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

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.