Recoleta Cemetery is easy to reach and surprisingly easy to arrive at from the wrong side. It sits in the middle of the city's grand Belle Époque barrio, ten minutes from a Subte station and on a dozen bus routes, but it has only one entrance for visitors — the columned portico on Junín — and the walls run for two blocks in every direction. Aim for the gate, not for “the cemetery”, and you'll be inside in a minute.
This page covers each way in — Subte, bus, taxi and app, on foot, from the airports — with realistic times and the current fares. Getting around once you're inside is a different problem: 4,600 vaults in lanes that all look alike. That's what the TouringBee audio guide is for — 22 stops on an offline map, from the portico to the far lanes, so the navigation ends at the gate.
Planning the whole visit? Start with our complete guide to Recoleta Cemetery, then come back here for the journey.
Getting there at a glance
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First: where the entrance actually is
The cemetery occupies a whole block between Junín, Vicente López, Azcuénaga and the Plaza Francia slope. Visitors enter through one gate only: the Doric portico on Junín 1760, at the top of the square, with the white Basílica del Pilar on your right as you face the gate and the La Biela café across the square behind you. If a taxi drops you on Vicente López or Azcuénaga you'll be walking along a blank wall for five minutes; if you come up from Avenida del Libertador through the lawns, the portico is straight ahead at the top. Entry tickets for non-residents are sold at the gate (card or QR) or in advance on the City's Entradas BA site; residents show ID and walk in. The gate is open 9:00–17:00 every day — see tickets & hours.
By Subte (metro)
The nearest station is Las Heras on line H (the yellow line), under Avenida Las Heras at Pueyrredón. Come up, walk two blocks along Avenida Las Heras to Junín, turn right, and the portico is at the end of the street: about ten minutes, flat. Line H runs from Hospitales in the south through Once (line A), Corrientes (line B) and Santa Fe (line D) — so from almost anywhere in the centre it's one change at most. The line's northern terminus, Facultad de Derecho, is also usable: from there it's twelve minutes along Avenida del Libertador past the Floralis Genérica and the Bellas Artes museum, which makes a nice approach if you're combining them.
On line D (the green line, from Catedral on Plaza de Mayo), get off at Facultad de Medicina and follow Junín itself — it runs straight to the gate in about fifteen minutes; from Pueyrredón station, walk along Pueyrredón to Avenida Las Heras and continue as above. The Subte runs roughly 5:30–23:00 on weekdays, later start on Sundays; it's busy 8–10 and 17–19.
By bus (colectivo)
Buenos Aires buses are frequent, cheap and run all night, and a dozen lines pass within a few blocks of the gate. The useful ones: 59, 60, 67 and 93 along Avenida Las Heras (get off at Junín or Azcuénaga, three blocks below the cemetery), 130 along Avenida del Libertador (get off at Plaza Francia and walk up through the lawns), and 17, 61, 62, 92, 110 and 124, which stop on Pueyrredón, Las Heras or around the square. The 59, 60 and 67 come up from the centre; the 130 runs from La Boca along the waterfront. Use the Cómo llego app (the City's own) or Google Maps for live routing — both know the bus stops well. Tell the driver “Recoleta” and they'll usually call the stop.
Paying: SUBE or a bank card
Buses and the Subte don't take cash. You pay with a SUBE card — sold at Subte stations, kiosks (kioscos) and lottery agencies for a small fee, then loaded with pesos — or, on most buses and in the Subte, by tapping a contactless bank card or phone, which is the simplest option for a short stay. One card can pay for a group on the bus (tap once per person; tell the driver how many). In October 2026 a bus ride within the city cost about ARS 920 with a registered SUBE and a Subte ride ARS 1,817; the fares are raised monthly with inflation, so treat these as a scale rather than a quote. Either way, the journey from the centre costs less than a coffee at La Biela.
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The black-and-yellow taxis are plentiful, metered and fine; Uber and Cabify both operate and are often a little cheaper. From the Obelisco or Plaza de Mayo it's about 15 minutes and a few kilometres; from Palermo 10–15 minutes; from San Telmo or Puerto Madero 15–20. Give the address as “Junín mil setecientos sesenta, cementerio de la Recoleta” — every driver knows it, but the number stops them dropping you on the wrong side. Morning rush (8–10) and the evening (17–19) add ten minutes. Taxis take cash in pesos and, increasingly, cards; the apps charge your card.
From the airports
Aeroparque (Jorge Newbery, domestic and regional flights)
The city airport is five kilometres up the river from Recoleta — a 15-minute taxi or Uber, which is why Recoleta is such a convenient base for anyone flying in from Iguazú, Mendoza or Montevideo. Buses 33 and 45 link the airport with Retiro; from there it's a 15-minute taxi or a 25-minute walk along Avenida Alvear.
Ezeiza (Ministro Pistarini, international flights)
Ezeiza is 35 kilometres south-west: a taxi or app ride takes 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Use the official taxi desks in the arrivals hall or the Uber/Cabify pick-up points — not the men who approach you. The Tienda León shuttle bus goes to its terminal in Retiro, a 15-minute taxi or 25-minute walk from the cemetery. There is no train or Subte to Ezeiza.
On foot: the Avenida Alvear approach
If you're staying in the centre, Retiro or anywhere near Plaza San Martín, walk. From the plaza, take Avenida Alvear north-west: seven blocks of mansard roofs, the Alvear Palace Hotel, the Jockey Club, the Nunciature and the Palacio Duhau, and at the end the Recoleta square with the cemetery wall behind it. Twenty-five minutes, flat, and a fine introduction to the barrio. From the Obelisco allow 35–40 minutes via Avenida Santa Fe or Alvear; from the Bellas Artes museum or the Floralis Genérica it's five and ten minutes respectively across Avenida del Libertador. As in any central district of Buenos Aires, keep an eye on phone and bag in crowds, especially at the weekend fair. Our guide to the barrio has a map of all of this.
Other ways
- Hop-on hop-off bus — the City's tourist bus stops at Plaza Francia / the cemetery; useful if you're doing a loop of the city in a day.
- Ecobici — the public bikes are free for short rides with the app; there are stations on Avenida del Libertador and around Plaza Francia.
- Guided tours with pick-up — most Recoleta walks on GetYourGuide meet at the gate rather than collecting you; check the listing. See guided tours →
- Car — don't. Parking in Recoleta is scarce and expensive, and the streets around the square close for the weekend fair.
Accessibility
The portico on Junín has a few steps; the City's accessibility information directs visitors with reduced mobility to the Junín 1750 side entrance, where staff can assist, and mentions wheelchairs available through the cemetery office — confirm before you travel. Inside, the main lanes are paved and flat but old and uneven, with narrow side lanes and occasional steps. Las Heras Subte station has lifts; most buses have a low floor.
Timing the arrival
However you come, aim to be at the gate at 9:00: the lanes are empty, the light is low, and Evita's narrow lane has no queue. From the centre that means leaving around 8:30 by taxi or 8:15 by Subte — and having coffee at La Biela opposite the gate while you wait for it to open. Our best-time guide explains the hours and seasons.
Staying nearby
If the cemetery is high on your list, stay in Recoleta and the journey is a five-minute walk. It's central, walkable and full of hotels from grand (Avenida Alvear) to mid-range (towards Barrio Norte). Check hotels in Recoleta on Booking.com →
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- 100% offline — no Wi-Fi or data needed inside the cemetery
- Offline map with the route — you start each story yourself at the tomb
- Audio languages: English, Spanish
- Works on iOS & Android
- 22 stops, about 1–2 hours at your own pace
The takeaway
Junín 1760, one gate. Subte line H to Las Heras and ten minutes on foot; any of a dozen buses to Las Heras or Libertador; a 15-minute taxi from the centre or Aeroparque; or the walk down Avenida Alvear if you have the time. Be there at nine.
And once the gate is behind you, let the map do the rest: 22 stops in walking order, offline, from the portico to the far lanes. Get the audio guide — €9.99
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of Recoleta Cemetery?
Junín 1760, in the Recoleta barrio of Buenos Aires. The visitor entrance is the neoclassical portico on Junín, beside the Basílica del Pilar and Plaza Francia. There is no other public entrance.
What is the nearest Subte station to Recoleta Cemetery?
Las Heras on line H, about ten minutes on foot (two blocks along Avenida Las Heras to Junín, then right to the end of the street). Facultad de Derecho, the end of line H, is about twelve minutes. On line D, Pueyrredón is roughly fifteen minutes.
Which buses go to Recoleta Cemetery?
Lines 17, 59, 60, 61, 62, 67, 92, 93, 110, 124 and 130 all stop within a few blocks, on Avenida Las Heras, Pueyrredón or Avenida del Libertador. The 59, 60, 67 and 93 run from the centre along Las Heras; the 130 comes along Libertador.
How long is a taxi to Recoleta Cemetery?
From the Obelisco or Plaza de Mayo about 15 minutes outside rush hour; from Aeroparque (the city airport) about 15 minutes; from Ezeiza international airport 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis, Uber and Cabify all work; ask for “Junín 1760” or “cementerio de la Recoleta”.
Can I walk to Recoleta Cemetery from the centre?
Yes. From Plaza San Martín it's about 25 minutes along Avenida Alvear, through the Belle Époque quarter — a lovely approach. From the Obelisco allow 35–40 minutes. The route is flat and easy in daylight.
Do I need a SUBE card?
For the Subte and buses, you pay with a SUBE card (sold at kiosks and stations, loaded with cash) or, on most buses and on the Subte, by tapping a contactless bank card or phone. In October 2026 a bus ride cost about ARS 920 and a Subte ride ARS 1,817; the fares are adjusted monthly.
Is Recoleta Cemetery open when I arrive?
Tourist entry is 9:00–17:00 every day. Arrive by 16:00 at the latest. The entry fee for non-residents is bought at the gate or online on Entradas BA; Argentine residents enter free with ID.
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