The Cemetery in Recoleta

The cemetery stretches 14 acres and was designed by a French architect in 1822. There are over 6,400 tombs on small winding narrow marbled-walled streets, one of which is Eva Peron’s.

Entrance to cemetery

Brick wall encircling the cemetery

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Family tomb of Eva Peron

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