Casa Rosada Visitor Guide 2026

Your Visit, Step by Step

A Walk Around the Casa Rosada

With the palace's own visits suspended for individual visitors, this is the best way to see it.

Plaza de Mayo Start in the square, with the Pirámide de Mayo, the oldest national monument in the city, at its centre.
The façade & balcony Face the palace from the Belgrano monument: the central arch, and the famous balcony facing the square.
The grenadiers Walk to the main door on Balcarce street to see the Horse Grenadiers on guard.
Round to Paseo Colón Follow the palace round to the back, past the rear façade, to the museum entrance.
Museo Casa Rosada Free, Wednesday to Sunday: the fort and customs house vaults, presidential history and the Siqueiros mural.
The Cathedral & Cabildo Back across the square: San Martín's tomb in the Cathedral and the colonial Cabildo.
Avenida de Mayo Walk west to Café Tortoni for a coffee, then on towards Congress.

When to Visit

Hours & Best Time to Go

What	When
Museo Casa Rosada	Wed–Sun 11:00–18:00
Plaza de Mayo & façade	Any time
Palace interior	Official visits only
Madres de Plaza de Mayo	Thursday afternoons

Best time to go

Wednesday to Sunday mornings let you combine the square with the museum when it opens at 11:00.

Late afternoon sun warms the pink façade, the best light for photos.

After dark the palace is floodlit pink; come back after dinner in San Telmo.

Before You Go

Practical Tips

Check the Visits

Look at visitas.casarosada.gob.ar before your trip in case official visits reopen.

Bring ID

If you get an official visit, a passport is required.

Protests

Demonstrations are common on Plaza de Mayo and can close areas at short notice.

Valuables

Keep phones and bags close in busy areas, as in any big city centre.

Museum Entrance

On Av. Paseo Colón 100, behind the palace, not on the square.

Getting There

Subte A to Plaza de Mayo, D to Catedral, or E to Bolívar. Full directions →

Common Questions

Visitor Guide FAQ

What is the best time to visit Plaza de Mayo?

Weekday mornings are calmest. Late afternoon gives warm light on the pink façade, and after dark the palace is floodlit.

What should I bring?

Your passport if you have an official visit slot. Otherwise just the usual: keep valuables close in the crowds.

Can I see the grenadiers?

Yes. The Horse Grenadiers guard the main door on Balcarce street and appear at official ceremonies.

Is the Museo Casa Rosada accessible?

The museum is at street level in the old customs house vaults. Contact the museum for specific accessibility needs.

What else is on Plaza de Mayo?

The Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral with San Martín's tomb, the Pirámide de Mayo and the Banco de la Nación. Avenida de Mayo leads west to Café Tortoni and Congress.