Museo Larreta (@museolarreta; free Wed; 11am-7pm Mon, Wed-Fri, 11am-8pm Sat & Sun) is a refuge in the city, a delightful home and garden where you can spend an hour or two. Built in 1886 in neo-Spanish colonial style, the residence belonged to Enrique Larreta and his wife, Josefina Anchorena (she's buried in the Cementerio de la Recoleta) and was gifted to them by Josefina’s parents when they married. Larreta was a writer, diplomat and collector of 16th and 17th century paintings, objects and furniture, much of which is on display. Marvel at the tiled and timber gilt decorated floors, luxe textiles and the sumptuous reading room. Don’t miss the tucked away bathroom with marble tub and arched shower nook (Larreta was a fan of the Alhambra in Spain).
The museum is surrounded by a deep arched portico and an Andalusian-style garden with low hedges and a variety of trees and sculptures - it's perfect for a stroll or to read a book in one of its shady corners. In summer, there are often concerts and markets here.
