Peron Peron: Behind the Story of Evita and the Peronist Movement

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About this activity

Join Maru or Vicky, two historians, educators and activists, to learn about Argentina's most fascinating and daunting movement: Peronism. You will explore the context behind the rise of this political figure and how we carved up a movement that is still active 50 years after his death. Explore the life of famed First Lady Evita Perón and discover the answers to the questions: was Perón a Nazi? Is Peronism left wing or right wing? What even is Peronism? In this tour we'll explore the Evita Perón Museum as well as many landmarks for Peronist history.

In this tour we'll navigate the landmarks of Peronism, including Perón Square, Plaza de Mayo, the main Union building of the Peronist era, the Evita Perón Foundation, a Peronist Theme bar (yes, really!), the Health Ministry and the Evita Perón Museum.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Lunfarda Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tickets to the Evita Peron museum

Not included

Not included: Tips are not inlcuded and always welcomed by our team

Itinerary

Plaza De Mayo

45 min

We will visit the foundational block of the city , also birthplace of the Peronist Movement. Plaza de Mayo is the oldest public square in BA, and has been the scene of many of the most important events in the city's history, from the second founding of the city in 1580, through the revolution of independence, to more recent political demonstrations.
Facultad de Ingenieria

15 min

Admire this imposing building which was built in the mid-20th century for the Fundación María Eva Duarte de Perón, the charitable foundation run by Eva. "Evita" died in 1952 and never used the building. Following the military coup against Perón in 1955 it was redesignated to University of Buenos Aires' Faculty of Engineering.
Plaza General Agustin Pedro Justo

15 min

This is the square where you can find the only Peron statue in the city
Edificio del Ministerio de la Salud y de Desarrollo Social

15 min

This building is one of the first offices of Juan Domingo Peron and also a place of an iconic piece representing Evita.
Museo Evita

45 min

Explore the life of Evita in depth as you visit an old shelter ran by Evita Peron. The walls of this building once echoed with the strong voice of Evita and the joyful voices of the women and children who found refuge in it. Now it houses the Museo Evita, a living museum where people can come to know, understand and appreciate the life of the most important woman of Argentine history.
Stop 6

45 min

Visit the tomb of Evita Peron at the Recoleta cemetery. It is an beautiful place, with shadowed walkways and towering marble mausoleums rich in Art Deco, Art Nouveau, baroque and neo-gothic architectural styles, Masonic symbols and powerful religious iconography. Over 90 of its tombs are listed as national historical monuments.
Stop 7

30 min

This is the Union that cemented and consolidated Peronist Power in Argentina. The General Confederation of Labor is a national trade union federation in Argentina founded in 1930. Nearly one out of five employed – and two out of three unionized workers in Argentina – belong to the CGT, one of the largest labor federations in the world.
Stop 8

45 min Admission included

Visit a bar created and run for and by Peronists. Get to know what gets Peronist ticking over 50 years after the death of their leader and have deep conversations on what it means to be a Peronist.