Buenos Aires, Argentina

Artistic Buenos Aires

Recoleta, Historic Colón Theater and Art Museum Discover Buenos Aires’s rich artistic history during visits to important cultural landmarks. Head to Recoleta Cemetery, built in 1822 and the city’s first cemetery. Walk among the elaborate marble mausoleums—the final resting places for some of Argentina’s most powerful and well-known citizens, including former presidents, scholars, artists and authors. Continue to the world-famous Colón Theater. Originally opened in 1857, today’s refurbished incarnation boasts some of the best performance-venue acoustics in the world. Enjoy a guided tour through the rich red and gold décor and view its 4,000-person capacity auditorium. Afterward, enjoy a complete snack at the Theater Café, then travel to the colorful neighborhood of La Boca. Here, visit the Benito Quinquela Martín Museum to admire its collection of figurative art and see paintings by several Argentinian artists. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.