The apartment is as described, attractive and well located; its caretaker is a treasure. What can not be described well is that it is quiet, while its balcony is a nice place to relax, looking over greenery. San Telmo, though, is tired and shabby. Walking on the sidewalks is like walking in a forest, where you have to take care not to trip over roots. Only here are potholes, broken up paving and heaps of debris.