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TOURIST TOUR: LA BOCA
- Garibaldi Street.
It is a street divided by a train track length wise, and, along three blocks, you can see the genuine construction style of the neighbourhood with houses made of metal sheets and painted in various colours.
- Calle Museo Caminito.
Originally, a narrow stream run on this spot and then the train; it was re modeled in 1950 by a group of neighbours, among them Quinquela Martin, who suggested giving the name of "Caminito" to the 100-meter street as in homage to the famous tango of Peñalosa and Filiberto written in 1926. For a while, plays were represented there using the facades of the houses as scenery. As time passed by, there were donations coming from various artists and now there is a crafts fair.
- Fundación Proa. Pedro de Mendoza
1929
This is a non-profit making institution dedicated to the dissemination of contemporary art. It has worked here since 1996. Art exhibits of a great level are made there. From its terrace on the first floor, you can see the remnants of the old port of Buenos Aires and there is an excellent view of the Riachuelo. On the second floor, there is a courtyard dedicated to reading.
- School Pedro de Mendoza and Museum Quinquela Martín. Pedro de
Mendoza 1835/43.
In 1933, Benito Quinquela Martin (painter, benefactor and illustrious neighbour) donated a piece of land for the construction of a building that would house a primary school, an Argentine art museum and his own home and workshop. The collection of the Museum, which is exhibited on the third floor, was initiated by Quinquela Martin and includes more than 90 pieces. His art was inspired by the intense life of the port neighbourhood of La Boca. In addition, the museum displays a collection of figureheads, mostly made in the of La Boca.
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