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Step through the monumental gates of La Recoleta Cemetery and enter a frozen microcosm of Argentine high society. This is not merely a burial ground; it is a spectacular, fiercely competitive city of the dead where the nation's elite continued their rivalries in marble and bronze. From the heavily fortified bank-vault tomb of Eva Perón to the macabre journey of a decapitated general, and the heartbreaking bronze folds of a young bride's dress, you will uncover the grandiose, visually striking, and often dark history of Argentina's most powerful figures.
- A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 84 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Buenos Aires's main station, take local public transport toward Recoleta Cemetery. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to the cemetery entrance. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1La Recoleta Cemetery
The monumental neoclassical gates that serve as the threshold between the bustling modern city and the silent, opulent history within.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The towering obelisk tomb of a foundational Argentine president, crowned with a bronze condor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A striking Neo-Gothic tomb featuring a bronze statue of a young woman in a wedding dress and her beloved dog.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4La Recoleta Cemetery
The green-painted tomb of the Irish-born founder of the Argentine Navy, partially constructed from melted-down cannons.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Eva Peron's Tomb
The heavily fortified, black marble resting place of Eva Perón, whose embalmed body endured a decades-long, globe-trotting odyssey.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6La Recoleta Cemetery
A solemn monument guarded by a stone soldier, hiding the macabre history of a general whose decomposing body was carried across the continent.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7La Recoleta Cemetery
The unique tomb of an Italian gravedigger who saved his entire life to commission a statue of himself in his work clothes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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