Pope Leo XIV will land in Buenos Aires on November 8 for a historic visit to Argentina. His arrival will coincide with the aftermath of the 35th Pride March on November 7, so the city is gearing up for a complicated weekend. 

The Pope will combine private activities and major public events in three areas: Buenos Aires City, Luján, and Córdoba. Each will host a large public mass, open to everyone. While registration is not mandatory, signing up here is recommended to secure better access.

Lockdown in Recoleta: all you need to know

A security perimeter will be set around his quarters at the Nunciatura Apostólica, with blockades all along Av. Callao, Av. Quintana, Av. Libertador, and Cerrito. The lockdown will be in place from noon, Nov. 7, to Nov. 11 in the afternoon.

During that time, the only people allowed in or out will be residents, business owners, and tourist accommodation guests, so keep in hand your reservation information and some form of ID to back it. The only entry checkpoints will be located on Av. Callao and Quintana and Libertad and Quintana. 

Cars will not be allowed to go in or outside the area, and all vehicles parked on streets within the designated perimeter must be removed by noon on November 7. Vehicles outside the perimeter are allowed to park at a 45-degree angle along Avenida Callao (right side), between Vicente López and Libertad streets, and Avenida del Libertador (toward Retiro), between Libertad and Avenida Callao.

Vehicles not removed by the deadline will be towed by Traffic Department staff to the grounds of the Faculty of Law, free of charge.

Garbage containers will be relocated and bus lines that normally run through the area will be rerouted. 

The Pope’s agenda, public service schedules, and street blockades

The national government confirmed that Monday, Nov. 9, will be a national public holiday. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the public holiday will be limited to Buenos Aires City and the Córdoba province. Wednesday, Nov. 11 will be a holiday only in the Buenos Aires province. 

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