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La Boca the Local Story Behind the Postcard

By Social & Cultural
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 79 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 10m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Go beyond the colorful façades of Caminito and discover the real La Boca. This is not a standard tourist tour; it’s an anthropological exploration of one of Buenos Aires’s most iconic and contradictory neighborhoods.

We will delve into the past and present of this vibrant district, from its origins as a gritty port town for millions of immigrants to its current status as a world-famous, Instagrammable attraction. Be prepared to do more than just listen; this is an interactive experience where you are encouraged to ask questions, share your perspectives, and discuss the fascinating forces that have shaped La Boca.

Who were the immigrants who built La Boca, and who are its inhabitants today? How did Club Atlético Boca Juniors become a global phenomenon? How has gentrification and tourism changed the neighborhood’s identity?

Join us for a walk that will change how you see Buenos Aires. Book your spot now and uncover the story behind the postcard!

Activity location

  • La Previa de Irala
    • 40 Irala
    • C1165, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monumento a la cordialidad Argentino - Uruguaya
    • 281-299 Avenida Martín García
    • C1165, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Check availability

Español - La Boca
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 10 minutes2h 10m
    2h 10m
  • Spanish

Español - La Boca

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
RM 78.57 x 1 AdultRM 78.57
Total
Price is RM 78.57
Until Fri, 20 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    University Degree Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

La Previa de Irala

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Iconic street for the Boca Jrs. supporters

Parque Social y Deportivo Casa Amarilla

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Community pillars: the Boca Jrs. Social Foundation

Teatro Verdi - Association Friends of the Lyric (Pass by)

Historic institutions: Verdi Theatre, Italian Bank, and Salesians Church

Av. Almte. Brown 1199

  • 10m
Historic institutions: Verdi Theatre, Italian Bank, and Salesians Church

Banchero

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Culinary landmarks: The legendary Banchero Pizzeria and Roma Coffee Bar

Colegio San Juan Evangelista

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Historic institutions: Verdi Theatre, Italian Bank, and Salesians Church

NAS DOM- Sociedad Mutual Croata Argentina Nas Dom - Sede La Boca

  • 10m
Yugoslavian Cultural Centre (hidden gem of immigration history)

Coffee and Bar Roma

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Culinary landmarks: The legendary Banchero Pizzeria and Roma Coffee Bar

Plazoleta Bomberos Voluntarios de La Boca

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Community pillars: The Volunteer Firefighters station

Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera) (Pass by)

Boca Juniors Stadium (La Bombonera) & its vibrant surroundings

Caminito

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The famous colorful façades of Caminito

Location

Activity location

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    La Previa de Irala
    • 40 Irala
    • C1165, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Monumento a la cordialidad Argentino - Uruguaya
    • 281-299 Avenida Martín García
    • C1165, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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