Recoleta Neighborhood Center
In the heart of the Buenos Aires neighborhood
In the north of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, the Recoleta neighborhood invites you to discover its impressive architecture, tree-lined streets, and fascinating history.
Recoleta offers visitors a unique experience where its beautiful parks and squares intertwine with the neighborhood’s history and culture.
Among its great attractions is Parque Thays, an ideal place for a relaxing walk, to enjoy lush greenery, and to admire the artistic sculptures that adorn the park.
This space lets you enjoy four hectares of tranquility in the popular Recoleta neighborhood.
Near this well-known park, you’ll also find other squares and green spaces such as Plaza Francia, Jardín de Recoleta, Plaza San Martín de Tours, Plaza Dante, and Plaza Evita, among others.
History and culture in Recoleta
In addition to its large parks and squares, Recoleta is renowned for its emblematic buildings and institutions.
The Recoleta Cemetery is one of them. It is one of the city’s most popular cemeteries due to its impressive mausoleums and the tombs of Argentine historical figures, including Eva Perón.
For art lovers, the National Museum of Fine Arts is an unmissable landmark, with a collection of Argentine and European masterpieces—and admission is free.
This fascinating neighborhood is also home to institutions such as the University of Buenos Aires School of Law and the Mariano Moreno National Library.
Lastly, since 1732 this Buenos Aires neighborhood has preserved a renovated historic building now known as the Recoleta Cultural Center.
There, you’ll find contemporary art exhibitions, cultural events, concerts, and educational activities—a place to immerse yourself in the city’s rich artistic and cultural scene.