51 years have passed since the global shock after in 1972 a group of young people, who were part of the Old Christians Club rugby team of Uruguay, managed to survive after 72 days of survival after the plane that would take them to Chili would crash. The story has permeated so much that films, documentaries and books were made so that people can learn about this amazing case.
There were 16 survivors of the fact that marked a before and after because they were forced to eat their own companions who had died after the impact of the plane that transported them. Athletes endured a very long list of hardships —hunger, low temperatures and confusion— for more than two months.
YOU CAN SEE: The impressive photos of the rescue of the 16 survivors of the tragedy in the Andes
Where did the Uruguayan plane fall?
After leaving Montevideo, Uruguay, the plane had to land in Mendoza (Argentina) due to bad weather. Despite the strong winds, the following afternoon the plane took off again, but was unable to climb to the altitude necessary to fly directly over the Andes mountainsso the pilots opted for a U-shaped route where they were able to fly lower through a mountain pass, but ended up crashing into it.
YOU CAN SEE: Tragedy of the Andes: Nando Parrado woke up from a coma and discovered that his family died in the accident
How to visit the location of the movie 'The Snow Society'?
The visit to the place is usually between the months of December and April and includes a five-day schedule. Tourists must acclimatize in Malargue because there they are at 1,500 meters high. The day after hydrating, they climb to a 2,000 meter refuge from where they continue the journey.
The route can be through trekking or horse (depends on the person's choice), then you cross a river and ascend to 2,500 meters, where you reach a camp and spend the night.
After the first night, visitors leave for the cross and the memorial left by the survivors of the tragic and moving incident. Then they go up to 2,700 meters. As they progress, they make a geographical reconnaissance of the place along with their respective historical overview of the tragedy of the Andes.
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