Recoleta is an elegant neighborhood of Buenos Aires and offers many attractions, cafes, and restaurant options.
Things to do in Recoleta Neighborhood
1. Visit the Recoleta Cemetery Square
Plaza Ramón J. Cárcano is the heart of the neighborhood, in the square, you will find several attractions such as the Recoleta Cemetery, the Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar, and the Cultural Center.
On weekends there is an Artisan Fair in Plaza Francia, which is also worth a visit.
About Recoleta Cemetery: The cemetery is famous for its elaborate mausoleums that serve as resting places for Argentina’s rich and famous, including Eva Perón. The entrance to the cemetery is a highlight, with its beautiful neoclassical gates and tall Doric columns. The cemetery is situated on an area of 5.5 hectares. In the vicinity of the cemetery, you will find many restaurants, and cafes, including one of the best malls in town, the Recoleta Mall.
About the Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar: The basilica is one of the city’s points of interest and its construction was completed in 1732.
2. Shopping in one of the Malls
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In Recoleta, you will find two of the best malls in the city, the Recoleta Mall and the Patio Bullrich.
As a gift option, it is worth buying the delicious Cachafaz alfajores, Mamuschka chocolates, books at Livraria Cúspide, and leather goods at Prüne.
3. Taking a Floralis Generica Photo
One of Recoleta‘s famous landmarks is the Floralis Generica, a huge steel and aluminum flower located in the middle of the Plaza de las Naciones.
The Floralis Generica is a work by Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano and is 20 meters high. Next to the sculpture is the beautiful building of the Facultad de Derecho de Buenos Aires.
4. Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is one of the main museums in Latin America and has the largest artistic heritage in the country.
5. Visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid
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El Ateneo Grand Splendid is a bookstore located on the famous Santa Fe Avenue, an avenue full of stores such as Zara, Adidas, and Nike.
The bookstore is known for its beautiful interior and also has a cafe.
6. Have lunch in one of the restaurants in Recoleta
In Recoleta, you will find several restaurant options. It is worth having lunch in one of them and tasting the delicious ojo de bife, medallones de lomo, or for those who like pasta, it is worth trying the famous “sorrentinos”.
7. Eat a Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Anyone visiting Buenos Aires cannot miss trying a delicious dulce de leche ice cream.
There are several options of ice cream parlors in the neighborhood including the famous Freddo ice cream parlor, the Heladería Volta.
Best Restaurants in Recoleta Buenos Aires
Below we have listed some of the best restaurants to include in your itinerary.
1. Pani Buenos Aires
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Pani Recoleta offers a menu with snack options, salads, pies, and several kinds of sweets.
Vicente López 2056, C1128 ACF, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. Clark’s
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Clark’s is a traditional parrilla restaurant founded in 1974. On the menu, there are several types of meat, fish, and pasta.
Junín 1777, C1113 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. Duhau Restaurant and Vinoteca
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Duhau Restaurante y Vinoteca features Argentine cuisine with an emphasis on grilled cuts of meat.
The restaurant is located in the luxurious Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires Hotel. The menu also features snack options such as empanadas, cheese boards, and mini burgers.
Av. Alvear 1661, C1014AAD Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
4. Elena Four Seasons
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Elena is located in the Four Seasons Hotel. The menu features an impressive selection of the finest Argentine meats straight off the grill with an exceptional list of local wines.
1086/88 Posadas, C1011ABB Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
5. Pizzerias Romario
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Romario is a chain of pizzerias. Besides serving delicious pizzas, the menu has options for wraps, snacks, empanadas, and salads.
Beruti 2601, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
6. Restaurant Café Francesca
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Francesa is a coffee restaurant located in Patio Bullrich. The menu features delicious meat, pasta, and also sweet options.
Patio Bullrich, Posadas 1245, C1011ABE Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
7. Le Pain Quotidien
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Le Pain Quotidien serves fresh food, bread, coffee, juices, teas, and wines.
Posadas 1402, C1011ABJ Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
8. Tea Connection
Tea Connection
The menu of Tea Connection features healthy options with various snacks, salads, juices, and teas.
Montevideo 1655, C1021AAA Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Best Hotels in Recoleta
Recoleta has excellent hotel options. Below we have listed some of the best hotels in the region.
1. Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Recoleta
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The Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Recoleta is located in Av. Gral. Las Heras.
It is close to many attractions, restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets.
The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, and fitness center.
Av. Gral. Las Heras 2161, C1127 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. ARC Recoleta Boutique Hotel & Spa
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The ARC Recoleta Boutique Hotel & Spa is another excellent hotel option near restaurants and cafes.
The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, and fitness center.
Peña 2155, C1114 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
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The Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel is an elegant hotel located on Vicente López.
The hotel has a swimming pool and fitness center.
Vicente López 1955, C1128ACC Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
4. Recoleta Grand
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The Recoleta Grand is another hotel option located in Av. Gral. Las Heras. It is close to many attractions, restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets.
Av. Gral. Las Heras 1745, C1018 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
5. Up Recoleta Buenos Aires
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Up Recoleta Buenos Aires is located near the National Library. It offers excellent value for money.
The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a safe, and a minibar.
José León Pagano 2684, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Map of Recoleta
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