Why choose this Buenos Aires tour ?
Escape tourist agencies and discover Buenos Aires from an anthropological point of view. Do not expect to just walk and listen: be prepared to talk, ask questions, taste mate, and discuss the past, present, and future of Argentina’s capital.
Beginning at the Rapanuí Store and ending at Recoleta Cementery, this walk offers you the chance to explore this beautiful city through its historical past in an attempt to understand its 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 Époque,’ and how did it change the city? What was the role of large landowners in the development of the country? Was Argentina really a global economic power?
These are just some of the many questions we will try to answer on our walk through the most aristocratic part of town.
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What makes Recoleta & cemetery for curious people a unique experience ?
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.
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.
We will talk about the British community in Buenos Aires and the reason of their presence in this shores.
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.
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.
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.
Jockey Club: the Pampas are not only about cows and sheep.
We will discuss why Recoleta is called like that and talk about the origin of all the beautiful and enormous trees in this area.
At the entrance of the Recoleta cemetery we will introduce its “inhabitants” and the mysteries it contains.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Recoleta & cemetery for curious people Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- University graduate guide
Not Included
- Tickets to cemetery not included (AR$ 16.100 only with Credit/Debit Card at the entrance or online)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Social & Cultural.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 19 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
