Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket
The Museum honors the memory of the 29 Uruguayans who perished in the Andes in 1972, when their airplane crashed on its way from Montevideo to Santiago de Chile. This exhibition is also dedicated to the16 fellow, who “returned to life” after having endured 72 infernal days under the worst imaginable conditions. (see movie and/or book: "Alive")
The exhibit includes pictures, documents, personal belongings and airplane debris, among other relevant items. A timeline provides a day-to-day account of the events that took place in the “Valley of Tears”, during those never-ending 72 days.
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Museo Andes 1972 Crash Memorial Admission Ticket
What's included in Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Andes Museum
The Museum is located in a 19th century building in the historic City centre of Montevideo, which was declared national heritage. The exhibit includes pictures, documents, personal belongings and airplane debris, among other relevant items. A timeline provides a day-to-day account of the events that took place in the “Valley of Tears”, as well as of important events that were occuring at the same time in other parts of the world, during those never-ending 72 days. 400 square metres, 40 bilingual panels, 30 cabinets, several screens and original debries, shows you all the relevant facts about this unique story of survival. Our activities (Art contests, conferences, etc. related to several topics in connection with the story) can be followed via our web page.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 27 metres from Constitucion squere