Plaza de Mayo

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12 expert reviews

“Plaza de Mayo remains the political heart of Buenos Aires, serving as a forum for protests with many camping out here overnight.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's 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 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 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
Travel + Leisure 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 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
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