Activity Falkland Islands

Argentine Military Cemetery tour

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About this activity

Pick up and drop off to the cruise terminal is included with this tour

All of our guides are experienced and passionate about the Falklands, the wildlife and our Island life-style. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

The Argentine Cemetery is 1 hour and 30 minutes drive from Stanley. On the way you will have the opportunity to take in the views and enjoy conversation with your guide.

Once at the cemetery you will have time for private contemplation and must be respectful to the surroundings and fellow visitors.

If you wish to extend your tour and time permitting there is an opportunity to visit British war memorials in the area and make a brief visit to nearby Goose Green settlement where the local residents were held captive during the Argentine occupation.

You will complete your tour with a good understanding of life in the Falklands.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: TravelFalklands

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Tea, coffee and light snacks such as biscuits and crisps are included in this tour. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know and we will do our best to accomodate.

Itinerary

Argentine Military Cemetery

one hour

Situated near to Darwin Settlement, we allow one hour and 30 minutes travel time to the Cemetery on surfaced and unsurfaced road.

The Argentine Cemetery is the resting place of more than 200 Argentine soldiers who died during the 1982 war.

After the British reclaimed the Islands , many of the fallen Argentines were left in temporary graves as Argentine authorities refused to let the British return the remains to Argentina, claiming that they were already laid to rest in their homeland.

The British commissioned the creation of the Cemetery in December 1982 and upon completion gave the fallen Argentine troops a Christian burial with full military honours. Every effort was made to identify the remains of each soldier and mark their graves accordingly. That said, a small number of the graves display the message “Argentine Soldier Known Only By God”.

There is time for contemplation and to pay respect to the fallen soldiers and their families during your visit to the cemetery.