Thanks to its resident artist, Marino Santa María, Calle Lanín in Barracas (the neighborhood bordering La Boca to the south) is entirely covered in a rainbow of mosaics.

Santa María resides in and operates his workshop in Lanín 33.

With the help of his neighbors, the city government, the Buenos Aires Fine Arts museum, and UNESCO, there are now over 35 painted and mosaic homes on Calle Lanín.

His idea was to bring art to the people, rather than hide it away in a museum.

Lanín is an easy add on to any trip to La Boca, but I recommend taking a taxi or Uber to get there.

This isn’t a neighborhood you want to get lost in. This guided tour is a great option if you’d like the security of a local guide (and their insider knowledge).