Why choose this Buenos Aires tour ?
“Become an eyewitness to an obscure period of our history and have a unique experience with the dark side of Argentina”
As your guide, Elisa, is a living history, she will tell you the interesting facts you need to know to understand the worst, most brutal and most violent dictatorship in Argentinean history. She will also talk about a couple of the worst aspects of the dictatorship: the systematic theft of babies from their imprisoned mothers and the Nazi ideology that permeated the military and security forces.
Take an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past and educate yourself on one of the lesser-known horrors of history.
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What makes In the Footsteps Of Dictators & the Auschwitz of Argentina -Private Walking Tour a unique experience ?
You will explore the following:
An ex-Clandestine Center, often called the Auschwitz of Argentina. You won’t be exploring the areas that are closed while archaeological techniques of restoration, conservation, and evidence-gathering work proceeds. We can’t go inside the Ex-clandestine center. We can walk around the place where we can find incredible murals (paintings & graffiti) on the topic. The individuals, history, and struggles they represent. Actually, part of the Ex-clandestine center was dismantled before democracy returned and the areas of the cells were demolished, etc. and the most interesting things, for the most part, are easily seen from the outside.
Memorial plaques of the disappeared people.
You will hear some recorded testimonies.
A Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Annihilation was a place dedicated to the kidnapping and torture of suspected dissidents. They functioned during the last military dictatorship that took place from 1976 to 1983.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not for children
- What you’ll need: Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing (Don’t worry about the distance; this is a short walk and as it’s a private tour we’ll go at your pace). If rain looks possible, dress appropriately and ask your hotel to borrow an umbrella.
- Come with a few extra pesos if you want to stop for coffee, a drink, bottled water, snacks etc
- This is a private tour/activity. A private tour is run exclusively for your party only. Only your group will participate
- To learn more about the history of our country and to discover the jewels of the city outside of traditional highlights you can also join us on our Jewels Off the Beaten Path tour.
- Note: This is a short walk and not a strenuous one.
- At the end of the tour your guide will be happy to help flag you down a taxi and tell the driver where to take you to get back to your accommodation or wherever you wish to go.
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In the Footsteps Of Dictators & the Auschwitz of Argentina -Private Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local bilingual (English Spanish), university-educated guide
- Bus ticket or taxis during the tour
Not Included
- Any taxis that you decide to take after the tour
- Transportation to and from the meeting place
- Snacks, coffee and drinks that you decide to consume during the tour
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Buenos Aires Off the Beaten Path Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.