Casa Rosada

The Casa Rosada, the pink presidential palace of Buenos Aires

On the Plaza de Mayo stands the famous Casa Rosada, the Pink House, seat of the Argentine executive power. Its singular colour makes it one of the most recognisable monuments of Buenos Aires. The Buenos Aires audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic palace, the heart of the power and the history of the country.

The seat of the Argentine executive power

The Casa Rosada, or Pink House, is the seat of the executive power of Argentina and the palace where the president works. Its famous pink hue has been the subject of several historical interpretations. Standing on the Plaza de Mayo, it is inseparable from the great moments of Argentine history and remains one of the strongest symbols of the nation and its capital.

What to see

You admire the pink façade and the famous balcony, from which great figures of Argentine history have addressed the people. The palace, which overlooks the Plaza de Mayo, also houses a museum retracing the history of the country. It is a must-see stop of Buenos Aires, at the crossroads of history, power and national memory.

Practical information

The Casa Rosada lies on the Plaza de Mayo, in the heart of Buenos Aires, reachable on foot and by public transport. The façade can be freely admired from the square; the interior and the museum can be visited according to their own hours and conditions, sometimes on certain time slots and with security checks. It is best to enquire before coming.

What is the Casa Rosada?

It is the Pink House, seat of the Argentine executive power and presidential palace, located on the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires.

Can you visit the Casa Rosada?

The façade can be freely admired from the Plaza de Mayo; the interior and its museum can be visited according to their own hours and conditions, with security checks, to be checked before coming.