The La Boca neighborhood sits at the mouth of the Riachuelo Matanza River, which is what gave it its name. The neighborhood is home to the Boca Juniors Futball Club, one of the most popular leagues in the country. The stadium (La Bombonera) and the area around it are decked out in the team colors of vibrant blue and gold. They say the colors were chosen based on the first ship to dock in the river after the team was organized, which happened to be a Swedish ship. I don't know how true that is, but the colors match!
The other big draw for the neighborhood is El Caminito, a small grouping of streets and alleys known for the artists and artisans who display and sell their wares there. The area retains its initial charm with building construction primarily still consisting of corrugated sheets of zinc painted bright colors. You can get souveniers, unique, one-of-a-kind artwork, street food, fresh juices, and so many more things here. The neightborhood is an absolute charm, even when the Juniors aren't playing!
The fresh juice was on par with Simply or Florida's Natural. It wasn't, however, "Costa Rica bridge" good!
It doesn't take long to stroll through the neighborhood, and it is well worth the bus fare to come down or just get off the HOHO bus for a while!
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