San Martín Palace Palace
Beaux-Arts palace housing diplomatic receptions in Buenos Aires
A Beaux-Arts palace in Buenos Aires, Palacio San Martín houses foreign ministry offices and hosts state receptions; tourists note its interiors and adjacent gardens near Plaza San Martín.
San Martín Palace at a Glance#
Address: Calle San Martín 2, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hours: Guided tours available; public access limited - check Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores for schedule
How to Get to San Martín Palace#
Located in Retiro, central Buenos Aires, the palace faces Plaza San Martín. The nearest subway stations are Retiro (lines C) and Plaza San Martín is a short walk from Retiro railway terminals and numerous bus lines.
Tips for Visiting San Martín Palace#
- Check guided-tour schedules in advance - interior visits inside official rooms are only possible on arranged tours
- Photograph the grand staircases and salon ceilings - they were installed during the 1900s renovation period and show European decorative trends
- Combine with a walk through Plaza San Martín and the nearby Retiro gardens
Best Time to Visit San Martín Palace#
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant months to explore the palace's exterior and nearby plazas; interior access depends on official schedules.
Weather & Climate near San Martín Palace#
San Martín Palace's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1085 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 109 mm | some cloud | 68% | 4.4 m/s | 3.0 extreme | 14.0h |
| February | Excellent | 18° - 28° | 23° | 106 mm | some cloud | 72% | 4.2 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.2h |
| March | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 21° | 115 mm | some cloud | 74% | 4.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 96 mm | some cloud | 75% | 4.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| June | Very Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
| July | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.7h |
| September | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.7h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| November | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 101 mm | some cloud | 71% | 4.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.8h |
| December | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 23° | 97 mm | some cloud | 68% | 4.6 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 14.3h |
