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The city of the dead: mysteries and legends of the Recoleta cemetery ☠︎︎༒︎✞︎🕸𖤐

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on February 03, 2023

We are an Akelarre ("a coven") of independent historians who love traveling the world, sharing stories about witches, magic, secret societies, mythology, and other alternative topics. We offer enriching experiences for curious travelers who seek to make friends, share knowledge, and discover hidden aspects of the history and culture of each place. We invite you to explore our itineraries and participate in activities full of fun and learning. 🌒🏰🔮🧝🏻‍♀️🧙🏼‍♂️✨⚔️🐉🍄🌒🏰🔮🧝🏻‍♀️🧙🏼‍♂️✨⚔️🐉🍄🌒🏰🔮🧝🏻‍♀️🧙🏼‍♂️✨⚔️🐉🍄🌒🏰🔮🧝🏻‍♀️

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Disturbing and beautiful, majestic but dark, the Recoleta cemetery attracts thousands of visitors year after year. Located in the elegant neighborhood of Buenos Aires since the beginning of the 19th century, it houses mausoleums of the most emblematic figures of the country. Behind every grave there are ghosts, myths and urban legends. From the Lady in White to the Dark Knights and from Rufina Cambaceres to Benjamin Solari Parravicini , the city of the dead invites us to explore the hidden side of a place full of history, symbology and art.


What are we going to talk about?


  • History and symbology of the tombs
  • The Lady in white
  • Congratulations Guerrero
  • Rufina Cambaceres
  • The Dark Knights


and much more!

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  • Price: free tour, you set the price!
  • Entrance to the cemetery:


$14,320 for INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS
$0 for NATIONAL RESIDENTS

  • Tickets are obtained at the door. They only accept credit/debit cards. 💳  
  • PLEASE WAIT FOR THE GUIDE AT THE MEETING POINT BEFORE ENTERING THE CEMETERY AND PAYING 💁🏻‍♂️

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plazoleta Juan XXIII, Junín 1849, C11...
    Plazoleta Juan XXIII, Junín 1849, C1113 AAU, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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    I will be in PLAZOLETA JUAN XXIII, meters from the monument to Los Caídos, near the green bench with a black umbrella with the AKELARRE TOURS logo ☂☂☂

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Cementerio de la Recoleta

    Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires is a world-renowned burial ground known for its stunning architecture and historical significance. Established in 1822, it houses elaborate mausoleums and graves of notable figures. The cemetery's labyrinthine pathways and intricate sculptures make it a captivating destination for history and art enthusiasts.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Panteón de Eva Perón

    Eva Perón, affectionately known as Evita, is buried in the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. Her tomb, located in the Duarte family mausoleum, is a place of pilgrimage for many admirers. The grave is modest compared to its surroundings but is perpetually adorned with flowers, reflecting her enduring legacy and impact on Argentine history.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Tumba de Rufina Cambaceres

    Rufina Cambaceres is said to haunt Recoleta Cemetery. Her tragic story and the ghostly sightings at her ornate mausoleum continue to captivate visitors.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Felicitas Guerrero

    Felicitas Guerrero, a beautiful and wealthy young widow in 19th-century Buenos Aires, is said to haunt her tomb in Recoleta. Explore her story with us.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Tumba de Benjamín Solari Parravicini

    The tomb of Benjamín Solari Parravicini, an artist and prophet, is located in Recoleta Cemetery. Known for his prophetic drawings, which many believe predicted significant world events, Parravicini's resting place attracts admirers and the curious alike. His legacy as a mystic continues to intrigue those fascinated by his visions and artistic contributions.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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