Recoleta Cemetery is one of the most fascinating and historically rich sites in Buenos Aires, offering a truly unique experience. More than just a resting place, it feels like an open-air museum, with its stunning architecture, intricate sculptures, and elaborate mausoleums that tell the stories of Argentina’s most prominent figures. Walking through the narrow pathways feels like stepping back in time, as each tomb has its own distinctive design, ranging from grand and ornate to simple yet...

This is definitely a must-see if you're visiting Buenos Aires. While you may be thinking why on earth would anyone want to see a cemetery that you have no connection to, it ended up being an unforeseen highlight of our vacation.

THE CEMETERY: The 14 acre site opened in 1822 and is bordered by high walls. Entry is free, but being interred here is at a premium. The cemetery is laid out like a miniaturized city. The numerous "blocks" are lined with mausoleums from simple to grand to unique....

My husband and I visited on March 18, 2025. We arrived just before they opened at 0900, and were the third set of guests in line. Luckily, I read recent reviews prior to our visit regarding credit cards being compromised after paying for tickets here. We used a disposable credit card with a small balance on it to pay for our admission. The clerk manually typed in the credit card number onto her computer, and they do not accept cash. We froze the card immediately after the charge went...