Buenos Aires, Argentina1-2 hoursAfternoon
Caminito
Ideal: Ideal for colorful architecture, tango, street art, photography, and Buenos Aires's artistic side.
Caminito is a colorful open-air museum and street gallery in Buenos Aires's La Boca neighborhood. In this area where tango is said to have been born, brightly painted metal and wooden houses, street artists, tango dancers, and local craft shops create a lively atmosphere. Inspired by artist Benito Quinquela Martín, Caminito is one of Argentina's most photogenic and most visited neighborhoods.
Quick facts
- Built
- 1959
- Length
- 150 m
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- Experience colorful houses, street art, and tango atmosphere together
- Explore La Boca's working-class past and artistic heritage
- Enjoy Buenos Aires's liveliest and most photogenic street experience
Travel tip
Visit during the day; the area can feel less safe in the evening. Watch your valuables.
