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| Country |  Argentina |
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| Autonomous City | Buenos Aires | ||
| Comuna | C4 | ||
| Important sites | Caminito, La Bombonera |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2001) | |||
| • Total | 46,494 | ||
| • Density | 14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | ART (UTC-3) | ||
La Boca is a neighborhood, or barrio of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires. It retains a strong European flavour, with many of its early settlers being from the Italian city of Genoa. In fact the name has a strong assonance with the Genoese neighborhood of Boccadasse (or Bocadaze in Genoese dialect), and some people believe[who?] that the Buenos Aires barrio was indeed named after it. The conventional explanation is that the neighborhood sits at the mouth ("boca" in Spanish) of the Riachuelo.
In 1882, after a lengthy general strike, La Boca seceded from Argentina, and the rebels raised the Genoese flag, which was immediately torn down personally by then President Julio Argentino Roca.
It is known among sports fans for La Bombonera the home of Boca Juniors, one of the world's best known football clubs. La Boca is a popular destination for tourists visiting Argentina, with its colourful houses and pedestrian street, the Caminito, where tango artists perform and tango-related memorabilia is sold. Other attractions include the La Ribera theatre, many tango clubs and Italian taverns.
It has also been a centre for radical politics, having elected the first socialist member of the Argentine Congress (Alfredo Palacios in 1935) and was home to many demonstrations during the crisis of 2001.
As one of Buenos Aires's 48 barrios, La Boca is located in the city's south-east near its old port. The barrio of Barracas is to the west; San Telmo and Puerto Madero are to the north. In La Boca many of the residents are of mixed European descent. Mainly Italian, Spanish, German, French, Arab and Basque.
Gallery [link]
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Nineteenth century Ghost Tower, on Wenceslao Villafañe Street
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The Caminito of tango lore, an example of the colour of La Boca attributable to local artist Benito Quinquela Martín
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Brightly painted houses in Caminito
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The riverwalk at the Rocha Bend of the Riachuelo
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The former Canale Biscuit Co. factory, now upscale lofts, La Boca.
References [link]
- ^ "The emblems of the 48 barrios of Buenos Aires were presented" (Spanish) by ámbito.com August 29, 2011
External links [link]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: La Boca, Buenos Aires |
- A Flags of the World article about flags used in La Boca
- Caminito Street at La Boca neighbourhood
- A Brief Look into the History of La Boca
Coordinates: 34°38′08″S 58°21′53″W / 34.63556°S 58.36472°W
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La Boca Formation
The La Boca Formation is a geological formation in Mexico. It dates back to the Middle Jurassic.
Vertebrate fauna
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Radio Stations - La Boca
RADIO STATION |
GENRE |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Voz De Gracia - Puerto Rico | Oldies,Christian,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WMEG-FM 106.9 (La Mega) Guayama, PR | Top 40,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WIPR-FM 91.3 (Allegro FM) San Juan, PR | Classical,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WRTU-FM 89.7 (Radio Universidad) San Juan, PR | Varied,World,World Europe | Puerto Rico |
| WPAB-AM 550 Ponce, Puerto Rico | News Talk,News,Talk | Puerto Rico |
| Radio CASA Pueblo (WOQI 1020 AM) Adjuntas, PR | Varied,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WPRA-AM 990 (La Primera) Mayaguez, PR | Varied,Oldies,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WUNO-AM 630 (Noti Uno) San Juan, PR | News | Puerto Rico |
| WTIL-AM 1300 (Radio UItil) Mayagueez, PR | Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| Radio Triunfo 96.9 FM | Latin Hits,World Tropical | Puerto Rico |
| WIOA-FM 99.9 (Estereo Tempo) San Juan, PR | Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WAPA-AM 680 San Juan, PR | News | Puerto Rico |
| Radio Aposento de Oracion (Nueva Unción Radio) | Religious,Christian | Puerto Rico |
| Nueva Vida | Christian Contemporary,Religious,Christian | Puerto Rico |
| WKAQ-AM 580 (Radio Reloj) San Juan, PR | News Talk,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| RetroPR.com | 90s,Varied,80s | Puerto Rico |
| WPUC-FM 88.9 (Catolica Radio) Ponce, PR | Adult Contemporary,Religious,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WRRH-FM 106.1 (Renacer) Hormigueros, PR | Christian | Puerto Rico |
| WPRM-FM 99.1 (Salsoul) San Juan, PR | Latin Hits,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WCAD-FM 105.7 (Alfa Rock) San Juan, PR | Rock | Puerto Rico |
| La X Radio | World Tropical | Puerto Rico |
| WKAQ-FM 104.7 (KQ 105) San Juan,PR | Latin Hits | Puerto Rico |
| Reggaeton Radio | Latin Hits,Rap | Puerto Rico |
| Radio Yunque 93 FM WYQE-FM Naguabo,PR | Latin Hits,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WOYE-FM 97.3 (Magic 97.3) San Juan, PR | 90s,80s | Puerto Rico |
| WWNA-AM 1340 (Radio Una 1340) Aguadilla, PR | Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WZNT-FM 93.7 (Zeta 93) San Juan, PR | Latin Hits,Spanish | Puerto Rico |
| WABA 850 AM | News Talk,Latin Hits | Puerto Rico |
Podcasts:
La Boca
ALBUMS
- 90's Hits Euro Dance Remix Classics, Volume 1 released: 2012
90's Hits Euro Dance Remix Classics, Volume 1
Released 2012- Children 2012 (Davincii remix)
- Insomnia (rework)
- Enjoy the Silence (Pacific State Chillout mix)
- Believe (90's Anthems version)
- Ice Ice Baby (Dan Drake Levels remix)
- I Like to Move It (Twister on Madagascar edit)
- U Can't Touch This (Calabria Inc remix)
- Music (Reloaded Electro mix)
- Music Sounds Better With You (Ministry of Funk WMC dub)
- One More Time (Calvin Chase remix)
- Gypsy Woman (John's Get Physical dub)
- Lady (Hear Me Tonight) (RFN Electro Ocean Drive mix)
- Magic Carpet Ride (Miami's All Fedde Up Latin dub)
- Bailando (Paul Guetta Uplifiting Funhouse edit)
- It's My Life (Swedish Pop remix)
- King of My Castle (Ghettolectro edit)
- No Limit (Steven Levis Electro mix)
- More and More (Hypnotic mix)
- Getaway (dub Kontor mix)
- Sweet Dreams (Alex M remix)
- Everybody's Free (To Feel Good) (At the Playboy Mansion mix)
- Sex Bomb (Mike Misar remix)
- A Deeper Love (Starborn airplay edit)
- Show Me Love (Steve Le Grand Get Physical mix)
- Finally (Dave Sinclair Pacha Sax dub)
- Unfinished Sympathy (Remastered mix)
- Boombastic (Focus on Sub dub)
- Here Comes the Hotstepper (Bounty Killa dub)
- Black or White (Paul Guetta edit)
- The Boy Is Mine (Uplifting remix)
- Walking in Memphis (Euphoria mix)
- Zombie (MK Ultra dance mix)
- My Heart Will Go On (Jack Sauce mix)
- Saltwater (Arne Gritzka's Ibiza dub)
- Sweet Harmony (Matthew Kramer mix)
- Ecuador (trance Future mix)
- Sunchyme (Northern Lights mix)
- Wonderful Days (Gardenrockaz remix)
- All Together Now (American Hands Up dance mix)
- Better Off Alone (Anjuna remix)
