Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos ex ESMA: A Site of Remembrance
A former clandestine detention center turned memorial, honoring victims of Argentina's dictatorship and promoting human rights.
The Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos, located on the former grounds of the Navy School of Mechanics (ESMA), serves as a poignant reminder of Argentina's tumultuous past. During the military dictatorship of 1976-1983, ESMA was a notorious center for detention, torture, and extermination. Today, it stands as a space for memory, education, and the promotion of human rights.
A brief summary to Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos ex ESMA (consultar aparte por Museo Sitio de Memoria ESMA)
- Av. del Libertador 8151, Buenos Aires, Núñez, Comuna 13, Buenos Aires, C1429, AR
- +54114702-9920
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-8 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-8 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-8 pm
- Thursday 9 am-8 pm
- Friday 9 am-8 pm
- Saturday 9 am-9 pm
- Sunday 9 am-9 pm
Local tips
- Allow several hours to fully explore the site and its exhibits.
- Consider taking a guided tour for deeper insights and personal stories.
- Visit on a weekday to avoid larger crowds.
- The content may be emotionally challenging, so be prepared for a somber experience.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos is accessible via several bus lines, including 15, 28, 29, 117, and 130. You can also take the Ferrocarril General Mitre (Ramal Tigre) train line and get off at the Estación Rivadavia. From there, it is a short walk to the site. A ride on public transport costs around AR$270 for buses and AR$130 for trains.
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Taxi
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Cabify are readily available in Buenos Aires. A taxi ride from Plaza de Mayo to Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos will cost around ARS 1933. Keep in mind that fares increase by 20% at night. The base fare is ARS 657, and then ARS 67.50 per 200 meters.
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