic Sites in Argentina
Must see · Neighborhood · Historic Walking Area
Stroll through the bustling cobblestone streets of Calle Defensa, the oldest barrio in Buenos Aires. The neighborhood's colonial buildings house many cafes, tango parlors, and antique shops. Admire the old churches that pepper the barrio, wander around a museum, or stop by the semi-permanent antiques market. Street performers provide entertainment on every corner. In recent years, many art galleries and centers have cropped up here, turning it into a haven for contemporary art lovers. A wide selection of bars and restaurants round off the area's attractions. A visit to Calle Defensa represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Buenos Aires online attractions planner to plot your vacation.
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FROM $29 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group City Tour of Buenos Aires
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FROM $81 BOOK WITH VIATOR Buenos Aires Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour and Tango Dinner Show
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FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Buenos Aires in a Day - All Inclusive Bike Tour
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FROM $19 BOOK WITH VIATOR Buenos Aires Walking City Tour
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FROM $108 BOOK WITH VIATOR Buenos Aires Private City Tour
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Buenos Aires Like a Local
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FROM $55 BOOK WITH VIATOR Semi Private Highlights of Buenos Aires City Tour for small groups
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FROM $133 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Buenos Aires Sightseeing Tour with Entrance to the Presidential Palace
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Bike Tour around Buenos Aires
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FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Bike Tour in Buenos Aires Argentina with Lunch
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  • By thompsonvera784
    A nice street to walk along and visit the different antique stores. We spend an afternoon there, visited the old market and had some drinks at the main square while we enjoyed a couple dancing the...  more »
  • By RoxLima
    And also the San Telmo's market! Nice stroll around. I have to recognize that I liked San Telmo now more than before!  more »
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