Casa Rosada Building

Address: Balcarce 50, Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires C1064AAL, Argentina

Website: https://www.casarosada.gob.ar/

Hours: Exterior view 24 hours; interior tours by prior arrangement or public events

Casa Rosada is the executive office of the President of Argentina, located on Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires. The building is commonly known for its pink-painted façade and its prominent position overlooking the main civic square.

The palace contains presidential offices and ceremonial rooms, and there is a museum area that displays historical objects and explains the building’s political role. The balcony facing Plaza de Mayo is a well known feature used for public addresses and appearances.

The present complex grew from 19th century government buildings that merged and were remodelled to create the palace seen today; it has served as the centre of Argentine executive power for many decades. The building has been the site of major political events in Argentine history.

Casa Rosada sits on the eastern side of Plaza de Mayo in the Monserrat neighbourhood of central Buenos Aires, within walking distance of the national congress, the metropolitan cathedral and the city historic core.

• Plaza Location: The palace is located directly on Plaza de Mayo, making the plaza and the building a focal point for political events and demonstrations.

What to See#

• Main Balcony: A raised central balcony overlooks Plaza de Mayo and is historically associated with presidential appearances and public addresses.
• Presidential Museum: A small museum inside the building interprets the history of the palace and its role in Argentine politics, with historical artifacts and period rooms on display.

Casa Rosada sits on Plaza de Mayo in downtown Buenos Aires. It is a short walk from the Catedral station on Line D of the Buenos Aires subway (Subte) and is easily reached by many city buses that stop at Plaza de Mayo.

• Arrive to watch the changing of the light over Plaza de Mayo-the palace changes tone dramatically with Buenos Aires' late-afternoon sky.
• Security allows only limited areas inside; the balcony where Perón addressed crowds is visible from the plaza but interior tours require advance permission.
• Combine a visit with the neighboring Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral to understand the plaza's layered political history.