A walled city of tombs, opened in 1822, beside Recoleta's cafes.
La Recoleta Cemetery holds former presidents, writers, and military figures in marble and iron mausoleums along narrow lanes. Eva Peron lies in the Duarte family tomb, and cats roam between the vaults.
Atmospheric historyEvita's tombWeekend crowds
Essential details
Quick facts
Ticket price: Free to enter; guided tours cost extra.
Hours: Open daily during daylight hours.
Recommended visit: 1 to 1.5 hours.
Getting there
Address: Junin 1760, Recoleta.
Nearest transport: Buses along Avenida Las Heras, or a taxi from downtown.
On foot: Next to the Centro Cultural Recoleta and Plaza Francia.
Accessibility & comfort
Access: Lanes are cobbled and uneven in places.
Crowds: Busiest at midday and at weekends.
Facilities: Cafes and restrooms in the plaza outside.
How to fit Recoleta Cemetery into your day
Morning: Arrive at opening for quiet lanes.
Midday: Lunch at a cafe on Plaza Francia.
Afternoon: Browse the weekend craft fair at Plaza Francia.
Before you go
Pick up a map at the entrance; the tombs are hard to locate.
Keep voices low; visitors still come to mourn.
Join a guided tour for the stories behind the vaults.
