History & Old Buenos Aires · Recoleta
Recoleta Cemetery
Cementerio de la Recoleta
Recoleta Cemetery is a place of remembrance and an extraordinary collection of mausoleum architecture. Founded in 1822, it holds the tombs of figures including Eva Perón and many other Argentine public personalities. Follow the public paths with attention to both craftsmanship and the people these monuments commemorate.
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Before you go
- Find it
- Junín 1760, Buenos Aires
- Visiting hours
- Tourist visits daily, 09:00-17:00. Check current notices and holiday access before travelling.
- Admission & costs
- Tourist entry is ticketed for visitors who are not Argentine residents; check current eligibility and rates.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalUse the official visitor entrance at Junín 1760 and follow the posted ticket and access instructions.
A little time. A closer look.
Recoleta Cemetery is a place of remembrance and an extraordinary collection of mausoleum architecture. Founded in 1822, it holds the tombs of figures including Eva Perón and many other Argentine public personalities. Follow the public paths with attention to both craftsmanship and the people these monuments commemorate.
Something to notice
Look at one carved doorway or stone figure. Notice how its materials and symbols express remembrance. Choose a quiet detail rather than treating the place as a spectacle.
A little consideration
Keep voices low, respect mourners and do not climb, touch or enter mausoleums. Follow the cemetery's visitor and photography rules.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Recoleta Cemetery is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-11
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.