Buenos Aires The dark years of the Dirty War

5.0
(9 reviews)

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Learn  of Argentinas past in the company of an English speaking guide who will take you on a journey through this dark period of Argentinas history. Visit the park of memory to learn of the thousands that disappeared under the brutal dictatorship of the 70s and 80s.

visit the ESMA centre which was run by the navy and was one of the most notorious torture and dissapearance centres.

    We will also visit the Plaza de Mayo where the mothers of the disappeared have marched every Thursday since 1977. Also we will visit the Falklands War Memorial located at Plaza San Martin

What's Included

TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from Hotels in the city , apartments and ports.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The park is dedicated to the thousands of people murdered by the dictatorship during the Dirty War. I will take you through the history of this very dark history.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The navy training school where thousands were tortured then murdered. We will see where the prisoners were detained and tortured before being sedated and thrown to their deaths from military planes.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will visit the Plaza De Mayo in the heart of the city.See where the mothers of the Plaza de Mayo march weekly to remember their missing youngsters that disappeared in the 70's and 80's.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Ex clandestine centre functioned in the basement of what was then the Federal Police supply service. More than 1500 people were kidnapped and tortured here. The former building was demolished to make the motorway.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    A memorial to the soldiers who died in the Falklands War- 1982-

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Dress code is smart casual
Supplied by Buenos Aires taxis private tours

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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