By the way, here’s what Lonely Planet writes of La Boca:
La Boca is not the kind of neighborhood for casual strolls — it can be downright rough in spots. Don’t stray from the riverside walk or the tourist sections of Caminito, Del Valle Iberlucea and Magallanes, especially alone or toting expensive cameras. There’s nothing you’d want to see outside these areas anyway.
Hm, so i guess inland on Defensa isolated on one side of a deserted street with a fancy SLR wasn’t so smart. My bad!
