May 18, 2009

cementerio de la recoleta

Speaking of the Recoleta Cemetary, my dad and I did have the pleasure of briefly visiting it last week. Walking along the outside, it's impossible to see what you're headed towards, with the high walls blocking any glimpse of the cemetary. Once inside, prepare to get lost wandering around this beautiful mini-city of tombs and statues. If you follow the crowd like we did, you'll find Evita's grave, probably the most famous one there, but take time to check out the rest of the cemetary also.

If you're here on the weekend, check out the Feria Artesanal Plaza Intendente Alvear, a market with crafts, jewelry, souvenirs, food, and more.




The Cemetary is located at Junin 1790 in Recoleta. Admission is free, but there's a charge if you wish to purchase the guidebook. The Feria is located right outside the Cemetary's entrance.

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