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Barrio in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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The south of Buenos Aires includes the colorful La Boca and Barracas neighborhoods.
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Pedestrian street with arts and crafts. Tango dancers are in the cobblestone streets. The buildings are painted in bright colors.
The 49,000 capacity home of Boca Juniors - the most famous football club in Argentina and club of its most famous son - Diego Maradona. The large crowd is loud and passionate - watching a match is not for the faint hearted. Besides regular football matches, La Bombonera can be visited. You will be guided through the changing rooms, the viewers areas and you will also spend some moments on the very playing field.
Buenos Aires Transporter Bridge
The transporter bridge was the first link to connect Buenos Aires with the outskirts on the other side of the Riachuelo River.
A street where all houses are decorated with colorful tile mosaics.
Among other sights a huge metal structure can be seen.
You may try to catch a row boat to Avellaneda on the other side of the water for $0.50 pesos, but the rower may not allow you to if you are a tourist, saying the other side it's dangerous (peligroso).
A bit overpriced, but very nice if you want a view of the old bridge.
If you're looking for a simple, clean and affordable place, this is the one. Don't expect the services of a full hotel, it's much simpler, but much, much better than a hostel, including private clean bathrooms. It's not far away from downtown, with easy bus, cab or subte(subway) access.
There is no subte to La Boca, but buses go there. Walking to La Boca from other neighborhoods is not advisable due to safety concerns. Instead, take a taxi or bus.
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