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Things to do in Recoleta, Buenos Aires

12 places in Recoleta from 15 Buenos Aires travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

12 places

  1. Recoleta Cemetery

    Historic site ยท Recoleta

    Historic cemetery holding Eva Perรณn's tomb, the most photographed grave in Argentina; resident cats roam among the tombs.

  2. Recoleta

    Neighborhood ยท Recoleta

    Elegant district that is one of Buenos Aires' two big tourist destinations, home to the famous cemetery and a cultural centre.

  3. El Ateneo Grand Splendid

    Shopping ยท Recoleta

    Bookstore in a former theatre that once had a thousand seats, ranked among the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

  4. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

    Museum ยท Recoleta

    Argentina's national fine arts museum in Recoleta, large enough to fill several hours.

  5. Floralis Genรฉrica

    Landmark ยท Recoleta

    Giant steel flower sculpture set above a reflecting pool in a park next to the law faculty.

  6. Centro Cultural Recoleta

    Museum ยท Recoleta

    Cultural centre in Recoleta, located next to the church that stands in front of Recoleta Cemetery.

  7. Facultad de Derecho (University of Buenos Aires)

    Landmark ยท Recoleta

    The University of Buenos Aires law faculty building in Recoleta, with good views of it from the colourful pedestrian bridge beside the Bellas Artes museum.

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5 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. El Sanjuanino

    Restaurant ยท Recoleta

    Traditional Argentine restaurant in Recoleta known for its empanadas.

  2. Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno

    Landmark ยท Recoleta

    Argentina's National Library, a massive building of big modernist concrete blocks.

  3. La Biela

    Cafe ยท Recoleta

    Historic Recoleta cafรฉ-restaurant near the cemetery, said to occupy one of the area's first eateries from about 100 years ago.

  4. Avenida Santa Fe

    Shopping ยท Recoleta

    Major avenue lined with shops and cafรฉs, good for a breakfast stroll.

  5. Plaza Francia

    Park ยท Recoleta

    Recoleta square known for its green spaces, tall trees and good views.