Plaza de Mayo

The Plaza de Mayo, historic heart of Buenos Aires

In the heart of Buenos Aires, the Plaza de Mayo faces the Casa Rosada, seat of the government. It is the most symbolic place of Argentine political life. The Buenos Aires audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this history-laden square, a witness of the great events of the nation.

The central square since 1580

Created in 1580 at the founding of the city, the Plaza de Mayo is its central square, the equivalent of the Plaza Mayor of the Hispanic cities. It took its current form in the nineteenth century and was the scene of many significant events of Argentine history. Surrounded by the Casa Rosada, the cathedral and the Cabildo, it remains the civic and symbolic heart of Buenos Aires.

What to see

You admire the Casa Rosada, the metropolitan cathedral, the Cabildo and the Pirámide de Mayo, the central monument of the square. A place of gathering and memory, the square also carries the memory of the demonstrations that marked the recent history of the country. It is the essential starting point to explore the historic centre of Buenos Aires.

Practical information

The Plaza de Mayo lies in the heart of the historic centre of Buenos Aires, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The monuments that border it each have their own hours; the square is a place of gathering, to be walked with respect during demonstrations.

What is the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires?

It is the central and historic square of Buenos Aires, created in 1580, facing the Casa Rosada, the heart of the political and symbolic life of Argentina.

What is there to see on the Plaza de Mayo?

The Casa Rosada, the metropolitan cathedral, the Cabildo and the Pirámide de Mayo, in the heart of the historic centre of Buenos Aires.