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Snapshot: Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires

ArgentinaPosted by Kacy

3 Aug

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to visit this popular tourist attraction. Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires is known as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world, and every guidebook or article listing the top things to do in the city will mention it as a must-see destination.

But, I mean, it’s still a cemetery.

I know there are many cemeteries that are known as popular tourist attractions, and for good reason, but I’ve not been to any of them. However, after several locals told me that we had to go to Recoleta, I listened. I always trust the locals.
Recoleta Cemetery Buenos AiresAnd yes, I have to admit it was beautiful, and unlike any other tourist site I’ve ever visited. With a mix of Baroque, Neo-Gothic, Art Deco and Art Nouveau architecture, the vaults and monuments inside this large cemetery really are captivating.
Recoleta CemeteryWe didn’t find Evita’s grave, because I’m a bad traveler and all. I kind of figured it would be easy to locate and surrounded by people paying homage, but the cemetery was pretty quiet except for one tour being led in Spanish that we missed getting in on by a few minutes.
Tomb at Recoleta CemeteryIt was a sunny day, but the most of the vaults are tall enough that the majority of the cemetery was cast in shadow, rendering a rather melancholy feeling as we explored Recoleta’s spacious walkways. Appropriate, I suppose.
walkway in Recoleta CemeteryThe cemetery feels like its own little town or village, preserved for posterity. Many of the vaults are true works of art, an incredibly lovely way to preserve the memory of lost loved ones.
Architecture in Recoleta Cemetery
Stained glass Recoleta Cemetery
Of course, some of the monuments and vaults are falling into disrepair, which was a sad sight to see but since the cemetery dates back to the 1800s, it’s not surprising.
tombsWe didn’t stay too long, but I’m glad we went. As we wandered the maze-like sidewalks of the cemetery, I couldn’t help but notice the beauty and peace that can come with the acceptance of our mortality.
Recoleta CemeteryThat said, I was very happy to get back out into the sunshine and the busy streets of Buenos Aires once we were through.
Later this week I’ll be writing about one of my favorite Buenos Aires experiences at San Telmo Market.

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  1. jessica says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:46 am

    I can’t believe some of the intricate detail here! Feels almost like more of a celebration of the life…

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  2. Lyn aka TheTravellingLindfields says

    October 25, 2015 at 3:30 am

    I’m sorry you didn’t see Evita’s grave. We stumbled across it when we were there but it was surrounded by quite a few people. I think they were part of a tour.

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    • Kacy says

      October 26, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      That is one place I really wished I would have signed up for a guided tour, just for the insight into the different graves and architecture.

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  3. Ray says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Absolutely stunning architecture. It’s very reminiscent of some of the cemeteries you see around New Orleans.

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