The vibrantly hued paint coating the houses in La Boca is one of the neighborhood's most noted and beloved characteristics. What began as an exercise in frugal necessity is now a mark of pride for the area, which served as the main port of entry for Italian immigrants in the 19th century. Leftover paint was scavenged from docks on the harbor, bringing ashore bright colors more typically found on sea faring vessels. Today, this colorful legacy delights visitors and serves as the perfect backdrop for the artists and performers who call La Boca home.

Sizes Available
Nominal Size Nominal
Thickness		 Actual Size
Metric (mm)		 Actual Size
Thickness (mm)
6" x 6" 3/8" 147 x 147 10.5
12" x 12" 3/8" 297 x 297 10.5
4" x 24" 3/8" 97 x 597 10.5
12" x 24" 3/8" 297 x 597 10.5
24" x 24" 3/8" 597 x 597 10.5
2" x 4" Mosaics 3/8" 297 x 597 10.5
Listello 3/8" 218 x 297 10.5
       
With a color as vibrant and rich as the heritage of the neighborhood whose name it bears, La Boca is a true camel, an elusive shade that when captured is warmth itself.

 

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