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La Recoleta

La Recoleta

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La Recoleta

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Located in the elegant Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, La Recoleta Cemetery is one of the city’s most visited landmarks. Known for its grand mausoleums and narrow avenues, it feels more like an open-air museum than a cemetery.

Background and history

The cemetery opened in the early 19th century on land that once belonged to a Franciscan convent. Over time, Argentina’s most influential families built elaborate tombs here, resulting in a remarkable collection of architectural styles, including Neoclassical, Art Deco, and Gothic Revival. The cemetery reflects the wealth, politics, and social history of Buenos Aires.

Why visit

Visitors come to admire the ornate mausoleums, statues, and crypts, many of which resemble small palaces. The cemetery is also famous as the burial place of Eva Perón, one of Argentina’s most iconic figures. Walking through its grid-like paths offers a quiet, reflective contrast to the busy city surrounding it.

How to experience it with Civitatis

With Civitatis, you can explore La Recoleta Cemetery on guided tours that explain the stories behind its most notable tombs and families. A guided visit helps you understand the symbolism, history, and personalities that shaped Argentina’s past.

Did you know...

La Recoleta Cemetery covers about 14 acres (5.5 hectares) and contains more than 6,000 mausoleums, many of which are protected as national monuments.

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