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Plaza de Mayo vs Calle Defensa

Both Plaza de Mayo and San Telmo are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Plaza de Mayo ranks significantly higher than San Telmo. Plaza de Mayo has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 7 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.

Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo
9 / 10
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The plaza remains the traditional site for ceremonies, rallies, and protests. The balcony facing Plaza de Mayo is a presidential podium." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"At the Plaza de Mayo's center, one finds the Pirámide de Mayo, an obelisk commemorating the May uprising, and the square is bordered by the impressive Banco de la Nación."
Frommer's Frommer's
"I highly recommend visiting Plaza de Mayo on a Thursday afternoon to see the Madres speak about their missing children in front of the Casa Rosada." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Plaza de Mayo remains the political heart of Buenos Aires, serving as a forum for protests with many camping out here overnight." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"When people refer to Buenos Aires as the Paris of South America, they are remembering this genteel quarter along the Avenida de Mayo." Full review
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Calle Defensa
Calle Defensa
8 / 10
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A masterpiece not just for its soaring wrought-iron interior, but for the atmosphere you'll find here." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Depending on the visitor, either a lovably bohemian neighborhood of art galleries and ancient homes or a grungy neighborhood of overpriced tchotchkes." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"On Sundays it feels like the entire population of Buenos Aires flocks to the San Telmo neighborhood, home to a network of antiques centers that seems to stretch for miles." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"It is a lively neighbourhood, that comes into its own on Sundays,." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The streets surrounding the Plaza Dorrego are filled with vendors selling art, antiques and souvenirs." Full review