Recoleta + Cemetery : True and untold stories

5.0
(15 reviews)

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

This walking tour was designed for those who want more than data: they seek stories, humanity and a local look. It is a close experience, one of those that remain in the memory.

We will see how this area became the symbol of Porteño luxury. Where does his name come from? Why do they call it the Paris of Latin America?

The richest thing about this walk is inside the Cemetery, considered an open-air museum. This place contains stories that feed several urban legends, but others are so incredible that they seem to be taken from a movie:

Felicitas Guerrero, the first recorded femicide in Argentina.
Rufina Cambaceres, the young woman who died twice.
Eva Duarte, why is she buried in the most armored vault of all?

These and more stories will be present in this circuit full not only of information, but also of sights, images and landscapes worth remembering.

**Cemetery ticket is NOT included, it is charged by the City Government. It will be paid on admission.**

What's Included

Local guide registered by the City of Bs. Ace.
Walking tour
Entry/Entry: Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
Cemetery
Entry/entry: Recoleta Cultural Center; Museum of Fine Arts
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Liza Duarte, the guide, will be outside La Biela cafe, next to a sculpture that supports a large tree. He'll carry his credential, and a folder in his hands.

End point

Known as the Students Bridge, it crosses a renowned avenue and shows a beautiful panoramic view of the city.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Outside this cafe will be our meeting point, which was also a meeting point for writers, politicians and artists. Here we will see the introduction to the neighborhood and the area.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    La Recoleta Cemetery

    The most emblematic cemetery in Buenos Aires and one of the three most important in the world. Let’s discover its history, its unique architecture — a real “open-air museum” — and the stories of the figures who rest there, like Eva Peron. In addition, we will know urban legends such as that of the aristocratic Rufina Cambaceres, which continue to fascinate to this day.

    50 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    A colonial baroque jewel built in 1732. It is one of the oldest temples in Buenos Aires and preserves a peace that contrasts with the hectic city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Former convent converted into contemporary art space. It offers exhibitions, workshops and an environment where classics and moderns coexist.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The real "Plaza Francia" of Recoleta. Represented by the imposing sculptural ensemble celebrates the friendship between the two countries. Surrounded by gardens and in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts, it is a photographic and symbolic point.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    It houses one of the most important art collections in Latin America, including works by Goya, Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Argentine artists.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Moment of panoramic views of the neighborhood. The Faculty of Law, the Generic Floralis and Av. Figueroa Alcorta, renowned artery of the city, are appreciated. Visitor closure and group photo.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, water and sunscreen.
  • The tour is in a shared small group. It's not private.
  • As it is an outdoor activity, it is suspended only in case of very heavy rain or weather warning.
Supplied by Experiencias en Buenos Aires

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