Buenos Aires: Recoleta Neighborhood

Recoleta, one of the most elegant neighborhoods in Buenos Aires is a high class residential and commercial district.

In 1871, due to yellow fever epidemic, many wealthy families established in this area, surrounding the Cemetery.

The Cemetery of Recoleta, founded in XIXth century by the Recoletos is  considered one of the most famous in the world, similar to Pere Lachaise in Paris, or Arlington in Washington D.C. Important  celebrities, like Evita and former presidents, writers, artists, are buried in this cemetery.

Beside the cemetery, the Basilica of Nuestra Senora del Pilar, one of the oldest churchs of the city, a sample of Spanish colonial architecture, is a famous attraction for tourists.

Recoleta is known as the Little Paris in Buenos Aires. Its  french style residences, large gardens, squares, fashionable hotels, museums as well as the restaurants and cafes gives this area a distinctive and special profile.

In terms of real estate, Recoleta is one of the most expensive areas in Buenos Aires. Many of its buildings are now considered as national monuments, such as the Duhau Palace, a Victorian style residence, the Anchorena Palace, seat of the Vatican Embassy in Argentina, the French and Brazilian Embassies, “Belle Époque” expressions that belonged to rich argentine families.

Firmly established as the most cultured in Buenos Aires most of city’s luxurious hotels are located in Recoleta,  (includes the Alvear Hotel and The Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Hotel) on its broad avenues near fashionable boutiques.

Weekends bring street performances, art exhibits, sport events, curio shops in the parks, where wealthy argentines and tourist spend their leisure time outside.

Advantages of staying in Recoleta: it offers the ritziest residences, most upscale neighborhood and best services, along with being well located near downtown and some popular tourist sights. View Vacation Rentals in Recoleta

Recoleta Map

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