Recoleta: Power & aristocracy in Buenos Aires
Discover Buenos Aires from an anthropological point of view. Don't expect to just walk and listen: be prepared to talk, make questions, taste mate and discuss about the past, present and future of the Argentinean capital.
Beginning in General San Martín Plaza and ending in Recoleta Cementery, this walk offers you the chance to approach this beautiful city from its historical past in an attempt to understand its current present.
Why was Buenos Aires called "the Paris of South America"? Who "inhabits" the Recoleta cemetery and what mysteries does it contain? What was the "Belle Epoque" and how did it change the city? Which was the role of large landlords in the development of the country? Was Argentina really a world economic power?
These are just some of the many questions we will try to answer in our walk through the most aristocratic part of town.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Plaza General San Martin, Av. Santa Fe, Buenos Aires 1006 Argentina
Beginning in General San Martín Plaza and ending in Recoleta Cementery, this walk offers you the chance to approach this beautiful city from its historical past in an attempt to understand its current present.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Estacion Retiro San Martin, Av. Dr. Jose Maria Ramos Mejia 1500, Buenos Aires C1104AJO Argentina
We will visit the biggest train Station in Latin America to understand the export-oriented agricultural economy. We will explain why does Argentina has such a large train system and why British capital was so interested in its development.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Torre Monumental, Av. Dr. Jose Maria Ramos Mejia 1315, Buenos Aires C1104 Argentina
We will talk about the British community in Buenos Aires and the reason of their presence in this shores.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Edificio Kavanagh, Florida 1065, Retiro Retiro, Buenos Aires Argentina
We will talk about the "Belle Epoque" and how it change the city for ever. We will also adress the role of large landlords in the development of the country.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palacio San Martin, Arenales 761, Buenos Aires Argentina
We will visit some ot the palaces built by the Pampa's landlords. We will talk about how they managed to have so much arable land and where did they spent all that welth.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Edificio Nicolas Mihanovich, Teniente Gral. Juan D. Peron 300, Buenos Aires C1038AAF Argentina
We will introduce the arrival of Austro-Hungarians and Yugoslavians in Buenos Aires and explain why were these europeans coming to Argentina in such large numbers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plazoleta Carlos Pellegrini, Avenida Alvear 1350 Intersection Arroyo and Libertad, Buenos Aires C1014AAN Argentina
Jockey Club: the Pampas are not only about cows and sheep.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gomero de la Recoleta, Buenos Aires Argentina
We will discuss why Recoleta is called like that and talk about the origin of all the beautiful and enormous trees in this area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Recoleta Cemetery, Junin 1760, Buenos Aires C1113 Argentina
At the entrance of the Recoleta cemetery we will introduce its "inhabitants" and the mysteries it contains.
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 2 To 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Rapa Nui, Av. Sta. Fe 772, C1006 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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