La Recoleta Cemetery Cementerio de la Recoleta
La Recoleta Cemetery is a cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Inception and opening took place in 1822. The site features Art Nouveau architecture designed by architect Próspero Catelin.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Sunday from 07:00 to 17:30, and wheelchair access is available. Admission is priced at AR$22,600. Temperatures range from a high of 27 °C and a low of 21 °C in January to a high of 13 °C and a low of 8 °C in July. Monthly rain ranges from 56 mm in June to 132 mm in March.
The nearest airport is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, located 4 km away, and the sight is 2 km from Buenos Aires. Nearby sights include Teatro Colón at 1.7 km, Obelisco de Buenos Aires at 2.0 km, Casa Rosada at 3.0 km, La Bombonera at 5.9 km, and Estadio Monumental at 7.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 126 | 123 | 132 | 110 | 94 | 56 | 57 | 60 | 69 | 124 | 118 | 114 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
