Overview
Casa Rosada ('Pink House') is Argentina's presidential palace facing Plaza de Mayo, instantly recognizable by its pink façade. It is the historic site where Eva Perón addressed tens of thousands from the balcony, and every major political moment in Argentine history has unfolded here. On weekends, free guided tours let you visit the presidential office, artifacts of past presidents, and the famous balcony. The underground Museo Bicentenario displays excavated colonial-era ruins. Free admission (weekend guided tours, advance booking required). Subte Line A, Plaza de Mayo station.
Opening Hours
Weekend guided tours: Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 (free, advance booking required).
Travel Tips
Weekend guided tours require advance online booking. Combining it with the Cabildo (old town hall) and the Cathedral on Plaza de Mayo gives a great overview of Buenos Aires's history.
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