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'll learn about an event 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 to Mendoza (Argentina) to wait for conditions to improve. The next day, Friday, October 13, they took off again to cross the Andes.

The plane crashed 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 rescued in Chile, having endured temperatures of -30 C° without shelter, food, or water, leading them to resort to anthropophagy.

Your entrance to the museum includes access to the memorial dedicated to the victims and personal stories of the survivors. The museum is housed in an old 19th-century mansion and features various displays, showcases, and interactive panels that highlight the solidarity and resilience of the survivors, along with personal objects belonging to 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.