These Three Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires Are Bursting with Color

San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo by Gustavo Sánchez on Unsplash

Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of Latin America’s capitals on everyone’s bucket list, and it’s bursting with many colorful streets filled with street art, retro stores, and cute cafes. If you want to explore them all during your visit, these three neighborhoods are a good place to start.

La Boca

La Boca is one of the most popular places with tourists visiting Buenos Aires, thanks to its many colorful houses scattered all around the neighborhoods. The colorful alley and street museum Caminito is one of its most visited attractions, and it perfectly encapsulates the vibrant spirit of the entire city.

Palermo

Palermo, especially its upscale subsections Palermo Soho, is Buenos Aires’ top spot for alternative crowds. In addition to being covered with colorful street art, this neighborhood has a lot of character thanks to its retro bars, cafés, restaurant, and boutique stores.

San Telmo

The Pastel-colored San Telmo is one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods, but that didn’t stop it from becoming a part of its urban landscape. Its cobblestone streets are filled with artists and dancers, and you’ll discover many vibrant cafés and antique shops during your visit.