Recoleta Cemetery

A testament to the wealth and pride of the families that built Buenos Aires into the grand capital that it is, Recoleta Cemetery resembles a small city of ornate burial temples. It also offers a fascinating mix of history and architecture, containing the graves of nearly ever major Argentine historical figure. Wander the various lanes, and you will see some structures that are still well tended and others that look decrepit and haunted. Eva Perón’s always draws the biggest number of visitors. After a tour of the Recoleta Cemetery, you may want to join the many porteños who gather at the cafés that face that entrance to the cemetery. There are three main ones: Billingsly’s, Munich and Lola.