Entrance to the Andes Museum 1972 in Montevideo

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Find out how survivors of the 1972 crash of flight FAU 571 survived in the harsh conditions of the Andes Mountains by booking an entrance to the Andes Museum 1972.

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Wheelchair accessible. Free wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Information in easy-to-read format. Accessible toilets.

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Allowed.

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October 9, 2026
Nícia Marcellini Gherardi
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Very good
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October 4, 2026
Ossival Lolato Ribeiro
Brazil
It was a wonderful tour/visit, with exceptional service and facilities, so much to see and learn, and it's well worth it. I recommend it to everyone.
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September 1, 2026
Maria Helena Drumond Morais Bran
Brazil
It's a very impactful museum, not for everyone, you have to go with an open heart.
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August 3, 2026
Anônimo
Recife, Brazil
The Andes Museum is a must-see for anyone visiting Montevideo. There, you'll find details about the 1972 plane crash. It's thrilling. A visit is highl...
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July 23, 2026
Diego
Brazil
Excellent place to visit. Contains a lot of information and objects on display.
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May 3, 2026
Gilza
São Paulo, Brazil
Good reception from the museum staff. The extra activity of entering a cold chamber to experience the thermal sensation that the accident victims fel...
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October 16, 2026
átila Zeppelini
Goiania, Brazil
Great museum
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January 9, 2026
Ilza Alkmim E Silva
São Paulo, Brazil
The video recounting the story of the Andes tragedy, the various objects found at the site, and the difficulties faced by the survivors due to the ext...
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December 25, 2025
Andrea Cristina
Brazil
My experience was excellent. The memorial to the victims of the accident was impactful, respectful, and very educational. The visit was well worth it....
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December 20, 2025
Priscila De Souza
Brazil
Amazing museum, translation in several languages, unique experience.
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Find out how survivors of the 1972 crash of flight FAU 571 survived in the harsh conditions of the Andes Mountains by booking an entrance to the Andes Museum 1972.

Entrance to the Andes Museum 1972

Walk through an exhibit about one of the worst air tragedies in history at the Andes Museum 1972, located in the heart of downtown Montevideo. You'll learn about an event that marked several generations and is popularly known as "the tragedy and miracle in the Andes".

Thursday, October 12, 1972, flight FAU 571 took off from Montevideo airport towards Santiago de Chile. Due to adverse weather, they diverted and landed in Mendoza (Argentina) to wait for the weather to improve. The next day, Friday, October 13, they took off again to cross the Andes to Santiago.

Unfortunately, the plane never made it to its destination, crashing in a steep area of the Argentine Andes, at an altitude of more than 12,139 ft (3,700 meters). 72 days after the accident, 16 survivors were finally rescued in Chile. They survived temperatures of -30 C° without shelter and didn't have water or food, which forced them to resort to anthropophagy.

With your entrance to the museum, you'll see the memorial dedicated to the victims and learn about the personal stories of the survivors. The museum, which is located in an old 19th-century mansion, houses various displays, showcases, and interactive panels that tell the stories of solidarity, teamwork, and resilience of the survivors. You'll also see some personal objects that belonged to the victims of the crash.

Hours

You can visit the Andes Museum 1972 on your own during the following opening hours:

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturdays: 10 am - 3 pm
Sundays: closed

Guided Tour of the Museum

If you prefer, you can book a guided tour of the Andes Museum 1972.

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Find out how survivors of the 1972 crash of flight FAU 571 survived in the harsh conditions of the Andes Mountains by booking an entrance to the Andes Museum 1972.

Entrance to the Andes Museum 1972

Hours

You can visit the Andes Museum 1972 on your own during the following opening hours:

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturdays: 10 am - 3 pm
Sundays: closed

Guided Tour of the Museum

If you prefer, you can book a guided tour of the Andes Museum 1972.

Entrance to the Andes Museum 1972