Recoleta: The Belle Époque of Buenos Aires
ID: GYG714867-1171980
Category:
Country: Argentina
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the Recoleta neighborhood and the Belle Époque. See the Iron Flower monument, the Law School of Buenos Aires University, the cementery of Recoleta, the embassies area the Eva Peron's history.
Discover the Belle Époque in Argentina on a guided walking tour of the Recoleta neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Explore the area's French palaces, embassies, monuments, and art museums, and visit the famous Recoleta Cemetery.
Meet your guide at the Iron Flower monument (Floraris generica) and set off to explore the Recoleta neighborhood. Learn about the Belle Époque in Argentina, a period of cultural and artistic development in the early 1900s that was influenced by European ideas from England, Germany, and France.
Admire the French palaces and embassies, and see the monuments, art museums, and parks that characterize the area. Pass by the Law School of Buenos Aires University, the National Art Museum, the subway station and the bridge. We'll see the social division in Buenos Aires.
See the monument of Bartomolé Mitre president, the National Library and the UK Embassy. Admire the Engineer School of Buenos Aires University and the Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron is and many presidents too.
Finish your tour at the Recoleta Square and enjoy a coffee in a traditional cafe.
Optional places to visit include : the National Art Museum, Museo de Arte Decorativo, Centro Cultural Recoleta, and Avenida Alvear, the most luxurious avenue in Buenos Aires.
Highlights
- Discover the Recoleta neighborhood, known as the Paris of South America
- See the Iron Flower monument and the Law School of Buenos Aires University
- Visit the National Art Museum, the UK Embassy, and the Engineer School
- Explore the Recoleta Cemetery and see the grave of Eva Perón
- Enjoy a traditional Argentine coffee and medialuna in a local cafe
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Iron Flower or Recoleta. A big park. I'll wait for the group in front the monument. Subway and uber leaves you in the place.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.