History & Old Buenos Aires · Monserrat

Plaza de Mayo

Plaza de Mayo places the Casa Rosada, Cabildo and Metropolitan Cathedral around Buenos Aires' historic civic center. Its name recalls the revolution of May 1810. The white scarves around the central pyramid carry the memory of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and their continuing search for justice.

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Original gouache illustration of Plaza de Mayo; an interpretive impression, not a navigation map. — An illustrated impression; not a navigation map.

Before you go

Find it: Plaza de Mayo, between Rivadavia, Balcarce, Hipólito Yrigoyen and Bolívar, Buenos Aires
Visiting hours: Public square: visit in daylight. Access can change during official events or demonstrations.
Admission & costs: The public square is free. Interior visits to surrounding buildings have separate rules.

Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.

Getting there

On arrivalUse the public entrances from Rivadavia, Balcarce, Hipólito Yrigoyen or Bolívar; follow temporary barriers.

Directions Official site Visitor information

A little time. A closer look.

Something to notice

Walk slowly around the pyramid. Notice the different ages and architectural voices of the buildings facing the square. Leave space for the stories this place holds.

A little consideration

Respect memorial symbols, gatherings and worshippers. Do not photograph people closely without consent. Follow police instructions and temporary closures.

A small companion, in full.

The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.

Download the free guide

English · 2 pages · Color + monochrome

Printing & folding

Actual Plaza de Mayo guide cover · Color edition — Color edition · Page 1 / 2A4 · EN · v1.0

Make it a pocket guide.

Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.

Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.

Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Plaza de Mayo is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.

Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-11

Plaza de Mayo visitor information