• Plaza General San Martín - Starting at General San Martín Plaza and concluding at Recoleta Cemetery, this walk provides an opportunity to explore the city’s rich history and gain insight into its present-day context.
• Estación Retiro San Martín - Visit the largest train station in Latin America to learn about the export-driven agricultural economy. Discover why Argentina boasts such an extensive railway system and the interest of British capital in its development.
• Torre Monumental - Discuss the British community in Buenos Aires and the reasons for their presence along these shores.
• Edificio Kavanagh - Explore the “Belle Époque” era and its lasting impact on the city. Address the influence of large landowners in the country’s development.
• Palacio San Martín - Tour some of the palaces built by the Pampas’ landowners. Learn how they acquired vast arable lands and where they invested their wealth.
• Edificio Nicolás Mihanovich - Introduce the influx of Austro-Hungarians and Yugoslavians to Buenos Aires and explain why these Europeans migrated to Argentina in significant numbers.
• Plazoleta Carlos Pellegrini - Jockey Club: the Pampas are not solely about cattle and sheep.
• Gomero de la Recoleta - Discuss the origin of Recoleta’s name and the history of the area’s magnificent and towering trees.
• Cementerio de la Recoleta - At the entrance of Recoleta Cemetery, introduce its notable “inhabitants” and the mysteries it holds. Entry is optional.

• University graduate guide

• Tickets to cemetery not included. Entrance is optional.

Immerse yourself in Argentina’s Gilded Age. This unique experience veers off the typical tourist path to delve into Recoleta’s opulent mansions and its stunning cemetery from an anthropological viewpoint.

This is an engaging journey. As participants walk from Plaza San Martín to Recoleta Cemetery, they will interpret the architecture, challenge narratives, and bring historical drama to life.

Discover intriguing themes:

The Parisian Illusion: Explore the aspirations that led Buenos Aires to earn its nickname.

The Rise and Fall: Discuss Argentina’s trajectory as a potential global power.

City of the Dead: View the cemetery as a reflection of society—who is commemorated and who is overlooked?

This is more than just a history lesson; it’s an opportunity to grasp the forces that shaped Argentina.

Note: Entry to the cemetery is optional. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online in advance.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.