After a late night in the city, we woke up early to start our 3 hour walking tour of Recoleta. We were able to see many historical statues and buildings. The final stop of the tour was the Recoleta Cemetery. A cemetery built by Argentina’s wealthiest families. The mausoleums were beautiful and full of art and character. Many of them had marble statues and stained glass. The cemetery holds many notable people of Argentina such as Evita Perón. Perón was an Argentine First Lady, and  activist who advocated for the working class and women’s rights.

After the walking tour we took a bus to Museo Evita to have lunch and then to learn more about the life of Evita Perón. For lunch we had empanadas, ojo de bife, and Dulce de Leche crepes. At the museum we saw things like Eva’s wardrobe, videos of her speaking to crowds, and copies of her autobiography.

Juan Domingo Perón, the husband of Evita, played a major role in shaping Argentina’s healthcare system. During his presidency, he believed healthcare should be a right for all people, not just those who could afford it. His government invested in public hospitals, clinics, and disease prevention programs to make healthcare more accessible across the country.

A major part of his impact on healthcare was through labor unions. He worked closely with unions and helped create worker health plans called obras sociales, which gave employees and their families access to medical care through their jobs. These union-based health programs are still an important part of Argentina’s healthcare system today.

Being able to get a look at some of Argentina’s history was super cool and interesting. Exploring different parts of Buenos Aires everyday reminds me how big and diverse the province really is.