La Boca, Buenos Aires: Address, Phone Number, La Boca Reviews: 4/5
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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The area
Neighbourhood: 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 lunfardo. Nowadays, this legacy can be seen and felt on Caminito Street, which welcomes visitors with colourful 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.
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
1,947 within 5 kms

Il Materello
600
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Mediterranean • European

El Obrero
1,253
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • Latin • Spanish

Banchero
244
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Pizza • Argentinian • Vegetarian Friendly

Banchero
1,222
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • Fast food

Encuentro Nativo
1,229
0.9 km€€ - €€€ • Latin • Bar • Barbecue

El Gran Paraíso
1,395
0.9 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • Latin • Barbecue

La Barrica Restaurant & Bistrot
412
0.9 km€€ - €€€ • Latin • International • Barbecue

Boca a Boca Tango
23
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Seafood • Grill • Argentinian

Catalina
26
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • Barbecue • Argentinian

La Glorieta de Quique
102
0.6 km€ • Argentinian
Attractions
822 within 10 kms

Puente Transbordador Nicolás Avellaneda
77
13 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Balneario Municipal de Baradero
4
34 mWater Parks
Prisma Kh
2
0.1 kmArt Galleries

Mi Foto De Boca
244
0.5 kmSpeciality Museums • Arenas & Stadiums

Usina del Arte
2,148
0.5 kmArchitectural Buildings • Civic Centres

Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera)
6,234
0.6 kmArenas & Stadiums

El Galpon de Catalinas/Grupo de Teatro Catalinas Sur
41
0.4 kmTheatres

Museo de la Pasion Boquense
280
0.6 kmSpeciality Museums

Museo Fuerte Barragan
25
0.4 kmSpeciality Museums
Barro Galeria de Arte
3
0.4 kmArt Galleries
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4,456 reviews
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1,760
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920
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258
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157
countrycollector
Oslo, Norway681 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
You get some nice pictures in this area, but also some really cheesy ones. The resturants are really full, overpriced and the food is no good.
Written 21 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Tripbeitraegt
Europe25 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
Take care!! Armed robbery at daylight!
You easily get lost in the narrow streets of La Boca.
I was with a friend who is from Buenos Aires and we’re on our path to the famous Camenito.
Two boys, clean dressed, good looking between 16 and 20 years old followed us and then put the gun on us.
They took all I carried in my pockets and the bag.
When we were at the Police station afterwards, there came another local to whom happened the same.
My advice: take an organized tour and don’t play hero when this happens to you.
You easily get lost in the narrow streets of La Boca.
I was with a friend who is from Buenos Aires and we’re on our path to the famous Camenito.
Two boys, clean dressed, good looking between 16 and 20 years old followed us and then put the gun on us.
They took all I carried in my pockets and the bag.
When we were at the Police station afterwards, there came another local to whom happened the same.
My advice: take an organized tour and don’t play hero when this happens to you.
Written 9 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Federico Voltes
Buenos Aires, Argentina6 contributions
Mar 2020
Best food and clearly the best place to go sightseeing in Buenos Aires, no doubt about it!
We went to a restaurant where we ate empaandas and other of their common traditional food. The houses are colorful and “La Bombonera” stadium tour is a must-go
We went to a restaurant where we ate empaandas and other of their common traditional food. The houses are colorful and “La Bombonera” stadium tour is a must-go
Written 14 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Leuteris L
5 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Really good restaurant. Everything was well cooked and really taste. I would definitely recommend it!
Written 27 October 2020
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Amanda
1 contribution
Oct 2020 • Couples
Excellent service & value. The steaks are brilliant, but you have to get the lamb chop sides as well. Delicious.
Written 27 October 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 8 September 2020
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Erika S
Copenhagen, Denmark97 contributions
Dec 2019
the place is very charming, we visited the place with a local guide who told us a lot about the place. when you visit Buenos Aires, you definetely cannot miss La Boca.
Written 20 April 2020
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Kim G
Toronto, Canada1,152 contributions
Jan 2020
We stopped in this neighbourhood on a city tour with our private guide. She explained that this area was originally settled by the immigrants arriving into Buenos Aires around 1880. They built up the area with materials they could find around the port area and then painted the buildings to give it character.
It is a very lively spot with lots of restaurants, touristy shops and tango in the streets. Fun to walk around and doesn't take a long time since it isn't a big area.
We were planning to go back in the evening but the front desk manager at our hotel said to avoid the area at night as it becomes very seedy and unsafe. Fun to see during the day.
It is a very lively spot with lots of restaurants, touristy shops and tango in the streets. Fun to walk around and doesn't take a long time since it isn't a big area.
We were planning to go back in the evening but the front desk manager at our hotel said to avoid the area at night as it becomes very seedy and unsafe. Fun to see during the day.
Written 17 April 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
mmlosey1119
Houston, TX1,216 contributions
Feb 2020
This was one of the stops on our morning city tour. We weren't there too long but long enough to absorb the experience. It is a street photographers dream with all the bright colors, shapes, textures, and people. However, it is extremely busy and packed with people so definitely not a place to go for a relaxing stroll. This was the only place we went for me to buy souvenirs so although many people may complain about the touristy side of it, I actually appreciated it since I struggled to find souvenirs everywhere else I went. If you've read other reviews, you probably know not to go at night and to go with an organized walking tour. Apparently, there are entrance costs that are included in any organized walking tour. And it is good to hear the history of the area from a guide so you learn more than just what you see with your eyes.
Written 10 April 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Wesley C
Tucson, AZ6,752 contributions
Oct 2019
Stopped here briefly on a city sightseeing tour. Small shopping area (El Caminito) with colorful buildings and street artists/performers. Purchased some original watercolor prints here at reasonable prices. Definitely geared to tourists. Surrounding area can be risky (especially at night) -- we were warned to stay within a 4 block area. Not sure if I would come here on my own. Besides shopping, the main draw of Boca is futbol/soccer. Drove past La Bombanera Stadium -- home of the Boca Juniors and National Hero Maradona.
Written 5 April 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Hola!! Alguien podría indicarme si el 25 de diciembre abren con normalidad los locales en caminito?
thaislene nascimento
Fortaleza, CE10 contributions
Indicação de um bom local pra comprar lembranças e que aceitem cartão de crédito?
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.
KatielouAustralia
Hobart, Australia1,512 contributions
We saw loads of children around the area, especially the stadium area. I did not see children in licensed premises.
natalia1908casla
Villa Ballester, Argentina95 contributions
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
Vai W
Buenos Aires, Argentina65 contributions
Recomiendo la visita un día sábado, dado que se reduce el riesgo de haber fútbol en el estadio de Boca Juniors. Estos eventos, provocan atascos propios de los días de partidos.
Los locales son de orientación turísticos y por lo tanto están todos abiertos. Mis saludos !
Francina B
Cordoba, Argentina1 contribution
Hola, quería averiguar qué tan seguro es caminar por la Boca en día de partido. Tengo pensado ir un domingo que hay partido en La Bombonera, ¿Se puede pasear tranquilo por Caminito? ¿Es más inseguro?
Klaus Völker
Krems an der Donau, Austria18 contributions
Sorry, I speak English, German and French! Non espanol! :(
Dulcinea D
8 contributions
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
Jesus A
Lima, Peru4,786 contributions
Frente a Caminito esta el antiguo puerto de BsAs, o Riachuelo como lo llaman allí. 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
HellenBrunaBrito
Nova Odessa, SP2 contributions
Boa tarde!
Como faço para ir de Onibus ao La Bombonera??
Estarei no centro, proximo ao Obelisco.
Cledjon Costa
Teresina, PI6 contributions
Se estiver hospedado no Bairro Recoleta, vc tem duas opções: linha 64 e 152. Ambas deixarão vc em frente ao tal Caminito.
Cuando es mejor ir? Sábado o domingo?
Facundo M
116 contributions
cualquier opción, podrías hacer Sabado La Boca y domingo Recoleta y/o San Telmo!
A_Screw_Loose
Penang Island, Malaysia198 contributions
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?
Bruno K
Tokyo, Japan51 contributions
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.
how to get to la boca
parikshar
98 contributions
I took a taxi to la Boca and back
Frequently Asked Questions about La Boca
- We recommend booking La Boca tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 77 La Boca tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience La Boca:
- Small-Group City Tour of Buenos Aires (From €27.47)
- Private Tour: Buenos Aires Like a Local (From €72.94)
- Premium City Tour of Buenos Aires (From €21.79)
- Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour (From €26.08)
- Full Day Bike Tour around Buenos Aires (From €73.67)
- Hotels near La Boca:
- (1.10 km) Mundo Bolivar
- (2.49 km) La Querencia de Buenos Aires
- (1.59 km) Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton
- (2.03 km) Lina's Tango Guesthouse
- (1.35 km) Ribera Sur Hotel
- Restaurants near La Boca:
- (0.14 km) Il Materello
- (0.12 km) La Despensa
- (0.14 km) Pizzeria Augusto
- (0.18 km) Catalina
- (0.24 km) Boca a Boca Tango
- Attractions near La Boca:
- (0.01 km) Puente Transbordador Nicolás Avellaneda
- (0.03 km) Balneario Municipal de Baradero
- (0.10 km) Prisma Kh
- (0.65 km) David Transfer Taxi
- (0.52 km) Mi Foto De Boca