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Caminito ("little walkway" or "little path" in Spanish) is a street museum and a traditional alley, located in La Boca, a neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The place acquired cultural significance because it inspired the music for the famous tango " Caminito (1926) ", composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto .
Caminito is a street of painted houses that reflects the immigrant history of La Boca, a portside area of Buenos Aires. Learn about its origins, artists, shows and crafts in this official English website.
Caminito. 7,522 reviews. #92 of 1,013 things to do in Buenos Aires. Historic Walking Areas. Write a review. About. Colorful and traditional, this walkway in the La Boca area is dominated by tango dancers and artisans. Duration: More than 3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
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Caminito is a colorful pedestrian street in La Boca, where you can appreciate artistic works, murals and the origins of tango. Learn more about its transformation from a garbage dump to a tourist attraction with our La Boca Walking Tour.
- The History of La Boca and El Caminito, Buenos Aires
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In 1536, Pedro de Mendoza established Buenos Aires on the banks of Rio de la Plata. But we have to look up to the mid-19th century. At that time Buenos Aires was growing rapidly because of international trade and La Boca became more important. Immigrants coming from Spain and Italy gathered together in La Boca. However, most of them were poor when ...
The safety in La Boca depends on when and where you go. La Boca in Buenos Aires is not an area where you can wander around at night as your safety is not guaranteed. The touristic area around El Caminito is safe for tourists during day time. Stay around El Caminito and discover the restaurants, museums and gift shops of many artists. Do you have sa...
Honestly, don’t expect too much from La Boca. The neighborhood around the touristic zone is grisly and unsafe after sunset. The tourist area is not bigger than 2 streets. However, it is beautiful during the daytime to take some pictures of the colorful houses and little stores.
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Descubre el origen, la evolución y el significado de este paseo emblemático de La Boca, que lleva el nombre de un tango. Conoce las obras de Quinquela Martín, las esculturas y los colores que lo hacen único.
Learn about the colorful street of Caminito in La Boca, a symbol of the neighborhood's history and culture. Find out how to get there, what to do, where to eat and where to stay in this guide for travelers.
