Uruguay has long been known as the “Switzerland of South America” — a country praised for its stability, strong economy, and vibrant democracy. But this image tells only part of the story. Between 1973 and 1986, the nation lived under a civil-military dictatorship that reshaped society and left deep scars.
On this tour, we step back into those turbulent years. How did figures like Juan María Bordaberry rise to power? What did daily life look like in Montevideo when fear, censorship, and repression became part of the ordinary? As we walk through the city, we explore places where resistance took shape — sometimes silent and subtle, sometimes bold and confrontational.
We also reflect on how the dictatorship continues to echo through present-day Montevideo. Thousands of regime opponents are still officially listed as missing, and the powerful call for verdad y justicia — truth and justice — remains alive in the streets, in memory, and in the voices of those who refuse to forget.
Price per person for this 3 hour tour: $45, $UYU 1700
Discount is available for students, seniors (+65 years old) and large groups and families (over 3 people). Please use the form below to book this tour or to get further information.