Come early in the morning and enjoy the peaceful environment. Buy the book with map at the shop before you are going to walk so you can read everything about the graves.

A lovely tranquil space in the middle of a busy city. It is a fascinating insight into the culture and history of some very interesting people. A great place to simple stroll around.

Even if you just walk through the cemetery for a few minutes, it is a required stop when sightseeing in Buenos Aires. The size and ornateness of the tombs is amazing. The only cemetery I have seen like this is Pere Lachaise in Paris. Unlike Pere Lachaise in which hundreds of well known people are buried (among them Jim Morrison),... More

I´ve lived in Buenos Aires for almost 3 years now and can´t count on one hand how many times I´ve visited Recoleta Cemetery, it´s just that cool. It´s a maze of above ground crypts which satisfies the craving for history, architecture, sculpture and bit of macabre old Buenos Aires gossip on the side. Yes, it´s free but if you spend... More

I'd never been to a cemetery like this one before, it was truly an amazing and moving experience. My friends and I happened to visit Eva Peron's tomb on her birthday, it was adorned with flowers and people holding a little prayer service. I'm lucky to have been there that day. It's so interesting to explore the cemetery, the tombs... More

Armed with a map of this cemetry and knowing where to find Evita we spent about an hour wandering along the paths between these mostly enormous mausoleums. Each one of them were different and some incredibly "over the top" - others more simple and moving like the girl with her dog. Evita's resting place is quite plain compared with the... More

Stopped in two different times, once while on a running tour and once while shopping in the market. Very neat burial sites and such an interesting place to see in the middle of such a large city.

We ended up going here twice since the architecture of these tombs was worth another look. We had a guide with us who told us the story behind the tombs and some of the history of the area. Well worth the price since the stories of Evita, generals and even a young girl buried alive make the experience come alive... More

The cemetery is large and contains a huge number of mausoleums laid out cheek by jowl. Evita Peron is the best known 'inhabitant' but the place provides a fascinating snapshot of Argentina's rich and powerful throughout its history. Well worth a visit.