Ghosts of La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires

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Your three-minute read: Stroll through Argentina's alleyways of afterlife and eavesdrop on the tales tombstones tell at La Recoleta Cemetery.

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Dear Ghost Enthusiast,

Pack your spectral salsa shoes because we're dancing our way into the heart of Buenos Aires. Amidst the tango rhythms and vibrant neighborhoods, there's a silent city that holds tales from the other side: La Recoleta Cemetery.

Established in the early 1820s, this cemetery isn't your usual resting place. Think of it more as a posh neighborhood for the dearly departed. Grand mausoleums, elaborate sculptures, and stained-glass windows showcase the wealth and status of its eternal residents.

But, as with all places of the departed, whispers of the supernatural flutter through its marbled lanes. The most famous resident? Eva Perón, Argentina's beloved First Lady. However, amidst the many legends, one ghostly tale stands out: the story of Rufina Cambacérès. Legend has it that poor Rufina was mistakenly buried alive. Today, night guards and visitors alike report seeing her silhouette wandering, perhaps seeking justice or trying to escape her cruel fate once more.

Oh, and if you listen closely, you might just catch the faint strains of a ghostly tango as the spirits of Buenos Aires dance their eternal dance.

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Want more information about this story? Check out the links below!

▶️ Check out a tour of the haunted cemetery
🗺️ Here’s a Trip Advisor listing with great reviews about the cemetery

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That's our hauntingly harmonious tale from Argentina for this issue of Micro Ghosting. So next time you’re in Buenos Aires, remember to save a dance for the spirits of La Recoleta.

Yours in ghostly journeys,
105ive Films Fear Lab Team

PS. Got a cryptic tango tale or another cemetery story that sends shivers? Spin it our way, and you might see it in our next newsletter. 💃👻