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San Telmo

City in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Overview

San Telmo is one of Buenos Aires' oldest and most atmospheric barrios, famed for its tango heritage, cobbled streets, and bohemian energy. It's a hub for art, antiques, and culinary delights, drawing both locals and visitors to its lively markets and lively plazas.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Argentina
City
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Population
20,453
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-34.62°, -58.38°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
48
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost · estimate
$920
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$440
Cashless
60
English
32
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1102 mm
Internet Speed
168 Mbps
Upload
100 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
371
Coworking
1
Cafes
149
Nightlife
81
Parks
140
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AEP
Distance
8 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 101 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 90/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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