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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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Avda Almirante Brown, Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Boca
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Not to be missed! Colourful and classic Argentina! Tango and touristy but in a good way! Super friendly and vibrant.

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank Clairefw123
Reviewed 5 days ago

When in Buenos Aires, please do La Boca. This is as good as it gets. There is a lot of shops to browse at your own leisure from jewellers to Leather goods and everything inbetween. Sit down at one of the many restaurants for a...More

Date of experience: February 2019
Thank Magda B
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We walked all through this neighborhood without incident and enjoyed it. The Caminito is worth an early visit and the rest of the neighborhood was a great walk.

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank sndovale
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

There are a lot of “ health warnings “ about visiting this part of the city. Most are not flattering either. Apparently it is dangerous and you have to be on your guard all the time for muggers and pickpockets. As such they have created...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Honisoiquimalypense
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

It's nice to see the handcrafts as well as the couples dancing tango, but there are too many stores which sell products that have nothing to do with Argentina culture.

Date of experience: October 2018
Thank Gloria T
Reviewed August 27, 2019 via mobile

Not much to see. A huge tourist trap and definitely feels like there’s some sort or cartel/mob running the area. Go on an organised trip with others. I’m sure you’ll be perfectly safe this way.

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank Steven_Rowlands
Reviewed August 24, 2019

Include this neighborhood in your tour of BA as it is one of the most interesting. People come here for the tango parlors, but there is much more in the cafes and restaurants and the architecture. We bought souvenirs.

Date of experience: February 2019
Thank Thomas V
Reviewed August 24, 2019

La Boca is the neighborhood next to the famous Boca Juniors football ground. We were told that we'd better stick to the touristy part of the street as the rest might be dangerous for the passers by. I do not have an opinion on that...More

Date of experience: August 2019
2  Thank Sofi N
Reviewed August 12, 2019 via mobile

This is the most colorful quarter I have ever seen. All building are painted with colors. This is also place to go if you want to see dance tango on the street. Very tourintic though. Take UBER to get there, it would bot cost you...More

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank sisas_13
Reviewed August 11, 2019

Lots of shops catering to sightseers. Area is noted for its professional pickpockets, so be careful. The buildings are brightly coloured, in tune with the historic period, when the poor lived in the neighborhood, and used left over paint, I believe from painting ships.

Date of experience: August 2019
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La Boca
A neighbourhood defined by its immigrant roots, La
Boca still maintains this past alive in its streets
today. Due to its proximity to the river, the
neighbourhood 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
...More
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A_Screw_Loose
April 2, 2017|
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Response from Bruno K | Reviewed this property |
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.
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Yoav Z
January 18, 2017|
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Response from parikshar | Reviewed this property |
I took a taxi to la Boca and back
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johnbeth42
December 17, 2016|
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Response from KodoDrummer | Reviewed this property |
The "Pink House" isn't much of a tourist attraction. More tourists would go to Recoleta to walk around than La Boca.
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