#La Recoleta Cemetery

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Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2024)

Photo by me.

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A beautiful street among the city of the dead. @visitargentina

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cementerio de la recoleta - buenos aires, argentina

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Tumba, Cementerio de la recoleta, Buenos Aires, 2008.

Happy All Souls Day! - ¡Feliz día de los difuntos!

In México it is usually called "Dia de los muertos."

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Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina: La Recoleta Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It contains the graves of notable people, including Eva Perón, presidents of Argentina, Nobel Prize winners, the founder of the Argentine Navy, and military commanders such as Julio Argentino Roca. Wikipedia

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cemetery at sunset (cementerio de la recoleta, asunción, paraguay)

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Upon occasion a body must be exhumed or done so by accident. Some exhumations can reveal unusual finds and many famous people who were exhumed are documented by curious witnesses. There is quite a list of famous people who were exhumed for one reason or another. Some of them include:

Daniel Boone – He was buried in Missouri but when moved to Kentucky, they thought they might have the wrong body.

John Wilkes Booth – His body was warehoused until his family finally put him to rest in their area.

Al Capone – His body was moved.

Karen Carpenter – In Karen’s case, they wanted to move her to a new location.

Christopher Columbus – His body had been moved around and so there was some question about whether the remains were his or possibly mixed with another person.

Marie Curie – Her body was exhumed and moved to be put in a place of honor.

Sammy Davis Jr. – Sammy died almost bankrupt so his wife actually had him exhumed to get the 70,000 dollars worth of jewelry he was buried with.

Adolf Hitler – In 1970, remains believed to be his were turned over for cremation.

Benny Hill – Sadly, this beloved comedian was the victim of grave robbery.

Abraham Lincoln – Several people thought to try and steal his body. Eventually, they encased him in concrete.

Lee Harvey Oswald – With the permission of Oswald’s widow, Eddowes had the body exhumed in 1981 and dental records confirmed the man was not a Russian body double, but Oswald himself.

Elvis Presley – Buried in Memphis, he was moved because someone tried to steal his body. He was placed at Graceland

Jesse James – The infamous Wild West outlaw may have died in 1882, but his legend lived on as did persistent rumors that James faked his own death. In 1995, the James family requested the exhumation of their ancestor’s corpse from a Kearney, Missouri cemetery and DNA tests confirmed the remains were indeed those of the outlaw.

Eva Peron – Evita’s body was exhumed and moved to Madrid, where her husband lived in exile. Finally in 1974, her remains were returned to Buenos Aires and buried in a fortified crypt in La Recoleta Cemetery.

Abraham Lincoln – In 1876 a gang of Chicago counterfeiters hatched a scheme to snatch the slain president’s body from his tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois, and hold the corpse for a ransom of $200,000 and the release of their best engraver from prison. After law enforcement officials thwarted the grave robbers in the middle of the crime, Lincoln’s body was quickly moved to various unmarked graves until it was eventually encased in a steel cage and entombed under 10 feet of concrete in the same Springfield cemetery in 1901.

Zachary Taylor – In 1991, Taylor became the first president to have his remains exhumed, and tests conclusively showed that he was not assassinated by poison.

Oliver Cromwell – King Charles II exhumed Cromwell’s body on the twelfth anniversary of his father’s execution and in retribution for the regicide staged an execution of his own.

 Simon Bolivar – Twelve years after his death, Bolivar’s remains were exhumed from Santa Marta’s cathedral and transferred to Caracas, Venezuela. The testing by forensic specialists proved inconclusive as to the cause of Bolivar’s death.

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City Pop: Recoleta

Recoleta is a barrio or neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, located in the northern part of the city, by the Río de la Plata. The area is perhaps best known to be the home of the distinguished Recoleta Cemetery. It is a traditional upper-class and conservative neighborhood with some of the priciest real estate in the city, known for Paris-style townhouses, lavish former palaces and posh boutiques. And I made this as a reminder that this neighborhood is awesome <3

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Grave Digger In La Recoleta Cemetery ~ Artistic Rifki

[giuliacolla]

Finalmente l’Argentina

L’ho sognata per anni, prima e dopo il corona virus.

Finalmente siam partiti, Giampiero ed io.

In primis Buenos Aires: il cuore pulsante di un paese grande quasi 3 milioni di km².

Nella parte nord della città abbiamo visitato i ricchi quartieri di Palermo

e di Recoleta, nel cui cimitero riposa Eva Peron.

Poi Plaza de Mayo con la Casa Rosada, il Parlamento e la Catedral, da cui proviene Papa Francesco.

Eccellente caffe da “Pertutti”: bar sontuoso, sembrava di essere al S. Carlo di Torino.

Lasciamo B.A. per volare a El Calafate e visitare il Parque Nacional “Los Glaciares”, dove sono presenti tre diversi ambienti:

l’alta montagna, con i famosi ghiacciai Perito Moreno e Upsala

il bosco andino-patagonico, con foreste di Lenga e Nire

la steppa patagonica, settimo maggior deserto del mondo.

Partiamo per escursione d’intera giornata “Todo Glaciares”, navigando il lago argentino tra gli iceberg, con sosta per il lunch alla base Spegazzini.

Successiva tappa: Ushuaia. Sorvoliamo lo stretto di Magellano e raggiungiamo questa perla di città ai confini del mondo.

Qui, sotto l’ottima guida di Mariano, visitiamo il parco nazionale “Tierra del Fuego”, dove i primi abitanti, gli indios Ona, usavano accendere grandi fuochi, da cui il nome dato dai primi colonizzatori.

Segue la navigazione sul canale di Beagle, dove ammiriamo le colonie di leoni marini e di cormorani.

Al 9° giorno voliamo a Trelew e raggiungiamo Puerto Madryn. visitiamo quindi la Peninsula Valdes, dove alla Estancia S. Lorenzo possiamo camminare in mezzo alla più grande colonia di pinguini del continente.

Al tramonto ci imbarchiamo a Puerto Piramides per ammirare le balene: eccitante, ma un freddo boia!

Il 4° volo è per le cascate di Iguazù. Le ammiriamo da sopra e da sotto, dal versante argentino e da quello brasiliano: una meraviglia!

Concludiamo la nostra vacanza con la visita ai quartieri sud di Buenos Aires, S. Telmo e La Boca.

Alla sera non possiamo mancare lo spettacolo del tango.

È stato un viaggio magnifico, anche se molto stancante, organizzato dall’agenzia Etlim di Imperia per un gruppo di 22 persone con cui ci siamo trovati bene. Il viaggio è durato 15 gg., di cui 2 di viaggio con Argentina Aerolineas, durata 14 ore (-4 all’andata + 4 al ritorno).

Oltre ai bei ricordi ci portiamo a casa anche quattro riproduzioni di un artista argentino che esponeva a Ushuaia.

I DREAMED IT FOR YEARS, BEFORE AND AFTER THE CORONA VIRUS.

AT LAST WE DID IT, GIAMPIERO AND I.

FIRST BUENOS AIRES: THE BEATING HEART OF THIS COUNTRY, ALMOST 3 MILLION SQUARE KM. LARGE.

IN THE NORTH OF THE CITY WE VISITED THE WEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS OF PALERMO AND RECOLETA, IN WHOSE CEMETERY RESTS EVA PERON.

THEN PLAZA DE MAYO WITH THE CASA ROSADA, THE PARLIAMENT AND THE CATHEDRAL, FROM WHICH POPE FRANCIS COMES.

EXCELLENT COFFEE AT “PERTUTTI”: SUMPTUOUS BAR, WE FELT LIKE BEING AT THE S.CARLO IN TURIN.

WE LEAVE B.A.TO FLY TO EL CALAFATE AND VISIT THE PARQUE NACIONAL LOS GLACIARES, WHERE THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS:

THE HIGH MOUNTAINS, WITH THE FAMOUS GLACIERS PERITO MORENO AND UPSALA

THE PATAGONIAN-ANDEAN FOREST, MOSTLY COVERED BY LENGA AND NIRE TREES

THE PATAGONIAN STEPPE, THE 7TH WIDEST DESERT IN THE WORLD.

WE HAVE A FULL-DAY EXCURSION CALLED “TODO GLACIARES” SAILING ON THE ARGENTINE LAKE AMONG THE ICEBERGS AND STOPPING FOR LUNCH AT THE SPEGAZZINI BASE. NEXT STOP: USHUAIA. WE FLY OVER THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN AND REACH THIS PEARL OF A CITY AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD.

HERE, UNDER THE VERY GOOD GUIDANCE OF MARIANO, WE VISIT THE NATIONAL PARK “TIERRA DEL FUEGO”, WHERE THE FIRST INHABITANTS, THE INDIOS ONA, USED TO LIGHT BIG FIRES, HENCE THE NAME GIVEN BY THE FIRST COLONIZERS.

THEN WE SAIL ON THE BEAGLE CHANNEL, WHERE WE ADMIRE THE COLONIES OF SEA LIONS AND CORMORANTS.

ON THE 9TH DAY WE FLY TO TRELEW AND WE REACH PUERTO MADRYN. WE THEN VISIT THE PENINSULA VALDES, WHERE AT THE ESTANCIA S.LORENZO WE WALK AMONG THE BIGGEST COLONY OF PENGUINS IN THE CONTINENT.

AT SUNSET WE GO TO PUERTO PIRAMIDES TO ADMIRE THE WHALES: EXCITING, BUT FREEZING COLD!

THE 4TH FLIGHT IS TO IGUAZU WATERFALLS. WE ADMIRE THEM FROM ABOVE AND BELOW, BOTH SIDES (ARGENTINEAN & BRASILIAN): A WONDER!

WE END OUR TRIP WITH A LAST TOUR IN B.A., THIS TIME TO THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE CITY: S. TELMO AND LA BOCA. AND IN THE EVENING WE CAN’T MISS THE TANGO EXHIBITION.

IT WAS A MAGNIFICENT JOURNEY, ALTHOUGH VERY TIRING, ORGANISED BY THE ETLIM AGENCY IN IMPERIA. WE WERE A GROUP OF 22 PEOPLE, WE HAD A GOOD TIME. IT LASTED 15 DAYS, 2 OF WHICH TRAVELLING WITH ARGENTINA AEROLINEAS FOR 14 HOURS (-4 TO GO + 4 TO COME BACK)

IN ADDITION TO THE GOOD MEMORIES, WE TOOK HOME FOUR REPRODUCTIONS OF AN ARGENTINE ARTIST WHO EXHIBITED IN USHUAIA.

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hi love ! you're from argentina right? i thought i'd seen posts about it. anyway, maybe a weird question but i'm going to argentina in a month. do you have any tips, must-sees, good restaurants you'd like to share? i always trust people who live(d) there a lot more than, like, tripadvisor. if you don't want to share or if this is weird that's fine too !! either way thank you <33

hi love!! sure, absolutely. I'll answer it publicly in case people also want to know about what to do in buenos aires. okay, i'll try to keep it short. idk how many days you'll be visiting but:

Long Post under the cut lmfao

must-sees:

Caminito (this is located in the neighbourhood of La Boca)

Teatro Colón

Avenida Corrientes and surroundings (Corrientes Av. and 9 de Julio would be like our times square lol)

Palermo Soho (this is a neighbourhood that has a lot of clothing stores, cool restaurants and caffes and from thursday to saturday night there's always a good plan waiting for you)

Jardín Botánico (this is in the neighbourhood of palermo which you'll see is divided in different names, Palermo Soho, Palermo Chico, etc etc so it might be confusing at first lol)

Recoleta is another neighbourhood that's nice to walk around, especially the area that's close to the cemetery and Plaza Francia. If you walk through Libertador Av. or Figeroa Alcorta Av. you'll see pretty buildings and museums. Here you can also see 'The Flower' as we call it lol, which is an artistic sculpture that opens its petals by day and it closes them by night.

San Telmo is a must for tourists but as someone who was born and raised in the city i fucking hate this neighbourhood lmfao, it's filled with people. bUT it's cute, you have like a street market where people sell their crafts and you have cute caffes and restaurants.

Puerto Madero is also a nice place to walk around as well

If you have time you can travel by bus to Villa Ocampo, a beautiful house owned by Victoria Ocampo who was a writer.

Tigre is a neighbourhood outside of Capital Federal (as well as Villa Ocampo) and it has a cute outdoor market filled with caffes, restaurants and shops. You can travel there by bus but it's fastest if you take the train.

For Food:

Petanque is a french restaurant, CARNE is good for eating hamburgers and Sagardi is a spanish/basque place. All of them are in San Telmo.

In Palermo Soho you have a shit ton of restaurants/bars so you can truly pick the one that stands out the most but my faves are: 1) Overo Bar 2) Club Eros (you might not give 2 cents for this one bc it might not look so aesthetically pleasing on the outside but my god they have the best milanesas ever) 3) Local Support (it's like THE place for all the indie and sad boys/girls wannabes of the city, the vibes aren't my cup of tea but the pizza is DELICIOUS) 4) Rey de Copas 5) Soria Bar "

Pizzería Güerrin, best pizza ever.

Il Quotidiano is my favorite sort of "mainstream" italian restaurant, the food is incredible and the prices are quite good honestly.

Presidente Bar if you feel fancy

Dadá Bistro for another fancy night but this one is smaller and usually there's also a shit ton of tourists lol. It's one of my favorite places even tho my friends say that it's for older people u.u (what does that say about me lmfao)

For something even more fancy you can enjoy a delicious merienda or dinner in Palacio Duhau

El Mirasol is one of my favorite places to eat asado, it's quite expensive tbh but the food is delicious

i Fresh Market is one of my favorites bar/restaurant in Puerto Madero

Sifón Sodería for a good vermut

Buenos Aires is FILLED with birrerías and my favorite ones are: 1) Patagonia (this one is quite mainstream but the beer is good) 2) Hormiga Negra... and i can't remember more LMFAO, if i remember i'll definitely let you know

Cuervo Café and The Shelter have delicious coffee. Cuervo is in Palermo and The Shelter is in Retiro.

Birkin is another caffe and it's also quite good, you can also have lunch/dinner here

and that's what's at the top of my head for eating, i know there's more in my brain but i can't remember lol. again, if i remember more places i'll definitely let u know!!

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Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2024)

Photo by me

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Steaks by Luis - Argentine asado experience - make a reservation.

Casa Rosada - Pink mansion and office of the president of Argentina where "Don't cry for me Argentina" in Evita was filmed.

La Boca - famed colorful neighborhood.

El Viejo Almacén - live tango show.

Recoleta Cemetery - Famous people buried here including Eva PeronFloralis Genérica in the Plaza de las Naciones Unidas - really cool park and flower sculpture.

Palermo neighborhood.

Avenue Libertador.

El Zanjón de Granados.

The Rose Garden in Parque Tres de Febrero.

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Argentina 🇦🇷

Girls trip with my besties!

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Arrived at EZE around 11AM, took an Uber to our Airbnb in Palermo. neighborhood (cost ~19USD for the uber) which took ~50-60 mins. Spent the afternoon walking around Palermo and stopping in cute stores. We had great ice cream at Rapa Nui. In the evening we went for drink at Cochinchina - the drinks were great and the decor/atmosphere were really cool. Then we went to Boticario, a cute old pharmacy themed cocktail bar.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires

Did a great walking tour of Recoleta & Rosario neighborhoods which was a great way to learn some of the history. This one took us to the fancier 'Paris of South America' parts of the city. These tours are free and fantastic (there are severa offered), tip based and the typical tip is ~10-20USD. We ended the tour near the famous Recoleta Cemetery and there was a very cute market (Recoleta Market in Plaza Francia) with craft stalls outside of it. There is a nice cultural center that is free to enter as well and supposedly has great coffee and dancing at night. We ate a nice italian meal at one of the fancy restaurants on the street next to the green space. There is also a really cool tree in the green space that is worth seeing. Then we went to the Recoleta Cemetery, the tickets were a little pricey ~18USD and we walked around on our own. The famous mausoleum to visit is Eva Perón ('Evita'), the famous singer and also wife of former president. Then we went back to our airbnb took a little rest, when to Tres Monos bar (a local favorite but I found it mid), and then went to a tango class at La Virtua Tango in Palermo (cost ~5USD). The class itself was separated by levels and then there is free dance with lots of locals who were absolutely incredible to watch. You can just show up, no reservation needed to take the class and there will be plenty of people to dance with so you don't need to come in a pair. Tango is amazing and sexy and it is incredible watching these people so in sync even though it is not choreographed and doesn't follow any obvious beat. They have several classes a few times a week including classic rock, salsa, tango and they have shows with live music and then open dance. I recommend messaging them on instagram to make a table reservation for the show portion after the lesson. This was a highlight of the trip!

Day 3 - Tigre (1/2 day trip from BA)

Took a day trip to Tigre which was an easy train ride from BA. However, once you get there it can be a little tricky to figure out which boat to take around the water ways. We waited in line and took a boat to a stop that we found on instagram, but it wasn't anything particularly worth stopping at so you could find other restaurants and go to those by boat. You have to wait on the pier and catch another boat to pick you up and bring you back, there isn't really a clear schedule coming back so allow enough time and make sure you know the time of the last boat. Then we walked along the water in town and had great ice cream at Heladeria Via Toscana. Then took the train back to BA.

There is a Palermo Market on Saturday & Sundays in Plaza Serrano in Palermo Soho 2-8PM and also Palermo Viejo market in Plaza Armenia 10AM-8PM in Palermo Viejo. Didn't make it to these but they seemed cute.

Day 4 - Buenos Aires

Woke up and did another walking tour with the same company of La Boca neighborhood (this one is not free, 14000 pesos). It was interesting to learn about the working class history of the city and see Boca Juniors stadium; only members can get tickets to these soccer games but someone always has a guy who will sell you tickets. Would definitely be fun to go to, but can be very pricey like probably 200-400 USD per ticket. Online there is lots of talk that this is a very dangerous neighborhood and you will get mugged if you are on your phone or anything, during the day it did not really feel like that to me. Felt very touristy and colorful. Had a great lunch I believe at El Burladero where we ordered the set lunch menu. We then went to El Ateneo Grand Splendid book store which is in an old opera house, definitely beautiful but not necessarily worth going out of the way for. Then we went to the airport to fly to Puerto Iguazu.

Day 5 - Iguazu Falls

Took the bus to the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls on the first bus of the day at 715 (I believe this cost 7000 or 5000 pesos), entry cost was ~50USD. We did the upper circuit first and had such an emotional reaction the moment the first view of the falls opened up to us. It is so vast and powerful and felt like some movie/true exploration like finding something amazing in the wild. There were also beautiful butterflies flying all over which felt like a disney movie. There were also Coaties animals which are like raccoon/anteater, beware they bite so don't touch or approach. Then we did the lower circuit. Then we took the bus back to town and caught another bus to the Brazil side of the falls (I think this was cheaper at 2500 or 3500 pesos). The Brazil side only had like one walking trail but it had more incredible views of the falls in my opinion and it had one section that was built out onto a water ledge next to a fall and you get soaked and it felt so good and was so fun. Don't miss the last bus of the day to the argentinian side which leaves at 5:30PM though the park closes at 6PM. You stop at customs on the bus at the border in both directions. Then we had beer at Patagonia right near the bus depot which was fun for happy hour, then dinner at an italian restaurant that sounded promising but was so mid.

Day 6 - Iguazu Falls

Went back to the Argentinian side in the morning and did a 5km hike that I would not recommend, then redid the upper circuit which was amazing as always. Then took the bus to the airport. The airport has a really nice lounge that we got into with Priority Pass, had to fly to BA (AEP airport, also with a nice priority pass lounge) before catching a flight to Medoza.

Day 7 - Mendoza

Our first day in Mendoza was kind of cold and rainy which is so sad because Mendoza has like 320 sunny days a year and was beautiful weather right before we arrived and right after we left. We did an excursion with the morning spent at Potrerillos Valley which was beautiful and worth seeing then a nice lunch and then from 3-6pm we went to Cacheuta Thermal Baths Spa (~70USD). There was a full day option and the lunch is supposedly quite good at the spa but it would be too much time in the hot springs in my opinion. It is nestled in the mountains and the water was so blue and warm and was a perfect way to spend our cold day. Then we went to dinner and Anna Bistro which was ok but a very cute setting, there's a nice outdoor patio.

Day 8 - Mendoza

Full-day wine tour that we booked on Viator (170USD) to Lujan de Cuyo. They also have a Uco Valley option. We went to 4 wineries and had lunch at the third. We were drunk by the second place and had so much fun with the other people on the tour. However, I would simply book directly through the Trout & Wine tour website because I think it is the same tour at a slightly cheaper price. Had a great time but the price was kind of high especially since we couldn't drink at all the places since we were too drunk lol. It was also cloudy so we couldn't see the Andes surrounding the wineries which was so so sad for me.

Day 9 - Buenos Aires

Flew back to Buenos Aires, unfortunately, our flight was changed to EZE instead of AEP since AEP is right in the city and EZE is about 40 minutes away. We chose to stay in San Telmo which was a great choice to see another neighborhood with cool architecture compared to Palermo. We went to Museo de las Belas Artes (free!) and enjoyed some art. Then went to the famous Floreria Atlántico bar which was good. Then we went back to our apartment to get ready and then we went to Palermo and had more drinks at Rey de Copas which had such fun drinks and a very cool interior. Then we went dancing at La Mala Pub and we stayed out until like 4AM but the place was still going strong.

Day 10 - Buenos Aires

The famous Sunday San Telmo market was fun to walk around. We had good empanadas at El Hornero. Then we did another walking tour of the City Center (with our favorite guide Jenny) which took us around Congress and the pink presidential palace. Then we headed to a cafe for a quick bite before going to the airport for our night flight back to the states.

Tips:

I would spend less time in Buenos Aires and go to Bariloche or maybe the top point of Patagonia like Calafate or north like Salta instead

The food is bad so don't center your trip around eating, though the food in Mendoza was significantly better than anywhere else

It's a huge country!

To get the blue rate you can exchange $100 US dollar bills at western unions or brave Florida Ave where you can go to cambios and negotiate a rate with individuals. At the time of our trip we got 930 pesos for $1 USD when exchanging $100 bills when the official rate was 840-860 pesos per USD. This rate fluctuates and inflation and the exchange rates are changing constantly there.

Things start very late there, bars don't get fun until after midnight and will stay open past 4AM and things don't start or feel open until at least 10AM

You can fly with 6 bottles of wine in addition to your carry on that don't count towards your luggage weight limit on internal flights! This is amazing overall the security for internal flights is fast and not strict on liquids

Internal flights and security are very convenient and move fast but there were a lot of flight changes between airports in buenos aires and the timing of flights, but the security took a long time at EZE so budget lots of time there. None of our bags were weighed on internal flights even though they are budget airlines.

Don't miss Iguazu Falls, it's a little touristy and you don't need tons of time but it is worth the trip

Pay attention to the difference between blue and red rates because it was so close that for us many times it was fine to use card which is more convenient than carrying around loads of cash

Overall I felt very safe in Argentina though was surprised with how difficult it was to get around/communicate especially since everyone in our group took spanish in school. I would not recommend it to someone who has no or very poor spanish skills. Few people spoke english in Buenos Aires which I found surprising.

We got around BA mostly by uber since the exhange rate was so good this was a cheap option; however the public transportation is quite good - you will need a Subte cards bought at local convenience store and each ride is 300 pesos. Buses are better and more popular than the underground.

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Haunted Cemeteries Around the World

Certain cemeteries around the world have a reputation for being particularly haunting, attracting both the brave and the curious. One such location is London's Highgate Cemetery. Founded in 1839, it is renowned for its Gothic architecture, well-known inhabitants, and creepy atmosphere. Many stories describe mysterious figures, unexplained noises, and eerie apparitions. The most well-known of these stories is about the so-called Highgate Vampire, a ghost that is rumored to haunt the cemetery and terrorize anybody who ventures along its trails after dark. The St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana, is rich in paranormal stories and history. This cemetery lays to rest the fabled voodoo queen Marie Laveau. Many visitors claim to have sensed Marie Laveau's presence, and often report seeing a woman in a turban, believed to be Laveau herself. The above-ground graves in the cemetery, built to resist the swampy circumstances of the city, give the location an additional touch of ethereal allure and draw in a lot of paranormal believers.

Another famous cemetery that is well-known for its ghostly occupants is Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France. The eternal resting place of well-known people, including Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, and Oscar Wilde, is this expansive cemetery. But more than just the attraction of famous people's tombs pulls tourists. Many have claimed to have heard whispers amid the tombstones and to have seen ghostly beings. A man named Adolphe Thiers is rumored to be haunting the cemetery in search of punishment for his premature death. Edinburgh, Scotland's Greyfriars Kirkyard, is reputedly one of the world's haunted graveyards. The Mackenzie Poltergeist is famously linked to the restless apparition of Sir George Mackenzie, a 17th-century jurist notorious for his severe persecution of Covenanters. Visitors to the cemetery have reported physical attacks from Mackenzie's vengeful ghost, including scratches and bruising. The kirkyard's ambiance, complete with worn tombstones and ancient tombs, adds to the eerie atmosphere. Last but not least, the La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina, combines the ethereal and the beautiful. This cemetery is well-known for its intricate monuments and mausoleums that provide an almost dreamy atmosphere. Its most well-known mythology is that of Rufina Cambaceres, a young lady who was unintentionally buried alive. Some claim to hear her cries emanating from her tomb, while others believe her spirit roams the cemetery. For those who are interested in the paranormal, La Recoleta is an intriguing site because of its unsettling tales and rich history.

These graveyards continue to pique people's interest around the globe with their distinct histories and spooky tales. Whether one believes in ghosts or not, the spooky beauty and sad mood of these graveyards leave a profound impression on everyone who visits.

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Parks/Cemeteries

1. Yellowstone National Park

What stands out to me about this place is how it is often associated with the end of world. This place is home to a super volcano which if it erupted would practically destroy the world. It also is a large forest which could be good for a creepy setting in my game.

2. Banff National Park

What stands out to me about this place is the large mountains and the massive body of water. I don't think it would be a good setting for my game however it would be for a sea monster or survival type game.

3. Central Park

What stands out to me about this place is the lamp posts and trees. It would be cool to have the monster hide in the trees and get you by surprise. The lamp posts would also give a logical explanation as to where the light source is coming from.

4. Grand Canyon National Park

What stands out to me about this place is the large mountains. I wouldn't use this place as a setting simply because there would be no explanation as to where the light is coming from.

5. Yosemite National Park

What stands out to me about this place is the endless amount of forest. This would be a good setting for my game as trees would give a scary vibe to it kind of similar to the slender games.

6. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

What stands out to me about this place are the tall, slender cliffs. This setting would most likely not work for the setting in my game.

7. Serengeti National Park

What stands out to me about this place is the flat landscape and the wildlife. I couldn't see this setting working for my game.

8. Everglades National Park

What stands out to me about this place is the swampish look it has which interests me because swamps in folklore are usually witches and ogres live. This could be a good setting for my game however there would still be no logical explanation to where the light is coming from.

9. Kruger National Park

There isn't much that interests me about this place as I cant see it working as a setting for my game.

10. Hyde Park

What interests me about this place is the openness of it because an empty open space where it's just you could definitely give off a creepier feel to it. I feel this would be a good setting my game especially during the night. This would also again give an explanation from where the lights are coming from.

11. Pere Lachaise Cemetery

What interests me about this place is the angel statues because they give off a creepy vibe especially with the fact that the statues are covering their mouths. I feel this would a really good setting for my game as I have this idea that the angel statues could be the source. This could further my point that the lights in my game is supposed to be a guardian angel.

12. Arlington National Cemetery

What stands out to me about this place is the amount of gravestones there are which interests me because you usually wouldn't expect this many. I wouldn't see this as a good setting simply because of how open it is and nowhere the monster could really jump out from.

13. Highgate Cemetery

What stands out me about this place is how close together everything is. This setting could work for my game as it gives off a creepy feel and the monster could jump out of nowhere, scaring the player.

14. Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Again this one is too open and couldn't really work as a setting for my game.

15. Mount Of Olives Jewish Cemetery

What stands out to me about this one is the large amount of coffins stacked on top of this hill. This could work as a setting for my game as I could have coffins open up and have the monster jump out of those however, there would be no explanation for a light source.

16. La Recoleta Cemetery

What stands out to me about this one is again the angel statues as they would be able to work with the guardian angel idea I have for the lights.

17. Cimetiere Du Montparnasse

What stands out to me about this place is the central building. I feel this could be a good setting for the game as the gravestones could become a maze and getting to the central part could be the goal of the game.

18. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

What stands out to me about this place is the pointed gates and the almost abandoned look that it has. This place also feels creepy considering the fact a voodoo queen was buried there. I feel this would be a good setting for my game as the abandoned look would make more sense for why there is no one else except you in the game.

19. Okunoin Cemetery

What stands out to me about this place is the long path with the slender trees. I think this would be a really good setting for my game. It has an explanation for the lights and the long trees alongside being in graveyard give off an eerie feel which I like.

20. Waverley Cemetery

What stands out to me about this place is how scenic it is. I wouldn't use this as setting for my game just because it doesn't look as scary as other ones I've seen.