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 that is known as "the tragedy and miracle in the Andes".

On 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). The following day, Friday, October 13, they took off again. Unfortunately, the plane crashed in the Argentine Andes, at an altitude of more than 12,139 ft (3,700 meters). After 72 days, 16 survivors were rescued in Chile. They endured temperatures of -30 C° without shelter and lacked water or food, leading them to resort to anthropophagy.

Your entrance includes access to a memorial dedicated to the victims and stories of the survivors. The museum, located in a 19th-century mansion, features displays, showcases, and interactive panels highlighting the solidarity and resilience of the survivors, along with personal objects of the crash 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.