I don't really see why people like this as a neighborhood. I thought San Telmo and Palermo were much better as neighborhoods to walk through. Recoleta was overpriced and very touristy. They cemetary is unique, though, with huge ornate houses as tombs of what I assume to be rich dead people. So for that it's fine. But for strolling, finding... more

One of the most famous and historic cafes is in Recoleta, LaBiela www.labiela.com It is on the historic register, and is across the street from the cemetery. R Duvall is known to go there. Also good is a heavenly cappucuino shake at Freddo Ice Cream, it has coffee, dulce de leche ice cream and milk in it and is divine,... more

This neighborhood can occupy for hours -- shopping, cafes, tree lined streets, old palacios. Always bustling. Great street fair outside Recoleta Cemetary on Saturday. more

We rented an apartment in Recoleta. In the three months spent in Argentina, other than at Llau Llau, it was the most comfortable area of our trip. I would recommend a Cafe and Resto called Syrop or something to that effect. There is the cafe and the full restaurant and both are charming and of very high quality. They both... more

We rented an apartment for a month in Recoleta, and we absolutely loved the experience. Recoleta is one of the safest zones in Buenos Aires. You can see policemen guarding all around this neighborhood, so you can feel safe walking around the area. It is filled with clothing stores, shoes stores, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and some clubs. The architectures is... more

Recoleta is a wonderful part of Buenos Aires...On weekends, there is an outdoor market filled with things to but...Aside form that, you'll find Cemeterio de la Recoleta and Iglesia del Pilar right there...They have wonderful restaurants in the area...For example, two of my favorites were Pane y Vino & Locos X el Fulbol...The best pasta I had in Buenos Aires... more

We enjoyed Buenos Aires and Recoleta with our two boys aged 8 and 11 years in May 2006, staying at the Hotel Ulisses. Recoleta is a pretty and safe area of BA, with European-style architecture. The district has lots of parkside restaurants and cafes (even a McDonalds in the shopping mall) and many serve international cuisine if your digestion needs... more