The Caminito is the most famous area of the La Boca neighborhood and one of the attractions and symbols of the city of Buenos Aires.
Several balconies and patios feature fun sculptures of tango dancers and other characters. It is the most colorful area of the city with little houses that have several souvenir shops and charming restaurants with tango presentations.
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1. Cachafaz Caminito
Caminito
The Cachafaz Caminito (formerly Havanna) is located in an emblematic colorful corner house. There you can buy several delicacies from this famous brand.
Magallanes 837, C1166 CABA, Argentina
2. Patio Quinquela
Patio Quinquela
Patio Quinquela is a small open mall with many options for souvenirs, such as t-shirts, prints, soaps, etc.
ACB, Magallanes 878, C1166 C1166ACB, Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. El Nuevo Almacén
El Nuevo Almacén
At El Nuevo Almacén you will find many kinds of souvenirs such as paintings, ceramics, key chains, and magnets.
Gral. Gregorio Aráoz de Lamadrid 757, Buenos Aires, Argentina
4. Outlet Factory Caminito Center
The Outlet Factory Caminito Center is another place with many souvenir options.
Dr. del Valle Iberlucea 1256, C1160 ABN, Buenos Aires, Argentina
5. Dulce de Leche Argento
Photo Credit: Havanna
Dulce de Leche Argento offers a wide variety of alfajores and dulce de leche.
Magallanes 860, C1166ACB, C1166ACB CABA, Argentina
6. Artesanía Caminito
Artesanía Caminito is another souvenir store that has options for hats, caps, key chains, and magnets.
Gral. Gregorio Aráoz de Lamadrid 766, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Where to eat in Caminito
It is worth stopping at one of the restaurants and enjoying the tango dancers.
1. Caminito Tango Club
The Caminito Tango Club is a popular restaurant among tourists, it is a good option to taste Argentinean cuisine and watch tango dancers.
Dr. del Valle Iberlucea 1151, C1160 ABK, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. La Barrica Restaurant & Bistrot
Photo Credit: La Barrica Restaurant & Bistrot Buenos Aires
La Barrica Restaurant & Bistrot has a charming atmosphere and features a beautiful tango presentation. The meat is very tasty.
3. Café Proa Restaurant
Photo Credit: Café Proa Buenos Aires Restaurant
The Proa Foundation has a café restaurant, the menu offers options of salads, pasta, snacks, and desserts such as alfajores and pies.
C1169AAD, Av. Don Pedro de Mendoza 1901-1999, C1169AAD CABA, Argentina
4. El Gran Paraíso
Photo Credit: El Gran Paraíso
El Gran Paraíso has a patio surrounded by plants and trees and has a casual atmosphere. The menu offers Argentinean meat options, empanadas, and also vegetarian dishes, salads, and grilled vegetables.
Gral. José Garibaldi 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina
History of the Caminito
The Caminito was named after a popular tango of the same name, the work of Juan de Dios Filiberto.
The place was inaugurated in 1959 by the initiative of Boquense artist Benito Quinquela Martín and has become an icon of the La Boca neighborhood.
The Caminito Passage stretches between the corners of Gral. José Garibaldi & Gral. Gregorio Aráoz de Lamadrid and Magallanes y Del Valle Ibarlucea.
Near Camito is the famous Boca Juniors stadium, La Bombonera, which has a museum. For soccer lovers, it is well worth the visit.
Caminito Buenos Aires
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