Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Local guide
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Departure Point
Rincón 625, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
27 metres from Constitucion squere
Return Details
Rincón 625, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
27 metres from Constitucion squere
Andes Museum, Montevideo, Uruguay 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.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
victoriatV7557EQ
11 Oct 2025
Hermoso museo. Muy buena la información y todas las exposiciones que hay. Es muy amplio ya que tiene 3 zonas para recorrer.
valentinadX8896AB
05 Oct 2025
It was a guaranteeing experience. Seeing the information, whether from the Andes or to know more about certain factors was great
dadaalvarenga
02 Oct 2025
Eu queria mto visitar esse museu, depois de ver os filmes e ler mto sobre. Os ingressos compramos ali na entrada, na hr msm, sem dificuldade. É incrível tudo q tem ali dentro, toda história. Estavam fazendo um "simulador" sobre as condições climáticas q os sobreviventes viveram, mas ainda não estava pronto infelizmente
This tour in
Montevideo
is organized by
Museo Andes 1972
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