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! El Caminito<br />
This curving, cobblestone<br />
street is famous for its colorful<br />
conventillos built by Italian<br />
immigrants. Made of corrugated<br />
zinc, the multi-hued paint<br />
scheme dates back to the<br />
original inhabitants, who coated<br />
the houses in leftover paint from<br />
the adjacent port. Today, the<br />
street is part of a vibrant scene<br />
that includes artists selling their<br />
wares, along with atmospheric<br />
tango bars and cafés. d Map G6<br />
La Bombonera @ La Bombonera (The Chocolate<br />
Box) is the iconic home of<br />
Boca Juniors, the country’s<br />
fanatically followed soccer club<br />
and Diego Maradona’s beloved<br />
team. Built in 1940, the stadium<br />
is electrifying on game days. Its<br />
three distinct tiers rise almost<br />
vertically above the field. d Map<br />
G6 • Brandsen 805, La Boca • 4362-1<strong>10</strong>0<br />
• Open <strong>10</strong>am–6pm daily • Adm<br />
• www.bocajuniors.com.ar<br />
£ Fundación Proa<br />
Housed in a recycled port<br />
building, the Fundación Proa is<br />
one of the city’s most stimulating<br />
art spaces. Showcasing<br />
major art movements of the<br />
The tiered seating at La Bombonera soccer stadium<br />
The narrow façade of Casa Mínima<br />
20th century, the museum holds<br />
six temporary exhibitions each<br />
year. Previous memorable shows<br />
have included Diego Rivera and<br />
Marcel Duchamp. d Map G6 • Avda.<br />
Pedro de Mendoza 1929, La Boca • 4<strong>10</strong>4-<br />
<strong>10</strong>00 • Open 11am–7pm Tue–Sun • Adm<br />
• www.proa.org<br />
$ Casa Mínima<br />
The littlest house in San<br />
Telmo, Casa Mínima measures a<br />
tiny 8 ft by 26 ft (2 m by 8 m). It<br />
was originally a carriage entrance<br />
to the mansion next door, but<br />
was gifted by the owner to his<br />
freed slaves in 1813. d Map F3<br />
• Pasaje Lorenzo 380, San Telmo • 4361-<br />
3002 • Tours: <strong>10</strong>:30am, 3pm Mon–Fri<br />
• Adm • www.elzanjon.com.ar<br />
San Telmo is the best place to buy filete, a flamboyant folk art that<br />
commonly adorns storefronts, buses, and tango halls.<br />
Around Town – San Telmo & La Boca 73
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