La Boca
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Known as the birthplace of the tango, this one-time shipyard has a famous walkway, the Caminito, where tango dancers perform and artists exhibit their work.
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A neighborhood defined by its immigrant roots, La Boca still maintains this past alive in its streets today. Due to its proximity to the river, the neighborhood became the preferred settling area for immigrants of a wide variety of origins, who ended up living together in the conventillos. Thus, these houses became a melting pot of different cultures and traditions that birthed creations like tango and lunfardo. Nowadays, this legacy can be seen and felt on Caminito Street, which welcomes visitors with colorful facades, cobblestones, and street artists showcasing their skills. Just like its neighbor San Telmo, La Boca is one of the prime destinations to experience the traditions and customs that originated from the city’s immigrant past and which have shaped its distinct identity.
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- Idrivealotmaine38 contributionsGood during the dayThis is a very colorful place and full of shops. The downside is that everybody knows not to go here at night. I think it could be a lot of fun as a great night spot if it was safer. The Tango street dancers were fun and talented.Visited February 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 30, 2023
- DrCDBChile1,214 contributionsSouvenirsThese couple of blocks are full of souvenir shops, restaurants and other type of stores selling Argentinian products. Very quick walk if you are just going to look around. Several restaurants have tango dancers!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 30, 2023
- olga070655San Justo, Argentina88 contributionsColorful and friendlyInteresting place ,definitely very helpful people ,everyone very friendly. Way too.many tourists for my taste ,the food and shows we're great ,food was not cheap . They should work on cleaning the restaurants bathrooms , and putting more seats and public bathrooms all over ,too many people !Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 8, 2023
- Ruth CAylesbury, United Kingdom771 contributionsLike a big street partyWe have walked extensively around BA and loved everything about each district. La Boca is totally unique, very photogenic. The main streets are really crowded with tourists but the atmosphere is like a big street party. Didn't get a chance to eat but there's a good mix of street food, pizza, asado, etc and it smelt great.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 27, 2023
- GlobetrottingSwedeParis, France4,311 contributionsHistoric neighborhoodHistoric and colorful neighborhood where European immigrants first landed in Argentina. Plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops for tourists, but still worth a visit. Make sure to visit during the daytime, since some places are closed at night and criminals come out.. Tip: several local buses take you there from downtown.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 23, 2024
- Rick DDurham, North Carolina15 contributionsLa Boca, beautiful, we felt safe, but...We took the free walking tour. But you need to specify El Caminito. Tour was very nice. Ate good empanadas for almost nothing. We made sure we stayed in the tourist area. The day before, at 5pm, we stupidly tried to get an Uber. The poor 18 year old said it's too dangerous. All we had put in Uber was La Boca, which probably was a lousy location. Anyway, the Uber was $1.30USD. so I felt bad, gave him the money for his troubles, and gave him a tip anyway for his troubles. At the hotel, they told us ONLY EL CAMINITO. But we felt perfectly safe among the throngs of tourists. And by the way, Uber in Buenos Aires was great. Never a problem.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 31, 2024
- Marni K420 contributionsStill bustling on a hot day, very fun and colorfulEven in the midst of an excruciatingly hot day, the place was swarming with tourists. Still a fun experience but don't need to spend more than a few hours. That gives time to shop the many vendors--and some had wonderful work at reasonable (at least compared to USA) prices. We saw some dancing, we did not eat in any of the multitude of restaurants because we opted for something with air conditioning, we dodged the incredible hustle and bustle of the crowds, we took a few photos. Very entertaining, felt very safe, and I'm happy that I experienced it.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 4, 2024
- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,623 contributionsColourful & vibrantLove the mix of colours and artwork on the buildings, and comic characters in this working class neighbourhood. La Boca is a wall-writers/painters haven. Good place to relax in a cafe, restaurant or bar, to enjoy some Argentinian drinks and foods, and get a feel of the vibes and local scenery. In the shops and on the streets, you can buy beautiful works of art, souvenirs, and more. For 5,000 pesos each, I bought ten Messi T-shirts to give as gifts. Be careful with your valuables. I kept mine in zipped pockets.Visited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 19, 2024
- REJB97109 contributionsColorful, fun, but be careful.Coloful, interesting, gritty, and touristy. We enjoyed it. My suggestion is to visit it with a guide (like we did) who knows the area and can keep things safe and enjoyable. Get a choripan sandwich for lunch. If you go on your own, be cautious and stay in the safe area - DO NOT wander outside of the Caminito street area on your own at any time of day or night and do not visit the Laboca area at all after 6pm. (this was advice given over and over by locals).Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 25, 2024
- Kai CHalf Moon Bay, California1,277 contributionsokThe feel is that of a small seaside village. Very touristy but a relaxing trip from downtown Buenos Aires, perfect for a dulce de leche or a beer. When I visited there a small carnival-like parade passed through. You can get a photo with a Maradona look-alike at the Boca soccer club.Visited August 2023Traveled soloWritten March 29, 2024
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GPaCalgary
Calgary, Canada2,265 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a very busy place to visit and I only wish that our tour allotted more time to explore this fascinating area of the city. There is plenty of art to view and purchase...restaurants to have a drink and / or lunch, tango shows to view. Lots to see.
Written January 31, 2020
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KeshineeS
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Oct 2019
Amazing experience walking down the streets of La Boca, Boca football stadium (Estadio Alberto J. Armando) guided tour and famous walkway, the Caminito...If you have time sit down in a cafe or restaurant in Caminito and enjoy the tango in the background with some amazing Argentinian cuisine. Must do when you are in Buenos Aires!!!
Written September 8, 2020
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ksufan88
Wichita, KS6,447 contributions
Dec 2022
We visited on a Saturday morning before this colorfully painted neighborhood was too busy and street vendors were still setting up their booths. As we walked the streets, we were amazed by how many shops and souvenir stores there were inside most of the buildings in addition to those in the streets. As we finished our stroll, buses had arrived bringing lots of tourists to the area.
Written December 30, 2022
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Nelson_Diaz28
West Hollywood, CA93 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The place is charming and most of the restaurants offer sort of average tourist food, having lunch and seeing the tango dancers is a nice experience but the constant asking for tips is a bit of a turn off.
Please be aware of group of men and woman dressed as tango dancers that offer to take your picture, they do not have a standar rate and they charge my family $50 dollars for taking a picture with our Camera. They are very persistent and threatening. Only visit this place from 12pm to 4 or 5pm (safest time) never after dark!
Please be aware of group of men and woman dressed as tango dancers that offer to take your picture, they do not have a standar rate and they charge my family $50 dollars for taking a picture with our Camera. They are very persistent and threatening. Only visit this place from 12pm to 4 or 5pm (safest time) never after dark!
Written November 13, 2023
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sarrang
Edinburgh, UK161 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
I found the main tourist street area to be grubby and very expensive, in places very noisy. We found a reasonable restaurant near to where the buses stop, just away from the main tourist area (a good rule is don’t eat where tourists eat!). The area is playing in the tourist trade from La Boca stadium. Very disappointed in the place. A few coloured buildings, not worth the trip.
Written April 20, 2024
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Yvette B
Andover, MA660 contributions
Feb 2023
So colorful! many Instagram able places here. You can't help but be happy. It is crowded and touristy for a reason. There are many souvenir shops as well as authentic artisans...a bit pricey as you'd expect in a top tourist location.
This was an original stop for immigrants moving to BA, the many colors are due to the fact they used left over paint and only had enough for one section of a building.
This was an original stop for immigrants moving to BA, the many colors are due to the fact they used left over paint and only had enough for one section of a building.
Written March 1, 2023
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Marni K
San Jose CA420 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Even in the midst of an excruciatingly hot day, the place was swarming with tourists. Still a fun experience but don't need to spend more than a few hours. That gives time to shop the many vendors--and some had wonderful work at reasonable (at least compared to USA) prices. We saw some dancing, we did not eat in any of the multitude of restaurants because we opted for something with air conditioning, we dodged the incredible hustle and bustle of the crowds, we took a few photos. Very entertaining, felt very safe, and I'm happy that I experienced it.
Written February 4, 2024
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REJB97
Atlanta, Georgia109 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Coloful, interesting, gritty, and touristy. We enjoyed it. My suggestion is to visit it with a guide (like we did) who knows the area and can keep things safe and enjoyable. Get a choripan sandwich for lunch. If you go on your own, be cautious and stay in the safe area - DO NOT wander outside of the Caminito street area on your own at any time of day or night and do not visit the Laboca area at all after 6pm. (this was advice given over and over by locals).
Written February 25, 2024
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Johnnie C
Scone, UK541 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We started with a walking tour but dropped out 1/2 way, there were just so many of us it was impossible to properly hear what was going on. The bits at the start we did hear about the history was v interesting.
There is a colourful bright vibrancy about La Boca and perhaps you should see it.
We found it crowded with tourists and masses of Chinese made souvenir trinkets.
There is a colourful bright vibrancy about La Boca and perhaps you should see it.
We found it crowded with tourists and masses of Chinese made souvenir trinkets.
Written January 12, 2020
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,623 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Love the mix of colours and artwork on the buildings, and comic characters in this working class neighbourhood. La Boca is a wall-writers/painters haven. Good place to relax in a cafe, restaurant or bar, to enjoy some Argentinian drinks and foods, and get a feel of the vibes and local scenery. In the shops and on the streets, you can buy beautiful works of art, souvenirs, and more. For 5,000 pesos each, I bought ten Messi T-shirts to give as gifts. Be careful with your valuables. I kept mine in zipped pockets.
Written February 19, 2024
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¿Cuáles son las medidas de seguridad y recomendaciones para los visitantes?
Written November 29, 2023
Hola!! Alguien podrÃa indicarme si el 25 de diciembre abren con normalidad los locales en caminito?
Written November 29, 2021
Indicação de um bom local pra comprar lembranças e que aceitem cartão de crédito?
Written February 27, 2021
hello, does anyone know how old you have to be to hangout at La Boca? like an age range 21+? or 18+? please help me.
Written November 4, 2019
We saw loads of children around the area, especially the stadium area. I did not see children in licensed premises.
Written November 6, 2019
Buenos dias!
Quisiera saber que dia es mejor para ir a la Boca, si un sabado o un domingo... ¿Los domingos esta abierto los locales etc? Gracias
Written October 3, 2018
Recomiendo la visita un dÃa sábado, dado que se reduce el riesgo de haber fútbol en el estadio de Boca Juniors. Estos eventos, provocan atascos propios de los dÃas de partidos.
Los locales son de orientación turÃsticos y por lo tanto están todos abiertos. Mis saludos !
Written October 3, 2018
Hola, querÃa averiguar qué tan seguro es caminar por la Boca en dÃa de partido. Tengo pensado ir un domingo que hay partido en La Bombonera, ¿Se puede pasear tranquilo por Caminito? ¿Es más inseguro?
Written July 22, 2018
Sorry, I speak English, German and French! Non espanol! :(
Written July 29, 2018
Hola, quisiera saber si el puerto de la boca, queda cerca de la calle caminitos y si es posible pasera por el puerto, qué hay de interesante en él. Gracias
Written April 10, 2018
Frente a Caminito esta el antiguo puerto de BsAs, o Riachuelo como lo llaman allÃ. Solo ingresan embarcaciones pequeñas y de turismo, en algún momento estuvo un casino flotante anclado
El puerto actual esta mas al Norte y es zona de acceso restringido, el terminal de Crucero esta por el Puerto nuevo
En zona cercana esta Puerto Madero, en la denominada Darsena Sur donde hay muy buenos restaurantes de carnes, pastas, entre otros y tiendas comerciales de calidad
Written April 11, 2018
Boa tarde!
Como faço para ir de Onibus ao La Bombonera??
Estarei no centro, proximo ao Obelisco.
Written October 28, 2017
Se estiver hospedado no Bairro Recoleta, vc tem duas opções: linha 64 e 152. Ambas deixarão vc em frente ao tal Caminito.
Written December 1, 2018
cualquier opción, podrÃas hacer Sabado La Boca y domingo Recoleta y/o San Telmo!
Written July 12, 2017
We planning to get a cab from our Palermo to La Boca. As I have 2 elderly with me, I want to make sure it is safe.
1) Is it easy to get a taxi from La Boca to our next destinatio in San Telmo? Where will be the best place to get a cab in this area?
2) Is it safe to walk from Caminito to Boca Juniors Stadium along the Dr de Valle Iberlucea?
3) Where is the safe zones in La Boca?
Written April 3, 2017
La Boca is ok during day time and there is a taxi stand near by. Stay where the tourists are and just be careful. Enjoy.
Written April 3, 2017
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