Museo de la Memoria Walking Tour

Name: Museo de la Memoria Walking Tour
Brand: Turavion Excursions/Transfers Santiago
SKU: 208647ad-ea80-4c0a-9415-641d3e7569a8

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Summary

Select a morning and afternoon departure time and get picked up from your Santiago accommodations to start your trip. You’ll continue by subway to the Quinta Normal metro station. Start your excursion by visiting Santiago’s Barrio Yungay neighborhood, one of the most historic in the Chilean capital. Founded in 1839, this charming area offers a mix of unique architectural sights. You’ll also have time for a quick stop at Parque Quinta Normal. Then head inside the ‘Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos’ (Museum of Memory and Human Rights) as you learn more about Chile’s turbulent years under the military regime of General Pinochet. Built to commemorate and document the victims of human rights abuses committed by the Pinochet government between 1973 and 1990, the museum features a serious of sobering exhibits that help put this sensitive period of Chilean history into context. At the end of your museum visit, you’ll return back to your Santiago hotel via public transit.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Museo de la Memoria is a museum located in Santiago, Chile, dedicated to commemorate the victims of human rights violations during the civic-military regime led by Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990. It was inaugurated by former President Michelle Bachelet on January 11, 2010, which formed part of government works celebrating the bicentennial of Chile.

What’s included?

Local guide
Museum access
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Turavion Excursions/Transfers Santiago

About operator:

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