recoleta

The History

In the 1700s, a group of cloistered monks called the Recoletos purchased this land to construct a fabulous church and live on their own.

After the epidemic of 1871, the wealthy, French-obsessed aristocratic families of Buenos Aires moved into this area, giving it is quintessentially French aesthetic.

Around this time, the Recoleta Cemetery, a common burial ground for both the wealthy and the poor was turned around, becoming the place where families displayed their wealth, beauty ideals and legacy in spectacular mausoleums.

Don't miss...

The Recoleta Cemetery, a masterpiece of funerary artwork that hides infinite stories of love, drama and revenge.

The Centro Cultural Recoleta, a public space where you can find art, bands, rap and hip-hop battles, graffiti expos and all the local young vibes.

Have a fancy tea at one of the French patios of Alvear Palace, Duhau Palace or

Spend some time at the Fine Arts Museum, one of our favorites!

A bookworm's paradise

When in Recoleta, definitely check out the Grand Splendid Bookshop.

This building was a tango radio-theater where some of the most iconic singers of their time played. As record players became widespread, many theaters like this one shut their curtains down to be demolished.

This place was close to suffering that fate, until its purchase in the late 90s by a bookshop chain, that turned it into a beautiful nook of books, vinyl records and games.

Grab a book, head to the stage area and have a reading session, café cortado in hand!