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Caminito Street
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays avoids large tour groups, late afternoon golden hour gives the best light for photos and lively street performances.
Budget tips
Walking along Caminito is free; small museums and staged tango photos charge fees, so check prices before booking. Skip pricey on-street photo packages, eat at side-street cafes for better value, and carry small bills to avoid card surcharges.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Culture and art lovers, Day trippers
Plan your visit
30-60 minutes
About
Hurtige fakta: Brightly colored houses line the street, creating a lively and artistic atmosphere where tango dancers often perform for enthusiastic crowds. Small shops and cafés invite visitors to soak up the vibrant culture while admiring murals that tell stories of the area's immigrant past.
Højdepunkter: The street is famous for its vibrant, colorful houses painted in bright shades of blue, yellow, and red that were originally made from leftover paint from nearby shipyards. Every day, local tango dancers perform passionately in the open air, offering impromptu lessons and creating a lively atmosphere filled with the sounds of accordion and guitar.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection, pavement is uneven in places.
- Best photo spots are the corner of Caminito and Magallanes and the small bridge near the colorful facades.
- Visit early on weekdays or late afternoon to avoid the biggest tour groups and reduce pickpocket risk.
- Politely ask before photographing performers or vendors, and decline staged photo offers that demand payment.
Practical info
Klik for at booke en GRATIS gåtur i Buenos Aires, Argentina
Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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