Palette+Place: The Colors of La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Colors of La Boca, Buenos Aires by Wanderlust Designer

Many times you hear people describe a location or place as being quite “colorful.” The first thought I have when this is said is that this place is full of a interests, excitement and potentially eccentric… Rarely do I interpret this to mean, literally, there is lots of color. Well, La Boca in Buenos Aires changed that for me.

La Boca is truly a colorful neighborhood filled with bold bright hues everywhere you look. Located along the Riachuelo river, at the “mouth” (hence the name), this spot can’t be missed. The brightly painted doors, windows, trim, shutters, sidings and more playfully play with the everyday life of hanging laundry, light posts, and residents. The streets are filled with artists set up to sell their latest drawings, locals taking a break on a bench, the occasional couple dancing the tango, and, of course, tourists.

So when in Buenos Aires, be sure to head to La Boca for a colorful treat.

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