Entrance to the Andes Museum 1972
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.
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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
Visit the Andes Museum 1972 in downtown Montevideo to explore an exhibit about one of history's worst air tragedies, known as "the tragedy and miracle in the Andes". On Thursday, October 12, 1972, flight FAU 571 took off from Montevideo airport toward Santiago de Chile. Due to weather conditions, it landed in Mendoza (Argentina) and took off again on Friday, October 13, aiming to cross the Andes. The plane crashed in the Argentine Andes, at over 12,139 ft (3,700 meters). After 72 days, 16 survivors were rescued in Chile. They endured temperatures of -30 C° without shelter, and the lack of food and water led them to resort to anthropophagy. The museum features a memorial to the victims, personal stories of survivors, and various items belonging to the crash victims.
Hours
The Andes Museum 1972 is open during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pmSaturdays: 10 am - 3 pmSundays: closed
Guided Tour of the Museum
You can also book a guided tour of the Andes Museum 1972.
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- Entrance to the Andes Museum 1972
Tips
- Accessibility: 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.
