Historic Tour Chile in 1973 Government of Pinochet

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Santiago and begin our journey through Chile's powerful and emotional past. Our first stop is the Cementerio General, one of the largest cemeteries in Latin America, often described as an open-air museum. Established nearly two centuries ago, this historical site holds the graves of many of Chile’s most prominent figures. As we explore its silent avenues, we’ll delve into stories of the country’s political, cultural, and social history. A particularly poignant moment will be our visit to Patio 29, a haunting section of the cemetery where hundreds of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship were secretly buried.

Our next destination is the Museum of Memory and Human Rights, a space dedicated to documenting the human rights violations that took place during the military regime from 1973 to 1990. Through exhibits, testimonies, and multimedia displays, the museum provides a sobering yet necessary reflection on the country’s struggle for justice and democracy. To conclude the tour, we will visit Villa Grimaldi, once a peaceful cultural center turned into a clandestine detention and torture site during the dictatorship. Now a memorial park, Villa Grimaldi stands as a powerful reminder of the past, honoring the victims and ensuring that these dark chapters are never forgotten.