Recoleta Cemetery

Getting to Recoleta Cemetery is straightforward for most travelers. The site sits in the upscale Recoleta neighborhood, well connected by city buses, ride shares, and the Subte (subway). Most visitors find mornings or late afternoons comfortable, especially to dodge busy tour groups. While the entrance is free for residents, foreign tourists now pay a small fee. Expect some crowds, but there’s usually space to wander in peace, especially away from the busiest walkways.

• Best time to visit: Weekday mornings or late afternoons from March to November to avoid heat and crowds
• How to get there: By Subte (Line H, Las Heras station), bus (lines 10, 17, 41, 59, and more), or a 10-minute taxi ride from central districts
• Accessibility: Main paths are paved and mostly flat, but some areas have uneven stones; wheelchairs and strollers can manage most sections
• Average visit duration: 1-2 hours for highlights; longer for photos or deep history buffs

In Recoleta Cemetery, visitors enter a city of the dead—a labyrinthine small town of mausoleums and lush courtyards. Some tombs catch the eye with carved cherubs, distressed angels, and even miniature Greek temples. History buffs linger by the resting place of Eva Perón, while art lovers find delight in stories told through stained glass and stone. For every world-famous monument, there’s a lesser-known corner where ivy, cracked tiles, or quiet statues shelter poignant details.

• Key sights: Eva Perón’s tomb (Duarte family), the elaborate crypt of Rufina Cambaceres, and Admiral Brown’s Celtic-inspired mausoleum
• Unique experiences: Guided English-language tours for deep stories, posting a wish at the tomb of Liliana Crociati, or pausing by tree-lined outer edges where stray cats sunbathe
• Photo-worthy locations: Central avenues with dramatic light, the entrance gate’s neoclassical columns, hidden courtyards dotted with marble urns
• Cultural or historical facts: Final resting place for presidents, poets, Nobel winners; mausoleums reflect a century of changing architectural tastes and Argentinian family histories