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    Diane K.

    Eva Peron is here, and you will find her under the Duarte name. This is a spectacular cemetery. It's not perpetual care, because when the wealthy family heirs die off, the mausoleums fall into disrepair. One can look at the caskets displayed through broken windows. There is one dog interred with its owner, see photo. The entry fee is higher than expected, but if you like cemeteries, this is a one of a kind you won't want to miss. We spent 2 hrs here and didn't see it all. If necessary, it can be walked in an hour, but I recommend taking your time.

    Tyler L.

    This cemetery is one of the most popular attractions in Buenos Aires. You have to pay an entrance fee to enter. They offer free guided tours in Spanish twice a day or you can pay to hire a licensed tour guide. They are not necessary though. You can self explore and they will give you a map when you enter that shows where all the famous people are entombed. The most famous person here is Eva Peron, former First Lady of Argentina. This is not an ordinary cemetery. Everyone buried here has an elaborate tombstone or mausoleum. I have also been on one of the popular cemetery tours of New Orleans but the structures here were even more intricate and lavish. The place is really big and is definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a more unique attraction.

    Angel W.

    Who knew that a cemetery could be so breathtakingly beautiful! I suggest coming with a tour guide to understand the history of this cemetery or learn before visiting.

    Doug L.

    The main gate was under renovation so I could not get a photo of the famous entrance. A couple of licensed tour guides were outside and you can arrange directly with them a price which was separate from the cemetery admission. Free walk Buenos Aires also had a tour for 13000ARS. Or you could just wander on your own. Admission could only be paid via credit card. The map provided by the ticket office wasn't really that helpful. Luckily, I scoured the web before my visit and made a list of the main burial tombs to see. A couple (ie. Evita, President Sarmiento) had helpful signs pointing to their location, google maps had some pinned and findagrave.com sometimes contained a location that opened in google maps. It took me about 1.5 hours of wandering to see my list, read some of the stories on the web about the occupant(s) and explore other tombs that caught my interest. If you need to use a toilet there were only porta potties located next to the exit. Not very clean. Really a fabulous place to see with its mix of old and modern, famous and everyday persons.

    Julie D.

    What an amazing property. Obviously a must do when in Buenos Aires. If you've been to Père-Lachaise in Paris then this is a way more intimate version. It's not as overwhelming, but we did notice how so many of them needed work. Like, bad. I noticed how the glass part of the door were broken and you can legitimately reach the urns inside if you stick your arm in. It felt so invasive walking by certain area. Every notable Argentinian is resting here, even Eva Peron herself. The mausoleums here are over above and beyond. I couldn't help but keep looking up. Some were more decorated than others. We happened to walk by numerous tour groups and ended up overhearing a bunch of random information.

    Chris H.

    Cementerio de la Recoleta is a must visit when in Buenos Aires. Many of the famous and infamous Argentinians are interned here. The cemetery grounds are well presented and maintained and admission will run you about ten bucks. I believe the cemetery is about ten acres in size and there is the Basillica Nuestra and several museums next to it. I found it fascinating that some mausoleums are in excellent shape, while others have fallen into serious disrepair to the point where some are overgrown with ivy and some where the glass and doors are broken. With those, the coffins and caskets are clearly visible and exposed to the elements. Also interesting is the diverse architectural styles of the mausoleums here. I'm not a cemetery / graveyard aficionado by any means but I did appreciate the different representations. The most popular mausoleum that people visit is Eva Peron's. It's actually named Familia Duarte. The door was adorned with flowers and roses when we visited. On busy days the line could be quite long so I'm told. We spent a little over an hour or so here walking around which isn't enough if you're into this sort of thing. We were with a big group and decided to meet up with folks at a brewery across the street. Outside the walls of the cemetery is a pretty vibrant neighborhood with shopping and plenty of dining options.

    Front of the mausoleum where Eva Peron is enterred.
    David M.

    Very interesting place to visit. Historically significant people for Argentina interred including Eva Peron (Evita).

    Andrea U.

    This is the most celebrated Argentineans cemetery, including Eva Peron and her family, Napoleon's daughter, Nobel prize winners ... are buried at this elaborate cemetery, where mausoleums replicate chapels, pyramids and Greek temples. The cemetery was created in 1822 next to the church Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. It contains 4691 graves all located in a 5,5 ha area. The beautiful mausoleums gives the cemetery that special look. There is an entrance fee for tourists and guided tours are available. It was a very hot day, and there was little shade here. There were clean bathrooms, and benches to sit down. There were crowds at Eva Perrone's mausoleum.

    Plants set up outside a crypt.
    Michelle T.

    CNN named this one of the top 10 most beautiful cemeteries in the world in 2013, and it's easy to see why. There is no shortage of wonderment and awe at the elaborate tombs and pantheons. Of the over 4500 plots here, over 90 of them are National Historic Monuments. The hours are 9am to 5pm. We spent about three and a half hours exploring the area as there is so much detail and all five hectares. The cemetery was founded in 1822 and we actually found a few crypts bating back to 1823. There is so much history here, so if you're into history and especially architecture, you'll find yourself getting immersed in the vast assortment of pantheons and crypts. There are many notable people from Argentine history buried here including First Lady Eva Perón. Around every nook and cranny is something of interest and significance. My advice is to not rush, and make time to take it all in. There is an admission price to the cemetery. Adult admission was 5090 Argentine Pesos, or about $6 USD. Overall, an incredible experience not to be missed in Buenos Aires!

    Scott L.

    Significant historical cemetery where prominent figures of Argentine's past now rest in peace. Giant mausoleums, some with statues, some around 30 meters high, with various architectural styles like Doric columns, domes, Angels, etc.. adorn this magnificent park-like cemetery. You could easily spend a half day in this very large cemetery which dates back to 1822. It's the first cemetery in Buenos Aires and is on land that used to be owned by an order of Recollect Monks, thus its name. Entry fee was approximately $5 USD in February 2024. As for who is resting here - Eva Peron Duarte (Evita), numerous Argentine Presidents, Military Figures, Nobel Laureates, a woman accidentally buried alive, a long time cemetery care taker, and other prominent people and their families. Note that I know very little about Argentine and South American history and am only somewhat familiar with Mexican culture being from the US, however, traveling in SA has opened my eyes to the European colonial influences of the past and present in many South American countries. Italian, Portuguese, French, and of course Spanish sur names dot the various crypts, mausoleums, and the corridor / avenue names in this cemetery. Worth visiting and if you can, latch on to a tour. Tip as appropriate.

    Tatiana S.

    Es el cementerio más antiguo de la ciudad, donde en un área de casi 6 hectáreas se encuentran las tumbas de grandes o simplemente muy ricos argentinos. En el cementerio descansan varios presidentes de Argentina, así como la querida y primera dama de Argentina, Eva Perón. El cementerio más bien parece una pequeña ciudad con amplias avenidas, estrechos pasajes, capillas, espléndidos mausoleos de mármol y lujosas estatuas. Puedes pasear por allí durante horas, admirando la decoración de las tumbas familiares hechas de mármol y granito de alta calidad. La entrada tiene un costo. Se puede comprar en la entrada. Si te gusta caminar en silencio, es mejor llegar al momento de apertura. Es recomendable visitar este lugar con un guía, ya que toda la información dentro está solo en español.

    Veronique C.

    Absolutely worth a visit when in Buenos Aires. A lot of famous people have a mausoleum there, including Eva Peron. I would recommend getting a guide at the entrance (some of them wait by the ticket office) because the place is huge and there are a lot of interesting facts to discover. Honestly, we wouldn't not have known where to start otherwise. Our guide was Simon, recommended by other tourists and he was incredibly knowledgeable. We spent a little more than an hour with him and it was fascinating!

    Helene S.

    La Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta) is a world-renowned cemetery. It is truly a highlight of any visit to Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires. Although it seems unusual at first to be located in one of the most expensive and desirable neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, when it was founded, it was on the outskirts of town. Franciscan Recollect monks first arrived in this area in the early 18th century. A cemetery, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, was built around the Recollect Convent (Convento de la Recoleta) and a church, Our Lady of the Pillar (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar), built in 1732. When the order was disbanded in 1822, the cemetery was converted into Buenos Aires' first public cemetery. The surrounding neighborhood and cemetery reflect the name, hence Recoleta. The design looks more like a city or a "City of the Dead" than a cemetery. It was designed by the French engineer, Próspero Catelin, in 1822. It is filled with tree lined streets, impressive neo-classical gates, and French inspired mausoleums that may have two and three levels. The opulent and grand architectural styles, like Baroque and Neo-Gothic to Art Deco and Art Nouveau, reflect when they were built. The over 6,000 graves are often built of marble and granite so that the residents don't rise back to the surface of the cemetery's marshy earth (similar to the cemeteries in New Orleans). Grab a map to explore. Look for tombs of presidents, poets, writers and boxers. The most famous and controversial is Eva Perón or "Evita." She is buried in a black marble mausoleum owned by her family and listed under her maiden name "Maria Eva Duarte". Her tomb can be found by the flowers and crowds that still honor her legacy.

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