Calle Museo Caminito in La Boca is easy to identify. The street museum, made up of bright and eye-catching houses lining the alley, is typical of immigrant dwellings that were found in the port area towards the latter half of the 19th century. Its history might be less tasteful than its appearance, however. The Caminito was a bridge over a small stream, which dried up and was filled in. Railways were then built there, but left abandoned; the area eventually became a dump.

Benito Quinquela Martín, an artist known for his paintings of the rough port life around La Boca, began spreading his colours on the canvas that was the buildings of Caminito, giving it a new life. Artists in the area were drawn in by his work and an artists’ community was eventually formed. The blend of red, blue and orange accompanied by shades of pink and yellow caught the attention of Juan de Dios Filiberto, who composed the famous tango, “Caminito”, which weaves the tale of a lost love, instantly making the stretch of buildings famous. Take the kids up the balcony to stand next to Juan and soccer legend Diego Maradona, or wave to Eva Perón from the street. Photographers, get your cameras ready to snap away at this pleasing aesthetic.