Buenos Aires The dark years of the Dirty War

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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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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Stop At: Bosques de Palermo, Av Del Libertador & Dorrego y Figueroa Alcorta Palermo, Buenos Aires 1425 Argentina

The Rose gardens of Palermo are the jewel in the crown of the park system of Buenos Aires and represent the glory years of Argentina.

Before the Great Depression of 1929 knocked Argentina off track and brought about the rise of populism and Jaun Peron.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Parque de la Memoria, Avenida Costanera Norte Rafael Obligado 6745, Buenos Aires Argentina

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos ex Esma, Av. Del Libertador, 8151, Buenos Aires 1046 Argentina

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cementerio de la Recoleta, Junin 1760, Buenos Aires C1113 Argentina

The main cemetery of the elites of Argentina including Evita Peron.

The most remarkable graveyard you will ever visit. Where the Argentine elites compete even in death to show who had the most money.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Mayo, Av. Hipolito Yrigoyen S/N, Buenos Aires Argentina

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Local taxes

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Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional information

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

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