Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Luján
Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina from November 8 to 11, 2026 and ends his stay in the country with a Mass in Luján. The practical side of planning: how to get there, where to leave the car, where to stay and what to bring.
When and where
According to the trip schedule published in the media, the Mass in Luján is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at around 10 a.m., in front of the Basilica. It is the Pope’s last activity in Argentina before he travels on.
Times, access points and road closures are confirmed by the authorities in the days before. We will publish them in the news and in the important information section (in Spanish).
Getting there
Huge crowds are expected, so arrive early and, if you can, use public transport. Luján is about 68 kilometers west of the City of Buenos Aires: on the Sarmiento train line, on bus line 57 or by car on the Acceso Oeste highway. Every option in how to get to Luján.
Where to park
If you are coming by car, van or coach, sort it out before you leave: at the parking areas in Luján you can book your spot and get in with a QR code, without driving around near the Basilica. There are shuttles from the more distant lots.
Where to stay the night before
A morning Mass with so many people is much easier if you slept nearby. See accommodation in Luján, with places for families and groups, and the campsites.
What to bring
- Water and something to eat: you will be on your feet for many hours.
- Sunscreen, a cap and something for the rain.
- A charged phone and a power bank.
- Your ID, and the parking QR code if you booked one.
- A meeting point agreed with your group in case you get separated.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Pope’s Mass in Luján?
- On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at around 10 a.m., in front of the Basilica of Luján, according to the trip schedule published in the media. Final times are confirmed by the authorities.
- How do I get to Luján to see the Pope?
- On the Sarmiento train line (Once–Moreno and Moreno–Luján), on bus line 57 from Once or Plaza Italia, or by car on the Acceso Oeste highway. Arrive with plenty of time.
- Where can I park in Luján on the day of the Pope’s Mass?
- On Visitá Luján you can book a parking spot and get in with a QR code. There are shuttles from the more distant lots to the Basilica.
- How long is Pope Leo XIV staying in Argentina?
- From November 8 to 11, 2026. The Mass in Luján is his last activity in the country.