La Boca

La Boca (Spanish: [la ˈβoka]; "the Mouth", probably of the Matanza River) is a neighborhood (barrio) of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.

This article is about the barrio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For the geological formation in Mexico, see La Boca Formation. For other uses, see Boca (disambiguation).
La Boca
Neighborhood
Brightly painted houses in Caminito
Emblem
Location of La Boca within Buenos Aires
CountryArgentina
Autonomous CityBuenos Aires
ComunaC4
Important sitesCaminito, Estadio Alberto J. Armando
Area
 • Total3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total46,494
 • Density14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)

Its location near the Port of Buenos Aires meant the neighbourhood became a melting pot of different cultures during the 20th century, when millions of immigrants from Europe and Asia arrived to Argentina. In particular, many of its settlers originated from the Italian region of Liguria. The neighbourhood became a cornerstone for porteño culture, being an important site during the early development of the tango.

Today, it is mostly known for being home to Boca Juniors, one of the two largest football teams in Argentina.

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