Recoleta, Buenos Aires

Name: Recoleta
Address: Buenos Aires, Argentina

#136 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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Recoleta is a barrio or neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, located in the northern part of the city, by the Río de la Plata. The area is perhaps best known to be the home of the distinguished Recoleta Cemetery. It is a traditional upper-class and conservative neighborhood, with some of the priciest real estate in the city. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.08 mi²Coordinates: 34°35'26"S, 58°23'26"W

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Nearby attractions include: Avenida Alvear, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Patio Bullrich, La Recoleta Cemetery.

~1220 ftNE
Posh avenue for shopping and architecture
Avenida Alvear, Buenos Aires
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Buenos Aires, Avenida Alvear stands as a testament to the city's love affair with luxury and elegance. This prestigious shopping district, lined with ornate buildings and lush greenery, is often compared to Paris's Champs-Élysées for its...
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes stands as a premier cultural institution and a beacon of artistic heritage. As a repository of both classical and contemporary art, the museum boasts an impressive collection that spans...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires
11 min walk • Patio Bullrich stands as a beacon of luxury and sophistication in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This high-end shopping center, located in the upscale neighborhood of Recoleta, offers a shopping experience that caters to the most discerning of customers.
~1070 ftNW
Art-rich site with famous mausoleums
La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
6 min walk • La Recoleta Cemetery is a storied necropolis nestled in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Spanning over 14 acres, this city of the dead is an open-air museum of architectural splendor and a repository of the country's rich history.
~1740 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Convention center
Centro Cultural Recoleta, Buenos Aires
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Buenos Aires, the Centro Cultural Recoleta stands as a vibrant hub of Argentine art and culture. This cultural center, housed in a historic building that echoes the city's rich past, offers an array of artistic experiences to both locals...
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Floralis Genérica, Buenos Aires
17 min walk • The Floralis Genérica is a striking sculpture that has become an iconic symbol of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Situated in the Plaza de las Naciones Unidas, this impressive work of art stands out for its unique design and engineering marvel.
~1460 ftN
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Buenos Aires
8 min walk • The Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage in the bustling city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This Catholic church, with its stunning Baroque architecture, offers both locals and tourists a serene oasis amid the urban landscape.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires
16 min walk • The Teatro Coliseo is a theatre in Retiro neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina which opened on July 8, 1905.
~1510 ftN
Park
Plaza Intendente Alvear, Buenos Aires
8 min walk • Plaza Intendente Alvear is a public space in Recoleta, Buenos Aires. It is commonly but mistakenly known as Plaza Francia, as the actual Plaza Francia is located at its side. It faces the Recoleta Cemetery and the cultural center.
0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Cervantes, Buenos Aires
19 min walk • The Teatro Nacional Cervantes in Buenos Aires is the national stage and comedy theatre of Argentina.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Monument to Bartolomé Mitre, Buenos Aires
14 min walk • The Monumento ecuestre a Bartolomé Mitre located on Plaza Mitre, a landmark in the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was raised in honor of Bartolomé Mitre.

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Which popular attractions are close to Recoleta?

Nearby attractions include La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires (6 min walk), Plaza Vicente López y Planes, Buenos Aires (6 min walk), Av. Alvear, Buenos Aires (7 min walk), Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Buenos Aires (8 min walk).

How to get to Recoleta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Recoleta:

Bus

Avenida Callao • Lines: 101B, 101S, 102 (1 min walk)
Callao y Las Heras • Lines: 102, 110-1, 110-2, 124, 17 (3 min walk)

Metro

Las Heras • Lines: H (11 min walk)
Facultad de Derecho - Julieta Lanteri • Lines: H (14 min walk)

Train

Retiro (25 min walk)
Saldías (29 min walk)