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Recoleta

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ranked #18 of 221 attractions in Buenos Aires
4.5 of 5 stars 607 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Historic Sites, Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Description: This fashionable, upscale neighborhood is lined with cafes, boutiques and galleries and morphs into a street fair on weekends.
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

It was a gorgeous day and the stroll in the cemetery was a bit more like a stroll down a beautiful avenue of wonderful houses. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth the look and then some more time spent in the outdoor market outside. More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is one of the most expensive area in BA. There are a lot of brands like Channel, Louis Vitton, etc and some regular restaurants in the area. More

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San Francisco
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Church of Nuestra Señora del Pilar and other architecturally interesting buildings built by affluent families still stand in the neighborhood. Recoleta terrain wise, sits on one of the highest points in the city. One of the few cemeteries I've visited was also there which was quite impressive with carved massive natural stone. We had an English-speaking guide who took us... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Great overpriced stores, yummy ice cream at Freddo, and a quiet walk through the cementery (last part can be avoided or reduce to two minutes). More

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Torreon, Mexico
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

It's a great idea to visit Recoleta on any given Sunday, there will be people with their own stands, food and a lot of others just sitting around and having a good time. More

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New York City, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Recoleta has great shopping. It is also a beautiful place to walk around. The cemetery is a must-see for any tourist. More

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Flat Rock, North Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Do not miss this. It is truly unique. If you go with a group, be sure to pick a time and place to meet as you will never be able to stay together. Let yourself go in the moment, and don't forget your camera. More

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Wisconsinites
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

From the cafes to the cemetary, this is definitely a place to visit. The tour of the cemetary was very sombering yet interesting to hear the history of the families there. The architecture is amazing, you can see the European influence. We were able to visit while the market was going on, and made some nice purchases from local artists.... More

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Vail, Colorado
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

The Recoleta is one of the safest neighborhoods to explore..lots of restaurants,BA Design Center, shopping & outdoor cafes. More

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Leeds, UK
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

This is a fascinating cemetery quite unlike anything I’ve seen below. I ‘s well worth the visit. I thought it might be mawkish to see but it is not at all. More

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