La Boca

La Boca has the famous colorful houses and tourist attractions, but it's only safe during busy daytime hours with lots of other tourists around. Don't go there at night.

La Boca's colorful Caminito street is worth seeing, but you need to be very careful about when you visit. Go only during busy daytime hours when there are lots of tourist groups and security guards around the main attractions. The painted houses and soccer culture make for great photos when you're surrounded by other tourists. But this neighborhood gets genuinely dangerous after sunset - even locals avoid walking here at night. Plan a focused visit during peak daylight hours, ideally with organized tours, and leave well before evening. The difference between day and night safety here is dramatic, so timing is everything.