One of my most favorite things in Buenos Aires, Argentina is Recoleta Cemetery located in the barrio of Recoleta. In fact, I like it so much, that I have visited over ten times and will continue to return again and again in the future. It was the first place that I took my family when they arrived in Buenos Aires for my wedding and on our last trip my husband and I made sure to revisit.
As previously mentioned in another post, it is the city’s oldest and most celebrated cemetery, housing the tombs of many of the leading figures of Argentinean history, including the famed Eva Perón (Evita). The architecture that is found there will astonish and I highly suggest spending several hours getting lost amongst the maze of stone and marble tombs while taking in the historical significance. It is a calm, peaceful spot amidst an incredibly hectic city. This is certainly one of the jewels of Buenos Aires!
Thus, come stroll along on a photographic journey with me through this resting place of the dead and make sure to take a moment to reflect on your own life and appreciate all of freedoms and pleasures that being alive brings. . .
More photos to come soon. . .
I’ve ALWAYS wanted to see Recoletos – I love cemeteries! Seville’s is full of elaborate tombs of bullfighters and flamenco dancers, such a treat!
Oooh I would LOVE to see those!!! They sound amazing!
Beautiful photographs. I visited an above-ground cemetary in New Orleans, but otherwise it’s been a while.
Thank you sooo much! Oh I bet the graves in New Orleans are amaaazing!
Very pretty pics!
Thanks Alex!
SO glad I’m not the only person who enjoys walking through cemeteries. There’s just something fascinating about the crumbling tombstones, the names, the dates… And of course you captured it so beautifully with your photos. 🙂
Oh no, I loooove them!!! I’m right there with you! I couldn’t agree with you more and thank you so much darling!
I love this so much, Andi. 🙂 When I was a nanny in Portugal, I would take my charges on walks through the cemetery nearly every day. It was so beautiful and peaceful and they loved it as much as I did. 🙂
Thanks a million sweetheart! I love the idea of you in Portugal walking through the cemeteries…so beautiful.
What a beautiful cemetery!
I have heard nothing but great things about this last resting place.
Stunning and intricate details.
Hope to visit one day 😉
It really is gorgeous! And I hope you get to go as well. I would love to see your pics from there. 🙂
I just loved wandering through here!
I could spend hours and hours…
You take the most beautiful pictures!
Thanks sooo much Stacy!
It is one of my favourite places as well, so pretty even if you didn’t know someone famous was buried there.
Agree! On our last visit we didn’t even stop by Evita’s grave.
This is really so nice and very unique!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
The other day my family and I visited the Settlers Cemetary in Uptown Charlotte. I remembered when you shared pics of a cemetary, the different angles and perspectives you shared. I tried to do the same, to have that pic tell a story. Thanks for your inspiration, and being so wonderful! What a beautiful post, I can understand why you love visiting there:-) Big Hugs, Terra
Really? OMG I would LOVE to see that pic!!! Where is Settlers Cemetery? I must go! XO
What an amazing set of photos. I particularly like the street level one. I have a short stop planned in BA on the way through to Patagonia and this looks like it would be a different sort of attraction to visit. I loved visiting the cemetery in Savannah, GA and feel like you learn a lot when you take the time to read the markers.
Thank you! More pics to come soon. 🙂 You must must must stop at the cemetery if you have the time in BA! When do you leave? Yes, Savannah definitely has a lot of similar cemeteries.
Wow, even their cemeteries are beautiful. I think we’re getting the short end of the stick here in North America.
Hahaha I agree! 😉
I need to go again! On my last trip, I went to El Ateneo for the first time instead, but considering how close the hotel I stay in for work is, I have no excuse not to revisit the cemetery next time.
You must must must go! I would LOVE to see your photos!!!
Hi Andi, i loved these pics you really catched the spirit of it!! I want more photos from BA!
I’m so glad you loved them, that means so much to me! More to come!!!
Those are some interesting tombs and one cool cat.
Agree X two! 🙂
It’s so beautifully peaceful looking!
It sure is darling!
What a beautiful place!
Sooo beautiful!!!
Your pics should really be in a magazine, Andi!
What a compliment!!! THANK YOU!
JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
Thank you Sandy!
Que linda!
Gracias Tomas!
LOVE these pics!
Thanks Eva!
Andi, your talent amazes me!
Awww thank you!!!!!!!!
I love the cemetery, but what I love the most is the “bokeh”. Wonder what lens you were using?
Thank you, I’m a big fan of Bokeh! It’s a Canon 24-105mm.
Wow their cemetery looks very beautiful, the statues and molding are very detailed.
It’s truly breathtaking!
Beautiful pics! I had to buy a cemetery map from a guy in front of the entrance to find out where Evita’s grave was. The architecture in Recoleta is amazing.
It’s really hard to find hers! Yes, it truly is amazing. Some of the tombs are works of art!
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Great shots!
Thanks Jerry!
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