Graffitimundo

Graffitimundo is a Buenos Aires organisation dedicated to the city's street art. The organisation began working with local artists in 2009, and its stated mission is to raise awareness of the heritage and culture of Argentine urban art, connect more people with the scene and document its cultural and historical context. Over the years it has worked with museums, galleries, NGOs, community groups, universities, businesses and the media.

Its tours show a side of the city that most visitors miss. The Street Art Walking Tour starts in Colegiales and ends in Chacarita, passing through Palermo Hollywood, and covers the modern street art movement in Buenos Aires, with a short introduction to the country's history and its tradition of expression on the street. The Street Art Origins Tour is described as the company's original and most popular tour, a visual introduction to the city's street art. The Urban Art and Activism Tour heads to several areas in the south of the city, including the historic and industrial barrio of La Boca, where art and social issues are closely linked.

Tours are run in English, and private tours can be tailored to a group's interests, which works well for families, schools or companies. Graffitimundo also runs stencil and graffiti workshops for anyone who wants to try the techniques, and it supports projects with artists that change over time.

Because the tours are outdoors, they are subject to cancellation in bad weather, so keep an eye on the forecast and your email. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water and sun protection in summer, and bring a camera or phone with space for photographs. Meeting points and times are confirmed when you book, so check your messages beforehand.

Graffitimundo suits art lovers, photographers, families with older children and repeat visitors who have already seen the main sights. The walking tour pairs well with an afternoon in Palermo, where you can continue to Home Hotel's garden restaurant or the cafés of Palermo Soho, while the activism tour makes a thoughtful companion to a visit to Caminito in La Boca. Contact the team by email at [email protected] or by phone.