La Boca (Caminito Street)
Buenos Aires
Caminito is a renowned street museum and traditional alley located in the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is celebrated for its brightly painted houses and its cultural significance as the inspiration for the famous 1926 tango "Caminito," composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto. Originally, the area was a small stream flowing into the Riachuelo River during the 1800s, later replaced by railway tracks. After the railroad's closure in 1954, the area fell into disrepair until Argentine artist Benito Quinquela MartĂn revitalized it by painting the walls in vivid pastel colors and establishing a stage for performances. Today, Caminito is not only a symbol of Argentine culture and tango but also a lively tourist attraction featuring street art, shops, and theaters, preserving the neighborhood's working-class roots and artistic spirit.
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Tipp: The best time to visit Caminito is during the daytime when the colorful street and open-air museums are fully visible and vibrant. Visitors are encouraged to explore early to avoid crowds and enjoy live tango performances. Purchasing tickets or booking guided tours in advance can enhance the experience, especially during weekends and holidays. Discounts may be available for students and seniors. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to the street's pedestrian nature.
Interessante Fakten
- •The name "Caminito" means "little walkway" or "little path" in Spanish.
- •The famous tango "Caminito" was composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto in 1926 inspired by this street.
- •The disused railway tracks remain visible at the end of Caminito along Garibaldi Street.
- •Benito Quinquela MartĂn, a local artist, spearheaded the area's colorful restoration in the 1950s.
- •A wooden-plank stage was originally built in 1960 and replaced by a theater house in 1972.
Geschichte
In the 1800s, a small stream ran along the current route of Caminito, which later dried up and was replaced by railway tracks for the Buenos Aires and Puerto de la Ensenada Railway.
The railway closed in 1954, leaving the area neglected and used as a landfill.
Between 1954 and 1960, artist Benito Quinquela MartĂn transformed the area by painting the walls and establishing a stage, revitalizing the neighborhood.
This restoration connected with the tango culture through the famous song "Caminito," composed by his friend Juan de Dios Filiberto in 1926.
OrtsfĂĽhrer
The Colorful Houses1950s
The vibrant, pastel-colored houses lining Caminito are iconic and were painted by Benito Quinquela MartĂn to revive the street's spirit and attract visitors.
Caminito Stage and Theater1960 (stage), 1972 (theater)
Originally a wooden-plank stage established in 1960 to host tango performances, it was later replaced by a theater house in 1972, continuing the area's tradition of live cultural events.
