Buenos Aires's political epicenter where Evita once captivated crowds from the Casa Rosada balcony. Today it pulses with local life, serves as a protest forum, and hosts the Madres' powerful weekly gatherings honoring disappeared children.
“Plaza de Mayo remains the political heart of Buenos Aires, serving as a forum for protests with many camping out here overnight.”
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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."
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
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 Report
16.0
"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
Frommer's
"This complex contains the office of the Madres, the Universidad Popular Madres de Plaza de Mayo, the Librería de las Madres, the Café Literario Osvaldo Bayer, and the Biblioteca Popular Julio Huasi" Full review
National Geographic
"Since the time of Juan and Evita Perón, Argentine leaders have convoked supporters to mass demonstrations at Plaza de Mayo. The square's lawns, flower gardens, fountains, and statuary,..."
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National Geographic
"Surrounded by government buildings, including the Casa Rosada (the Pink House) and the famous balcony from which Eva Perón made her May Day speech in 1952, the Plaza de Mayo is BA's..."
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