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The majority of immigrants, since the 19th century, came from Europe, mostly from Spain and Italy, but with a substantial influx of British and Germans. Also notable were Jewish immigrants escaping persecution. Between 1860 and 1930, newcomers from Spain and Italy accounted for 80% of the total immigration.. The total population of Argentina rose from 4 million in 1895 to 7.9 million in 1914, and to 15.8 million in 1947; during this time the country was settled by 1.5 million Italians and 1.4 million Spaniards, as well as Poles, Russians, French (more than 100,000 each), Germans, Austrians and Swiss ( also more than 100,000) Portuguese, Ukrainians, Yugoslavians, Czechs, Irish, Dutch, Scandinavians and people from other European and Middle Eastern countries.
Most immigrants arrived through the port of Buenos Aires and stayed in the capital or within Buenos Aires Province, as it still happens today. In 1895, immigrants accounted for 52% of the population in the Capital, and 31% in the province of Buenos Aires (some provinces of the littoral, such as Santa Fe, had about 40%, and the Patagonian provinces about 50%). In 1914, before World War I caused many European immigrants to return to their homeland in order to join the respective armies, the overall rate of foreign-born population reached its peak, almost 30%.
La Boca: It was the first port of Buenos Aires City. The neighborhood was seat of immigrants, mainly native Genoeses, who arrived between 1880 and 1930. Among the most outstandingplaces in the aera you ll find the Museum Street "Caminito" De la Rivera Theater (following the advice of the artist Quinquela Martin its seats were painted in different colors), the Fine Arts Museum of La Boca and the "Vuelta de Rocha", where one has a good view of Ni colas Avellaneda Bridge. We also suggest enjoying the peculiarity of the place sitting at a bar, appreciating the metal sheet houses painted with different colors, that inspired poets andpainters. On weekends, thousand of tourists go around the neighborhood that displays street shows, handicrafts exhibits and different attractions.
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