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Pope Leo XIV in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru: Where to Stay, Stop by Stop

November 6–16, 2026

Pope Leo XIV makes his first trip back to South America as pope from November 6 to 16, 2026: ten cities in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in eleven days, with nine public Masses. Peru is personal. Before his election he was bishop of Chiclayo, in the country's north, and he became a Peruvian citizen.

Hotels near the big events are filling fast. When we checked on October 12, several of the obvious choices were already sold out on Booking.com for the papal dates, and in Chiclayo only a handful of rooms were left in the whole city. Below is the schedule, stop by stop, with hotels that still had rooms. The booking buttons open with the papal dates filled in.

Times are local and come from the official Holy See schedule as reported in October 2026. They can change, so check again close to the date.

Uruguay · November 6–8

Montevideo

Fri Nov 6

  • 4:30 p.m. Arrives at Carrasco International Airport
  • 5:30 p.m. Official welcome at Plaza Independencia
  • 7:10 p.m. Vespers at the Metropolitan Cathedral

Sat Nov 7

  • 7 p.m. Prayer vigil at Estadio Centenario

Pocitos and Punta Carretas put you on the Rambla; Ciudad Vieja is a short walk from Plaza Independencia and the Cathedral.

  • Hotel Costanero MGallery: Harris's favorite in Montevideo, on the Rambla across from Pocitos Beach. About $754 for the two nights when we checked.
  • Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel: Small boutique hotel on Plaza Zabala in Ciudad Vieja, walking distance to the Cathedral and Plaza Independencia. About $638.
  • SORO Montevideo, Curio Collection by Hilton: Pocitos, just off the Rambla. About $609.
  • Hyatt Centric Montevideo: On the Rambla in Pocitos. About $939.
  • Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa: Grand historic hotel in Carrasco, near the airport. About $918.

Paysandú

Sat Nov 7

  • 10 a.m. Mass at Parque París Londres

Paysandú is about four hours from Montevideo by road. Rooms are scarce: the Gran Hotel Paysandú was already sold out when we checked.

Florida

Sun Nov 8

  • 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Florida, shrine of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three, Uruguay's patron
  • 3:30 p.m. Leaves for Buenos Aires

Florida is about 1½ hours north of Montevideo by road, so most visitors go for the day from Montevideo.

Argentina · November 8–11

Buenos Aires

Sun Nov 8

  • 4:30 p.m. Arrives at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

Mon Nov 9

  • 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Monumento de los Españoles (Palermo)
  • 6:45 p.m. Vespers at the Metropolitan Cathedral

Tue Nov 10

  • 8:15 p.m. Youth vigil, Buenos Aires

Recoleta and Palermo are closest to the Monumento de los Españoles. Prices are for three nights.

  • Palladio Hotel Buenos Aires - MGallery: Harris's favorite in Buenos Aires, on Avenida Callao in Recoleta. About $1,649.
  • Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta: Recoleta, an easy ride to Palermo. About $1,273.
  • InterContinental Buenos Aires: Monserrat, near the Metropolitan Cathedral; the best value we found. About $816.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires: Retiro/Recoleta. About $1,990.
  • Alvear Palace Hotel: Classic grand hotel on Avenida Alvear in Recoleta. About $2,625.

Córdoba

Tue Nov 10

  • Mass at the Military Aviation School (Escuela de Aviación Militar), then a meeting with clergy at the Cathedral of Córdoba

Córdoba is a short flight from Buenos Aires. To be there for the morning Mass, stay the night before.

  • Azur Real Hotel Boutique & Spa: Boutique hotel in the historic center. About $454 for the night.

Luján

Wed Nov 11

  • Morning Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, Argentina's national Marian shrine
  • 2 p.m. Leaves Buenos Aires for Lima

Luján is about 70 km west of Buenos Aires, roughly 1½ hours by road, so most people go for the day from the city.

Peru · November 11–16

Lima

Wed Nov 11

  • 5:30 p.m. Arrives in Lima

Thu Nov 12

  • 10:20 a.m. Midmorning prayer at the Cathedral Basilica of Lima, then an address in the Plaza Mayor
  • Evening youth vigil at Estadio Monumental

Mon Nov 16

  • Final Mass of the trip at Las Palmas Air Base
  • 1:45 p.m. Leaves from Callao for Rome

Miraflores is the easiest base. Prices are for two nights.

  • JW Marriott Hotel Lima: On the clifftop Malecón in Miraflores. About $859.
  • Hilton Lima Miraflores: Central Miraflores. About $696.
  • Belmond Miraflores Park: Luxury on the Malecón. About $1,645.

Chiclayo

Fri Nov 13

  • 10:30 a.m. Mass near the Pampas de Pimentel
  • Private visit to the San Óscar Romero chapel in La Victoria

Sat Nov 14

  • 8 a.m. Coronation of the Virgin at the Cathedral of Chiclayo
  • 11 a.m. Mass in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, in the Andes
  • Evening: close of the Jubilee Year of St. Toribio de Mogrovejo, Chiclayo

Chiclayo, the Pope's former diocese, is nearly sold out: when we checked, only about a dozen places were left on Booking.com for these nights, and the big hotels (Costa del Sol, Casa Andina) were gone. Book now, or look at Pimentel and Lambayeque nearby.

  • Hotel Señor de Sipán: Downtown Chiclayo. About $120 for two nights.
  • Hotel Presidencial Chiclayo: Downtown Chiclayo. About $200.

Cusco

Sun Nov 15

  • Morning gathering at Saqsaywaman
  • Angelus in the Plaza de Armas, at the Cathedral

Cusco is at about 11,000 feet: arrive a day early if you can and take it easy.

  • Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel: On the Qorikancha, a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas. About $386 for the night.
  • JW Marriott El Convento Cusco: In a restored convent near the Plaza de Armas. About $446.
  • Casa Andina Premium Cusco: Historic center. About $254.

Pucallpa

Sun Nov 15

  • Mass at the Villa Deportiva Regional de Ucayali, and a meeting with missionaries and Amazonian peoples
  • Costa del Sol Wyndham Pucallpa: The city's main full-service hotel. About $237 for the night.
  • Los Gavilanes Hotel: Simple, by Yarinacocha lagoon. About $56.