Recoleta

Recoleta is a strollable, affluent area known for Paris-style townhouses, lavish former palaces and posh boutiques. A main attraction is Recoleta Cemetery, where national icons like Eva Perón rest in extravagant tombs. The National Museum of Fine Arts exhibits Argentine masterpieces, while the Recoleta Cultural Center offers cutting-edge temporary shows. Grassy Plaza Francia hosts a weekend handicrafts market.