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Buenos Aires The dark years of the Dirty War

About this experience

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

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr–5 hr
  • Private experience

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The Dirty War Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Tour direct from airport: Take the Buenos Aires dirty war tour to learn of the rise of Peronism and the turmoil that led to the dirty war and the dictatorship in which thousands would disappear.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr–5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Local taxes

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Meeting and pickup information

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

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Buenos Aires taxis private tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr–5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick up from Hotels in the city , apartments and ports.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–12; Youth tickets: age 13–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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