Casa Rosada
About
What is La Casa Rosada? Dating back to the 18th century, La Casa Rosada (The Pink House) is one of Argentina's most iconic and well-known landmarks. La Casa Rosada Buenos Aires is the official seat of the executive branch of the Government of Argentina, where the nation's president works but does not live. The site on which La Casa Rosada is built has hosted many important political institutions since the creation of Buenos Aires.
La Casa Rosada also is famous not only for its striking pink color but also for its historical significance. It is said that President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento chose the color pink to defuse political tension by fusing the red and white colors of the country’s opposing political parties, resulting in the name 'Casa Rosada'.
Casa Rosada Balcony
One of La Casa Rosada's most significant features is its balcony overlooking Plaza de Mayo. The Casa Rosada balcony has been used as a podium by many historical figures, including Evita Perón, who rallied her lower-class followers from here, Pope John Paul II during his visit to Buenos Aires in 1998, and Diego Maradona and his teammates, who celebrated their 1986 FIFA World Cup victory from the balcony.
Why Visit La Casa Rosada?
La Casa Rosada is of great significance to every Argentine and plays a big part in the nation's history.
Unfortunately public tours of La Casa Rosada are currently suspended. The building can only be viewed from the exterior.
However, you to visit the Casa Rosada Museum. This is located at the rear of the Casa Rosada, and is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:30 p.m.). Admission is free, and you can enter via Paseo Colón at 100 (corner of Hipólito Yrigoyen). While the museum tour is generally self-guided, guided tours are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. These guided tours do not require prior registration and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Did You Know?
After winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentina’s National Football Team attempted to get to the Casa Rosada to show off the trophy from the famous Casa Rosada balcony. However, due to the huge number of fans descending on downtown Buenos Aires and along the route, the team had to abandon these plans and instead took to helicopters to fly above the adoring fans below.
If you're interested in more popular places to visit in Buenos Aires, take a look at our Best Attractions in Buenos Aires.
How to get to Casa Rosada:
Subway:
Linea A - Get off at Plaza de Mayo Station.
Linea D - Get off at Catedral Station.
Linea E - Get off at Bolivar Station.
Bus:
Routes 20, 22, 24, 28, 29, 33, 50, 54, 56, 62, 64, 86, 91, 93, 105, 111, 126, 130, 142, 143, 152, and 159.
To find out more about using public transport in Buenos Aires, including details on buses, subways, trains, taxis, ride-sharing services, and how to obtain and use the SUBE card, visit the Best Way to Get Around Buenos Aires section.
Address:
Hipólito Yrigoyen 211
For more detailed information, please visit the Casa Rosada Website.
