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Castles in Argentina

6 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one mapped with a photo and its story, 5 with sourced founding dates, ranked by Wikipedia coverage and real readership.

The most famous castle in Argentina is Pucará de Tilcara, ranked #1,400 of 7,738 in the world — followed by San Martín Palace and San José palace.

The Castlemap atlas charts 1 castle, 2 fortresses, 2 palaces & châteaux and 1 ruin in Argentina. They span more than 8 centuries — from Pucará de Tilcara (founded 1100) to San Martín Palace (1909). Every one is plotted with its photo and story on the interactive castle map of Argentina.

Map of castles in Argentina

The northernmost is Pucará de Tilcara, the southernmost Fuerte San Juan Bautista — about 1,513 km apart.

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All 6 castles in Argentina

Pucará de Tilcara
Ruin · 11th century · #1 in Argentina
The Pucará de Tilcara is a pre-Inca fortification or pukara located on a hill just outside the small town of Tilcara, in the Argentine province of…
San Martín Palace
Palace & château · 20th century · #2 in Argentina
San Martín Palace is located facing Plaza San Martín in the Retiro neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina and serves as the Ceremonial…
San José palace
Palace & château · 19th century · #3 in Argentina
The San José Palace is the former personal residence of Justo José de Urquiza, Argentine caudillo, general, politician and President of the Argentine…
Fort of Buenos Aires
Fortress · 16th century · #4 in Argentina
The Fort of Buenos Aires was a fortress destined to defend Buenos Aires and to be the seat of the Spanish colonial authorities in the city.
Castillo Naveira
Castle · #5 in Argentina
Naveira Castle, also known as Villa Cattaneo, is a historic residence located in Luján, Argentina.
Fuerte San Juan Bautista
Fortress · 18th century · #6 in Argentina
The Fuerte San Juan Bautista, or San Juan Bautista de Chascomús, was a fortified post that formed part of the defensive line of the territory of…

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Argentina?

The Castlemap atlas maps 6 landmarks (1 castle · 2 fortresses · 2 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) in Argentina — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Argentina?

Pucará de Tilcara, ranked #1,400 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 11th century.