Buenos Aires The dark years of the Dirty War
Buenos Aires The dark years of the Dirty War
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 cemetery of Recoleta and see the Plaza de Mayo where the mothers of the disappeared have marched every Thursday since 1977. The tour will finish with a relaxed visit to the Caminito in La Boca.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Bosques de Palermo
Before the Great Depression of 1929 knocked Argentina off track and brought about the rise of populism and Jaun Peron.
30 minutesParque de la Memoria
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 hourEspacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos ex Esma
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 hourCementerio de la Recoleta
The most remarkable graveyard you will ever visit. Where the Argentine elites compete even in death to show who had the most money.
45 minutesPlaza de Mayo
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.
15 minutesIncluded
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Dress code is smart casual
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.