What to do in Monserrat

5 places to visit and 12 agenda plans in Monserrat, Buenos Aires. Each place with its map and each plan with its official file.

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Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, in Monserrat

What to see in Monserrat

Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, in MonserratMonserrat

Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada

The political center of the country since 1810. Around it are the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the Cathedral. The Casa Rosada opens guided tours with prior reservation.

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Cabildo, in MonserratMonserrat

Cabildo

Seat of the colonial government and scene of the May Revolution. Today it is the National Historical Museum of the Cabildo.

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Metropolitan Cathedral, in MonserratMonserrat

Metropolitan Cathedral

Facade of a Greek temple in front of the Plaza de Mayo. Inside is the mausoleum of General San Martín, with a grenadier guard.

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Barolo Palace, in MonserratMonserrat

Barolo Palace

Building from 1923 inspired by the Divine Comedy, on Mayo Avenue. From its lighthouse you can see half the city. Only with guided tour.

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Café Tortoni, in MonserratMonserrat

Cafe Tortoni

The oldest cafe in the city, opened in 1858 on Mayo Avenue. There are tango shows at night.

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Agenda in Monserrat

The next plans in the neighborhood, according to the official City agenda.

  1. Guided visit to the La Cisterna Archaeological SiteLa Cisterna Archaeological Site MonserratFree
  2. AdanowskyThe Backroom · Monserrat
  3. Thematic tours: Afro footprints in the Historic CenterVarious spaces · MonserratFree
  4. Mirador Fundación Cassará: guided tour to discover Buenos AiresCassará Foundation MonserratFree
  5. History of the City's neighborhoods: Parque ChacabucoLa Cisterna Archaeological Site MonserratFree
  6. Luar La LClub Museum Monserrat
  7. City Museum | Shops, fashion and modernity on Florida StreetCity Museum MonserratFree
  8. Queen of the UniverseRooftop of Plaza de Mayo · Monserrat
  9. Conference: “Women in the Battle of the Vuelta de Obligado"La Cisterna Archaeological Site MonserratFree
  10. Know the Land in Paseo del BajoPaseo del Bajo · MonserratFree
  11. "The other Perotta" in the City MuseumBuenos Aires Museum · Monserrat
  12. Double Vintage. On this side of the portraitCasa Fernández Blanco · Monserrat

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Reviewed 10/31/2026. Hours, prices and tickets change: confirm them at the source before you go. Do you see something wrong? Let us know

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