Recoleta

Recoleta is Buenos Aires doing its Paris impression — grand belle-époque apartments, plazas, and the famous cemetery where Evita rests. The cemetery now charges foreign visitors (around AR$24,000, roughly US$15–17, card only at the gate; Argentine residents free with ID) and opens daily from morning to about 17:00. The surrounding free sights — Floralis Genérica, Plaza Francia, the Bellas Artes museum — make it a solid half day.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What else is there to do in Recoleta besides the cemetery?

The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (free, closed Mondays) has Argentina's best art collection, the giant steel Floralis Genérica flower sits in a park nearby, and the El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookshop — a converted theater — is a 15-minute walk away. All free.

How do I get to Recoleta by subte?

Line H stations Las Heras or Facultad de Derecho are each a short walk from the cemetery area. A ride costs AR$1,621 with a registered SUBE card as of July 2026; plenty of buses run along Las Heras and Libertador too.

Is the Recoleta Cemetery fee worth it for foreigners?

For most first-timers, yes — it's a genuinely extraordinary city of marble mausoleums and there's nothing else quite like it. If US$15+ stings, Chacarita Cemetery is free, far bigger, and nearly tourist-free, though it lacks Evita.

Where is Evita's grave?

Eva Perón lies in the Duarte family vault, down a side passage that's easy to miss — follow the small signs or the crowd. Free maps at the entrance mark it, and the city runs guided visits if you want the full story.

Is Recoleta a good place to stay?

It's elegant, central-ish, and very safe, with the city's grandest hotels. It's quieter at night than Palermo or San Telmo — great for comfort, less so if you want bars on your doorstep.

How much does Recoleta Cemetery cost?

Foreign visitors pay an entrance fee — around AR$24,000 (roughly US$15–17) as of mid-2026, payable by card at the Junín street gate or via the city's Entradas BA site. Argentine residents enter free with ID. Prices adjust often with inflation, so double-check before you go.

What are Recoleta Cemetery's hours?

It opens daily in the morning and closes around 17:00–17:30, with last entry shortly before closing. Go in the morning — the light is better in the mausoleum alleys and tour groups arrive after 11:00.

Is there a market in Recoleta on weekends?

Yes — the Feria de Plaza Francia craft fair spreads across the slopes by the cemetery on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, roughly from midday. It's one of the better artisan fairs in the city for leather and mate gourds.

Nearby in Ask Buenos Aires

• Café La BielaCafé0.02 km · 0 min walk
• Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta)Attraction0.06 km · 1 min walk
• Museo Nacional de Bellas ArtesMuseum0.39 km · 5 min walk
• Presidente BarBar0.65 km · 8 min walk
• Floralis GenéricaAttraction0.66 km · 8 min walk