Museo Andes 1972 Crash Memorial

Immerse yourself in the incredible story of survival and resilience at the Museo Andes 1972 Crash Memorial. Discover the powerful exhibition dedicated to the memory of the Uruguayans who perished in the Andes in 1972 and those who miraculously survived.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Andes Museum - Nestled within a 19th-century edifice in Montevideo’s historical core, now a designated national monument, the museum showcases an array of exhibits. These include photographs, archival materials, personal effects, and fragments of aircraft wreckage, among other significant artifacts. A chronological display recounts the day-to-day…
What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

The Museum honors the memory of the 29 Uruguayans who perished in the Andes in 1972, when their airplane crashed on its way from Montevideo to Santiago de Chile. This exhibition is also dedicated to the16 fellow, who “returned to life” after having endured 72 infernal days under the worst imaginable conditions. (see movie and/or book: ‘Alive’)
The…

Location
Rincón 625
Rincón
27 metres from Constitucion squere
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Prariepathrunner
Apr 20, 2026
Excellent small museum that gives context to a story I had heard of previously - Fantastic tribute to the victims and survivors. Tells the whole story and provides some education on air travel, rugby, Uruguay, and South America.
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Mercedesbf7324mj
Apr 12, 2026
From Uruguay to the world.... - I am Uruguayan and this Museum is emblematic. It is a must in Montevideo!! See the movie "The Snow Society"....
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Paul
Mar 31, 2026
Tragic event showing the resilience of survivors- not to be missed. - Small, but comprehensive ‘museum’ telling of the aircraft crash in 1972. Excellently narrated (also in English 😊), including an experience in a refrigerated container at minus 23C for good measure! Highly recommended.
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426cui
Mar 24, 2026
A terrific museum - This is a fantastic museum that really brings the survivors' suffering to life for visitors. We highly recommend a visit.
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Tormkorm
Mar 16, 2026
Life-altering experience - It’s difficult to express in words the magnitude of this experience. There is an extraordinary amount of information, artifacts and even a simulator at this museum. Whether you have an hour or a day to dedicate, it will be a life-altering experience.
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Cindy_b
Mar 11, 2026
Museum was well laid out.... - Museum was well laid out. Intro movie was thorough and informative. Displays and descriptions gave you a good sense of what the passengers went through.
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Jayb48375
Mar 6, 2026
A very moving experience - A wonderful museum about the events, focusing on the human experience and how the survivors came together to create the survival miracle.
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Dianagb9800qy
Mar 3, 2026
Unmissable - Visit that is shocking because although there is nothing that is not known, it is a way to pay tribute to all those involved in the accident, and it places us perfectly in time and place of the event. It shows an exceptional development and account of events. The visit must be unmissable. Friendly staff willing to make the visit more enriching.
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668utar
Mar 1, 2026
Definitely see! - The 1972 Museo Andés is rightly rated as the top attraction in Montevideo, because it is poignant how detailed and multifaceted both the tragic crash of Fairchild FH 227 in the Andes with the young, hopeful departed rugby team from Montevideo in October 1972 and the search and rescue with diverse objects and media are portrayed. It describes phases of decision-making and coping with the existential crisis as well as individual fates and conveys the lessons hard won by the survivors. The museum was initiated by great personal commitment of the curator with his young team and designed with the support of survivors and relatives of the victims, the east side of the building is one of the 3 oldest standing buildings in Montevideo. The museum is less than 30 metres from Plaza Matriz and is definitely worth seeing!
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308viannaa
Mar 16, 2026
Visit from the perspective of an excited Ecuadorian ☺️ - I really enjoyed the visit to the De Los Andes Museum. I think it allows you to have a vision more attached to this event than just watching movies which is what you normally do. It has many objects from the Fairchild 571 flight, well preserved or also based as faithfully as possible. The service was pleasant and the staff is attentive and able to provide support to their visitors. It is in a tourist area and easy to reach. Tickets are easily accessible and well priced. Although I think the following could have also bettered my experience.☺️ -Know the price of gift shop objects on the platform beforehand. -Allow sections where photos can be taken. -Perform more activities, since the only one is the cold simulator of the mountain range. A trivia game maybe? The idea is to pay tribute to all those who flew on the plane, but I think in the right way it could serve as a historical strategy, and also keep their memory alive. -Changing the floor in certain areas, gives the impression that the boards would give way, plus they sound a lot that can distract attention since there are many objects and informative reading material. There could be a before and after area. What survivors looked like before and what they look like now.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).