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

Walk through an exhibit about one of the worst air tragedies in history at the Andes Museum 1972, located in downtown Montevideo. You will learn about an event popularly known as "the tragedy and miracle in the Andes".

On October 12, 1972, flight FAU 571 took off from Montevideo airport towards Santiago de Chile. Due to adverse weather, they landed in Mendoza, Argentina, to wait for improvement. The next day, they took off again to cross the Andes to Santiago.

Unfortunately, the plane crashed in a steep area of the Argentine Andes at an altitude of over 12,139 ft (3,700 meters). Seventy-two days after the accident, 16 survivors were rescued in Chile. They survived temperatures of -30°C without shelter and had to resort to anthropophagy due to lack of water and food.

With your entrance to the museum, you will see the memorial dedicated to the victims and learn about the personal stories of the survivors. The museum, located in a 19th-century mansion, houses various displays, showcases, and interactive panels that highlight the stories of solidarity and resilience of the survivors, along with personal objects of the victims.

Hours

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

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pmSaturdays: 10 am - 3 pmSundays: closed

Guided Tour of the Museum

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