Things to do in Recoleta, Argentina

Stately and prosperous. Elegant and traditional. Welcome to Argentine Paris, one of the most sophisticated areas of Buenos Aires to explore and fall in love with.

“It takes its name from the Barefoot Recollects monastery, built on a farm called “ Los ombues "received by the founding neighbor and first mayor Rodrigo Ortiz de Zarate during the distribution of lands made by Juan de Garay in 1583."This is reported by the official website of the city of Buenos Aires.

This is why this area, popularly known as the Paris of Argentina, due to French immigration and its architecture similar to that of the French capital, eventually received the name Recoleta.

When you find yourself in this area, in the geographical north of Buenos Aires, you will find many activities and places that worth to visit. What are they? What to see here? What makes the area so different? Come and see.

How to visit the Recoleta Cemetery

Built over 200 years ago, it is a true masterpiece of architecture and design, reflected in its majestic crypts (more than 90 of which have been declared National Historic Landmarks) and mausoleums. The cemetery contains the remains of many political figures in Argentina, such as the grave of Eva Peron.

Please note: the necropolis is located at 1760 Junin Street. It is open from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m., and the ticket price is approximately $7.

Floralis Generica and the Faculty of Law

Floralis is one of the greatest creations not only of Recoleta, but and Argentina. Opened in 2002, it is the work of Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano. It is located on Figueroa Alcorta Avenue, one of the most beautiful in Buenos Aires. This symbol of Buenos Aires is located a few meters from the Faculty of Law, famous for its elegant façade and staircases that were the scene of great events.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookstore

Various international media have called him the most beautiful or one of the best in the world. This old theater turned bookstore is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful on the planet. A walk here is an experience that goes beyond literature. This is life in an era, a style, a way of life that is very porteño. Its location: Av. Santa Fe 1860.

Tip: Don't forget to drink typical Buenos Aires coffee here, where the theater used to be. Real literary coffee in the city of bookstores!

Sunday afternoon on Place de France.

Picnic, buddies and friends. The ideal plan for a pleasant stay in Buenos Aires. A classic for young people, although it belongs to all generations. Who hasn't spent the day with school friends at Plaza Francia? Who hasn't played football here on a spring day? Who hasn't sung with a guitar and friends? All this, as well as the inevitable shopping for handicrafts at the fair, can be done in this elegant square.

Stroll along Alvear Avenue.

Walk along this famous artery as one of the most glamorous streets in the world, is truly imperative. Local landmarks: the Alvear Hotel, Pereda Palace (current residence of the Brazilian Ambassador), Ortiz Basualdo Palace (today the French Embassy), Alzaga Unzue Palace (now the Four Seasons Hotel) and Duchau Palace (Park Hyatt Hotel), reflect Parisian influence in much of the Argentinean design capital.

Finally, among the many options, we also recommend that you at least take a photo of the magnificent National Library at Calle Aguero, 2502. It is impossible not to be amazed by its architectural style.

And finally, porteño coffee in La Biella, at Av. Quintana 596. Emblem of Buenos Aires cafes, visited then and now by many celebrities.

Source: argentina.travel