Caminito is a short lane of brightly painted houses in La Boca, a former port district shaped by Italian immigrants. Artist Benito Quinquela Martin helped create the street, and Boca Juniors' stadium, La Bombonera, is nearby.
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Essential details
Quick facts
Ticket price: Free to walk.
Hours: Best visited in daylight.
Recommended visit: 1 to 2 hours.
Getting there
Address: Caminito, La Boca.
Nearest transport: Buses or a taxi from the centre.
On foot: Stay on Caminito and the main tourist streets.
Accessibility & comfort
Access: Cobbled and uneven.
Crowds: Crowded with tour groups at midday.
Facilities: Cafes and souvenir stalls.
How to fit Caminito and La Boca into your day
Morning: Go in the morning, before the crowds.
Midday: Lunch at a parrilla on Caminito.
Afternoon: Visit the Quinquela Martin museum or La Bombonera.
Before you go
Do not wander far beyond the tourist streets.
Take a taxi back, especially at dusk.
Keep phones and cameras out of sight when walking.
