Along the way

After a tumultuous life of a revolutionary warrior, Ernesto «Guevara, called the “Che”, was shot by the Bolivian army in 1967. The scene took place in the impenetrable shrub of the Eastern confines of the Andes, where the « Comandante » and a small group of partisans were ambushed.
So, for the 40th anniversary of “Che’s” death, we follow I the trail of his last days? It is an opportunity to discover a forgotten region, but one where the scenery and the natural beauty are well worth the detour. A specialized naturalist guide accompanies these two tours.

Program

LOOP FROM SAMAIPATA – 3 days:

Day 1: SANTA CRUZ – VALLE GRANDE

Departure from the hotel at 8 a.m. in our private vehicle for Vallegrande.
After lunch, we visit the small museum dedicated to the “Che”, where we will see unpublished pictures.
Later on we visit the small museum dedicated to the “Che”, before going to the famous hospital where Ernesto Guevara’s body was exposed to the journalists. We then head for the landing strip, where after numerous epics and despite the local inhabitants who considered it a religious relic, the “Guerrillero”’s body was found in 1999, and sent to Cuba, where he rests today.
All included. Hotel.

Day 2: VALLE GRANDE – LA HIGUERA - VALLE GRANDE

In the early morning hours (7 a.m.) we start driving again in the direction of the village of La Higuera. We arrive at around 10 a.m. On the way, we see a geological formation strangely resembling the famous head-dress that never left Guevara’s head. We then start the easy hike (4-hour round trip) taking us to the Churo canyon, through scenery reminiscent of the conquest of the West. This is the exact place where the Bolivian army ambushed and captured the famous revolutionary, the 8th of October 1967.
We then visit the school where Che was executed (it has since then been converted in a small museum) as well as the telegraph’s house, theater of shootings in the army, today a small hotel full of souvenirs (most of the inhabitants of La Higuera where already living there at the time).
Return to Valle Grande at the end of the day.
All included. Hotel.

Day 3: VALLE GRANDE – SAMAIPATA - SANTA CRUZ

Return to Santa Cruz. On the way we stop in Samaipata. Lunch in Samaipata.
Visit on the Inca Fortress of Samaipata. A superb place in buffer region between the Amazon and the Andes where still remain the vestiges of the Inca Fortress the most advanced of the Empire, built to control the attacks of the Guarani Indians.
Return to Santa Cruz in the late afternoon.
Lunch included.

FROM SANTA CRUZ TO SUCRE - 4 days

Day 1: SANTA CRUZ – SAMAIPATA – CUEVAS - SAMAIPATA

Departure from our hotel at 8:30 a.m., in our private vehicle, for the Inca fortress of Samaipata. Beautiful area located between the Amazon and the Andes where we find the remains of the most isolated Inca fortress of the empire, erected to control the invasion of the Guaranis Indians.
Visit of the site.
We then isit the waterfalls of Cuevas. Option to take a bath in a dreamscape...
Lunch and dinner open. Cabañas Land House.

Day 2:SAMAIPATA – VALLE GRANDE – LA HIGUERA

Morning departure for the village of Mataral, where an excursion on foot allows us to view some pre-Historical cave paintings in the middle of a desert of cactus (2-hour walk). Our track takes us to Valle Grande where we stop for lunch.
In the afternoon, we visit the small museum dedicated to the “Che”, before going to the famous hospital where Ernesto Guevara’s body was exposed to the journalists. We then head for the landing strip, where after numerous epics and despite the local inhabitants who considered it a religious relic, the “Guerrillero”’s body was found in 1999, and sent to Cuba, where he rests today.
We then head for the village of La Higuera. On the way, we can observe geological formations, strangely resembling the famous hat that seemed to never leave Guevara’s head. We visit the school, where the Che was executed (converted today in a small museum). We settle in the telegraph’s house, theater of shootings in the army, today a small hotel full of souvenirs (most of the inhabitants of La Higuera where already living there at the time).
All included. Hotel.

Day 3:LA HIGUERA – QUEBRADA DEL CHURO – VILLA SERRANO

Departure in the morning for an easy hike (4-hour round trip) taking us to the Churo canyon, through scenery reminiscent of the conquest of the West. This is the exact place where the Bolivian army ambushed and captured the famous revolutionary, the 8th of October 1967.
After lunch, we get back to our vehicle and go across the enormous bridge over the Río Grande, which, at the end of its course, will deliver its water to the Amazon. Then we cross a part of the region of the Bolivian “Chaco” before reaching the village of Villa Serrano at the end of the day.
All included. Hotel.

Day 4: VILLA SERRANO – CANDELARIA - SUCRE

We leave Villa Serrano, village known in Bolivia for its 8 meters long “charango”! (the charango is usually a small guitar used in national Bolivian music). The track, offering some beautiful viewpoints, takes us through countries inhabited by different ethnic groups such as the Jalq´as and the Tarabucos, known for their weaving skills.
We reach the village of Candelaria at lunchtime (2½-hour drive).
Candelaria, a village that has kept its authenticity (most of the inhabitants only speak Quechua), is located in the middle of the “Tarabuco” country. Visit of the small museum in the company of a weaver that will open the doors of her workshop for us. We share lunch with her family before heading to Sucre.
Lunch included. Dinner open. Hotel.

Included

- Spanish or English speaking nature specialist guide
- Entrance to parks and cultural sites, visits mentioned
- Private transport / Spanish-speaking driver
- Hotels in twin or triple room including breakfast
- Night with local hosts
- Meals mentioned

Not included

- Individual equipment
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Drinks
- Tips
- Open meals mentioned, (from 3 to 8 € per person / meal).

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Your trip will be confirmed once we receive a deposit of 30% of the total amount on our Bolivian account or on our web site (Visa card icon on the top right; enter your name as the reference). The balance must be paid upon arrival in Bolivia in American dollars or Euros.

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Important

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