Recoleta cemetery was named one of the five best cemeteries in the world to visit in a “best five” list by the Guardian UK.The article says the Recoleta cemetery is a “prestigious bone zone” with private mausoleums of Argentina’s rich and famous, including of course the beloved Evita Peron.The Guardian recommends seeing the cemetery as part of a three hour tour with Buenos Tours (buenostours.com), 100 dollars for three people.However, if you are strapped for cash or time, the cemetery is open all day and is free to enter.Just watch out you don’t get lost in the maze of mausoleums!The other four cemeteries given the nod were St. Mary’s in Whitby, England; Père Lachaise in Paris; Tikhvin in St Petersburg; and St Louis No 1 in New Orleans.

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At the Recoleta Cultural Center, a new exhibit entitled “Recoleta CompArte—Young Art without Selection.”This show will be open to anyone between the age of 18 and 35 who lives in Buenos Aires and wants to display their art work in this historic space.The exhibit is meant both as a way to encourage young artists who are looking for a break and as a way to bring “spontaneity” and “diversity” into the art world.Call for works begins on July 2nd and space will be allotted on a first come, first serve basis.Works can be two or three dimensional and the subject matter is unrestricted.The exhibit itself opens to the public on July 11th and is sure to be, if nothing else, a fascinating glimpse into the artistic life of the ordinary Argentine.

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