The Pope's itinerary in Argentina

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina, scheduled for November 8th to 11th, will include three cities that, beyond their strong religious identity, are tourist destinations that regularly attract travelers from the region and the world.

The tour of Argentina will begin on Monday, November 9th in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, where Leo XIV will celebrate a mass on Avenida del Libertador near the Monumento a los Españoles, right in the Palermo neighborhood. During his stay in Buenos Aires, the Pope will reside at the Nunciatura Apostólica, the former Palacio Fernández Anchorena, on Avenida Alvear.

Another key point of the tour is Córdoba, where he will celebrate a mass on Tuesday, November 10th. The provincial capital, located in the geographical center of the country, was chosen, among other reasons, to facilitate the travel of the faithful from various areas of northern Argentina.

Historic Luján will be another city visited by the Pope on Wednesday, November 11th. Located just under 70 kilometers west of Buenos Aires—a little over an hour's drive by highway—it is considered a major center of the Catholic faith, thanks to its imposing Basilica and the massive pilgrimages that have it as their endpoint.

Religious tourism in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires has a wide variety of historic temples and churches. The most important places include the Catedral Metropolitana—facing Plaza de Mayo, it holds the remains of General San Martín—, the Iglesia de San Ignacio de Loyola—in Montserrat, the oldest temple in the city—, the Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento—in Retiro, famous for its stained-glass windows and grand organ—, and Nuestra Señora del Pilar—next to the Recoleta Cemetery, featuring a valuable Baroque altar.

The city also stands out for its diversity of worship, evidenced by the Rey Fahd Mosque—in Palermo, the largest Islamic center in Latin America—, the Templo Libertad—in San Nicolás, the oldest synagogue in the country featuring a Jewish museum—, and the Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity—in San Telmo, with its characteristic blue onion-shaped domes.

More information: Ente de Turismo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Religious tourism in Córdoba

Religious tourism in the province of Córdoba offers a rich historical and spiritual heritage, highlighted by the Manzana Jesuítica (Jesuit Block), the legacy of Cura Brochero in Traslasierra, and urban interreligious circuits.

In Córdoba Capital—an hour and a half from Buenos Aires by air—it is interesting to visit the Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción—facing Plaza San Martín, the city's main temple with imposing colonial architecture—, the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús—the oldest jewel of the Manzana Jesuítica, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site—, and the Iglesia de los Capuchinos—famous for its neo-Gothic architecture and unique artistic details in the Nueva Córdoba neighborhood.

It is also possible to take the Circuito Interreligioso, a guided tour that connects the Cathedral, Orthodox temples, mosques, and Hebrew centers, promoted by the Interreligious Committee for Peace.

Other proposals include a visit to Villa Cura Brochero—a town in the Traslasierra Valley where the first Argentine saint lived and worked—and a tour of the five Estancias Jesuíticas, former production and faith centers of the Society of Jesus.

More information: Agencia Córdoba Turismo

Religious tourism in Luján

The imposing Basílica Nacional de Nuestra Señora de Luján, a neo-Gothic temple with 106-meter-high towers, is the city's central attraction. There are day and night tours that include descents into the crypt and ascents to the bell tower or a 360-degree panoramic viewpoint.

The Abadía de San Benito de Luján is a monastery of Benedictine monks located a few kilometers away, in the town of Jáuregui. The site is open to attend the Benedictine monks' masses, walk through its peaceful wooded park, and buy artisanal products like jams and preserves made by the community.

Luján's tourist offering also includes a visit to the Complejo Museográfico Provincial Enrique Udaondo, a tour along the riverbank, and even a getaway to nearby towns like Carlos Keen, a renowned gastronomic hub.



More information: Basílica de Luján