Plaza de MayovsMuseo Evita
Both are rated highly by writers. On balance, Plaza de Mayo ranks significantly higher than Museo Evita. Plaza de Mayo scores 92 with recommendations from 7 reviews such as concierge.com, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's "The plaza remains the traditional site for ceremonies, rallies, and protests. The balcony facing Plaza de Mayo is a presidential podium." Full review
Concierge "At the Plaza de Mayo's center, one finds the Pirámide de Mayo, an obelisk commemorating the May uprising, and the square is bordered by the impressive Banco de la Nación."
Frommer's "I highly recommend visiting Plaza de Mayo on a Thursday afternoon to see the Madres speak about their missing children in front of the Casa Rosada." Full review
Frommer's "Plaza de Mayo remains the political heart of Buenos Aires, serving as a forum for protests with many camping out here overnight." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When people refer to Buenos Aires as the Paris of South America, they are remembering this genteel quarter along the Avenida de Mayo." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A tidy square dating from the 1580's, lined with Neoclassical buildings like the Catedral Metropolitana and anchored by an ornate cast-iron fountain." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Plaza de Mayo, dominated by the Pirámide de Mayo (1811) commemorating the revolution, is the backdrop for every kind of meeting, both public and official." Full review
Afar Magazine "Plaza de Mayo is located in the center of downtown Buenos Aires and is the focal point of political life in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Look up and you'll see the balcony where former first lady Eva Perón, dressed in Dior and dripping in diamonds, pretended to be just one of the folks as her fans swooned on the plaza below." Full review
U.S. News & World Report16.0
"One major draw is the Casa Rosada perched at the plaza's eastern tip. Casa Rosada contains Argentina's presidential headquarters. From its lofty balcony, Evita once spoke to swarms of Peronists" Full review
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Fodor's "The Museo Evita shies from pop culture clichés and conveys facts about Evita's life and works, particularly the social aid programs she instituted and her role in getting women the vote." Full review
Concierge "Great controversy still surrounds the life of Eva Duarte, who rose from humble beginnings to become a star actress and wife of the populist dictator Juan Perón."
Travel + Leisure "A museum devoted to the first lady-turned-cult figure, with a collection of her gowns and video clips of her speaking from the Casa Rosada balcony." Full review
Time Out "Opened in 2001, this museum is housed in an aristocratic residence that Juan Perón expropriated; he converted it into a women's shelter for his wife's quasi-statal welfare agency." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In this museum you can learn all about the story of Maria Eva Duarte Perón, the famous Evita, whose destiny was so exceptional." Full review
Afar Magazine "A home she founded for single mothers...exhibits inside include her early film posters and a selection of pieces from her enviable wardrobe; a shop sells Evita-themed books, jewelry and memorabilia." Full review
Afar Magazine "No woman—or man—has come to symbolize Argentina more than Eva Perón, the country’s first lady from 1946 until her death at age 33, in 1952." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A women's shelter started by Eva Perón, is now a museum devoted to the first lady-turned-cult figure, with a collection of her gowns and video clips of her speaking from the Casa Rosada balcony." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For a closer look at the short life of glamorous first lady Eva Perón—who famously said she'd “return and become millions”—head to the Evita Museum, which recounts her professional and personal moves." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There's more to Argentina's beloved former first lady than Madonna would have you believe—and you can see it all here." Full review
