Recoleta It is a part of Barrio Norte, considered one of the most residential, elegant and asked for areas of Buenos Aires. It is characterized by its French style, big open spaces, exclusive avenues, and first quality coffee shops and restaurants. It is only ten minutes away from downtown BA:

In its origins, this neighborhood was formed by small farms and huts. At the beginning of the XVIIth century a piece of land was granted by a married couple to the Recoletos Order. Beside their name, the religious order contributed to the neighborhood by building a convent and the Church Our Lady of Pilar (in 1706), which was of vital importance for the local development. In 1871, during a yellow fever epidemic, wealthy families decided to move to Recoleta. This gave an elegant style to the neighborhood, with the construction of palaces and very large houses surrounded by important gardens. Many travelers see this neighborhood as a piece of Paris. It also has a great cultural activity, with many art galleries.

Recoleta has a great night life. There are a variety of restaurants, pubs and night clubs, centered around the streets that surround the cemetery (Junín, Azcuénaga and Vicente Lopez), that grant a special character to the place. During weekends, you might find free shows (musicals, plays, etc.). There is also a fair of artisans. Here you may find numerous places of interest such as the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Recoleta Cultural Center, the Palais de Glace -art exhibitions-, the National Library or the historical Recoleta Cemetery. We suggest visiting:

- Our Lady of Pilar Church
Junín 1904. Tel.: 4803-6793. It dates back to 1732 and is one of the oldest in the city. Every day from 7:30AM to 8:30PM. Free admitance.

- Recoleta Cemetery
Junín 1760. Tel.: 4803-1594. Here you will be able to visit the tombs of some well known figures of Argentina´s history, among them, Eva Perón.
Every day of 7:00AM to 5:45PM. Guided tours every last Sunday of the month, at 2.30PM. Free admitance.

- Recoleta Cultural Center - Junín 1930. Tel.: 4803-1041/9799.
From Tuesday to Friday, 2PM to 9PM. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10AM to 9PM.

- "Palais de Glace" Exhibition Center. Posadas 1725. Tel: 4805-4354 and 4804-1163.
Monday through Friday from 1PM to 8PM. On Saturdays and Sundays, from 3PM to 8PM.

- National Museum of Fine Arts
Avenida del Libertador 1473. Tel.: 4803-0802/8814/4961.
Tuesday to Friday and Sundays, from of 12.30AM to 7.30PM. On Saturdays, from 9AM to 7.30PM.
Guided tours on Tuesday to Friday and Sundays at 4PM, 5PM and 6PM. On Saturdays,at 5PM and 6PM. Free admitance.

- National Library
Agüero 2502. Tel.: 4806-4721.
Monday through Saturday, from 8AM to 9PM. Sundays from 12AM to 8PM.
Guided tours from Monday to Friday at 4PM. Free admitance.

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