La Recoleta Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It contains the graves of notable people, including Eva Perón, presidents of Argentina, Nobel Prize winners, the founder of the Argentine Navy, and a granddaughter of Napoleon. In 2011, the BBC hailed it as one of the world's best cemeteries, and in 2013, CNN listed it among the 10 most beautiful cemeteries in the world.) The La Recoleta Church is next door.
The Teatro Colón is an opera
house in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina . Due to
its size, acoustics and history, it has come to be considered one of the best lyrical
theaters in the world. It is a must see but need to make reservation
La Casa Rosada is the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina. The palatial mansion is known officially as Casa de Gobierno, ("House of Government" or "Government House"). Normally, the President lives at the Quinta de Olivos, the official residence of the President of Argentina, which is located in Olivos, Buenos Aires Province. The characteristic color of the Casa Rosada is baby pink, and is considered one of the most emblematic buildings in Buenos Aires.
The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is located in the city center, overlooking Plaza de Mayo, on the corner of San Martín and Rivadavia streets, in the San Nicolás neighborhood. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires and the primatial church of Argentina. The Cathedral of Buenos Aires was rebuilt several times since its humble origins in the 16th century.
The Campo Argentino del Polo, popularly known as The Cathedral of Polo (the best Polo in the world), is a multi-purpose stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is currently used mostly for polo, pato, and field hockey matches. The stadium opened in 1928, holds up to 30,000 people and is located in the Palermo neighborhood, on Del Libertador Avenue, close to Hipódromo Argentino.
Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of the most prominent horse racing venues in Argentina, its installations include a 2,400 meters track suitable for races in all weather. The establishment was founded on May 7, 1876, as the first racecourse in Buenos Aires, and the first National Derby was held there in 1884.
Beside the racetrack is Casino Del Hipodromo de Palermo and several restaurants.
This is a wonderful indoor market to experience the food and the culture of Argentina, Tuesday - Friday 10:30 - 6:00. On Sunday, Feria de San Telmo, from 10:00 to 5:00 is a wonderful antique outdoor market with vendors, tango dancers and so much more.
Just moments from Recoleta’s famous cemetery is a sprawling market encompassing all of Plaza Francia. This market, is on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. and is on the bohemian side, with street performers, hippies, and live musicians. Feria de la Recoleta has high-end, handmade and artisanal items.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
A perfect introduction to the most elegant capital city in South America, this half-day city tour will show you the highlights of Buenos Aires. The tour begins with a drive along 9th of July Avenue, with its eight lanes, the widest avenue in the world. In the middle of the avenue is the Obelisk. A symbol of the city, it was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city. Another landmark is the Colon Theater, the famous opera house of the city. Continue to the historic center, to the Plaza de Mayo, a lovely plaza with flower gardens and tall palm trees, the scene of many of the historic political events of the city. Surrounding the plaza are colonial buildings of interest: The Casa Rosada (Pink House), the seat of the executive branch of the government, the Cabildo (Town Council) with its historic museum, the Metropolitan Cathedral, which holds the tomb of General Jose de San Martin, the father of Argentine independence.
No tour would be complete without a visit to the picturesque La Boca district, the old port area that reflects its Italian heritage. You will see Caminito Street, famous for its colorful houses. Continue to San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Originally a center for immigrant settlers, it is a neighborhood of colonial houses, cobblestone streets, and antique shops. On Sundays there is an antique fair in Plaza Dorrego. The area also has lively nightlife as there are many restaurants, bars and tango houses. The tour passes the developing new district of Puerto Madero (the port area), and continues through Palermo where the Zoo, Botanical Garden, Palermo Woods, the National Polo Field, and the Planetarium are located. Palermo is also a fashionable residential area. On the way back, we will visit another residential area, the sophisticated district of Recoleta, with its restaurants, coffee shops, nightclubs and boutiques and where it is the remarkable and well-known cemetery, as well as the church of Nuestra Seora del Pilar, the Cultural Center and the circular building of the Palais de Glace. Return to hotel.
Restaurants:
El Mirasol (Classic steakhouse Argentine beef)
La Parolaccia Recoleta (Italian Cuisine)
Fervor (Seafood specialty)
El Club de la Milanesa (Argentine Cuisine (big portions))
Rigoletto Ristorante (Italian Cuisine)
Oviedo Restaurant (Spanish Cuisine)
Lima (Peruvian fusion)
Parrilla Don Julio (Steakhouse Argentine beef)
Aramburo (3 Michelin stars) (Signature restaurant)
Breakfast and Brunch:
Möoi (Larrea 1541 C1117 Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires)
Nucha (Paraná 1343 B1661 Buenos Aires)
For drinks:
• La Florería
• Presidente Bar
• Milión (Appetizers & Drinks)
• La Dolfina Polo Bar
For tea:
• L'Orangierie at the Alvear Hotel.
• Tea Connection
• Maru Botana (Desserts, Coffee, & Tea)
Ice Cream: (Both Delicious)
• Freddo
• Rapa Nui