Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ENTERTAINMENT
USINA DEL ARTE
(
http://agendacultural.buenosaires.gob.ar
; Agustín Caffarena 1)
This restored old electricity factory is
a valiant attempt to breathe new life into an edgy section of La Boca. It's a gorgeous red-
brick building complete with scenic clock tower, and its concert hall is now the home to
Buenos Aires' philharmonic and national symphony orchestras.
The Usina can hold up to 1200 spectators and also hosts dance, theater and art exhibi-
tions - the acoustics are top-notch. It's open only during concerts and guided tours; check
the city's website for current happenings.
THEATER
LA BOMBONERA STADIUM
(Brandsen)
The La Bombonera Stadium is home of the Boca Juniors football team - the
former club of disgraced superstar Diego Armando Maradona. You can take a peek at it via
the Museo de la Pasión Boquense (
Click here
). Game tickets are hard to come by - it's best
to go via travel or tour agencies like Tangol (
Click here
)
.
STADIUM
TEATRO DE LA RIBERA
( 4302-1536; Av Don Pedro de Mendoza 1821)
This small, colorful theater, funded by famous
Argentine painter Benito Quinquela Martín, was built in 1971 and holds nearly 650 seats.
Check out the upright piano in the lobby; it was painted by Quinquela Martín.
THEATER
