La Boca

La Boca is Buenos Aires most colorful neighborhood. It was built by the Italian Immigrants, mainly from Genova, and until now it is known as "La Piccola Italia" little Italy. La Boca, thanks its name due to that it is situated in the mouth of the Riachuelo River.

The constructions were those of the typical houses with walls of foils, also present in other port areas as Berisso, in La Plata that give the neighborhood an unique physiognomy in the city. The tourist artery of this neighborhood is the picturesque Caminito, street of hardly 100 meters next to the coastal road, in which stand out the countless colors of its constructions, with murals and relief's.

In the streets there are a variety of artists that offer their products and shows. There are some places of tango very exclusive and several Italian taverns, especially on the street Gnocchi. A characteristic element of the neighborhood is the Club Boca Junior, one of the most important of the country that possesses its stadium, The Bombonera (chocolate box), with capacity it for more than 55.000 spectators.

Places to visit:

• Caminito: Most famous street of La Boca, here you will be able to see the very colorful painted houses. Many street performers and other artists are selling their paintings here and performing Tango shows. Normally there is a handicraft market where you can buy typical Argentinean souvenirs.
• Boca Juniors Stadium and Museum: 805 Brandsen. Argentines go crazy for soccer, and no team arouses more passion than the Boca Juniors, traditionally the team of the working class.
• Museo de Bellas Artes de La Boca: 1835 Pedro de Mendoza. A small but nice museum which exhibits works of many Argentinean painters. Open Tues-Sun 10am-6pm.