RUTA DEL CHE
Unlike our full day tour, this 3 days and 2 nights package has a lot more to offer our travelers keen to go further in their discovery.
Unlike our full day tour, this 3 days and 2 nights package has a lot more to offer our travelers keen to go further in their discovery. In addition to exploring Samaipata, its beautiful location and the pre-Inca site of El Fuerte, you will also visit Vallegrande and La Higuera. Packed with majestic landscapes and great historical insight, if you are a lover of sublime nature and the stories of Ché Guevara, this trip is perfect for you!
INCLUDED
Bilingual Guide Private service
Entrances and fees Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
Tips
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable walking shoes, Binoculars, Trousers and shirt with long sleeves, cotton preferably, Raincoat, Swimwear, Jacket or sweater for shelter during night walks.
Mosquito repellent, Sunscreen, Cap, Camera with proper protection
Day 1
Santa Cruz, Samaipata & Vallegrande
Departing from Santa Cruz you will be driven to Samaipata (120 km – 3 hours).
From Samaipata you’ll be driven to El Fuerte Ruins. This drive provides amazing views of the sub-Andean nature.
Arriving at El Fuerte Ruins you will have time to explore the largest example of pre-hispanic rock architecture in South America; declared a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO.
You will then be taken to Samaipata town where you will visit the museum and take a stroll through the town.
As the afternoon approaches you will be taken to Vallegrande (3 hours). This province is in a great undulating lowland. Its name comes from colonial times because of the big valley between the mountains that cross the territory.
You will then be driven to the Plaza Pueblo Hotel where dinner will be served and you will stay the night.
Included: Accommodation, lunch and dinner.
From Samaipata you’ll be driven to El Fuerte Ruins. This drive provides amazing views of the sub-Andean nature.
Arriving at El Fuerte Ruins you will have time to explore the largest example of pre-hispanic rock architecture in South America; declared a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO.
You will then be taken to Samaipata town where you will visit the museum and take a stroll through the town.
As the afternoon approaches you will be taken to Vallegrande (3 hours). This province is in a great undulating lowland. Its name comes from colonial times because of the big valley between the mountains that cross the territory.
You will then be driven to the Plaza Pueblo Hotel where dinner will be served and you will stay the night.
Included: Accommodation, lunch and dinner.
Day 1
Day 2
Vallegrande, El Churo, La Higuera & Vallegrande
After a hearty breakfast, your day will begin with a trip to La Higuera (3 hours and a half). Throughout this drive you will observe the numerous diverse picturesque villages such as; Guadalupe, El Cruce and Pucará, all with undeniable majestic views of the landscapes.
Upon your arrival at La Higuera (110 inhabitants) you will visit La Escuelita (Community’s Little School) where El Che was executed in October 9, 1967. You will also visit the small Community Museum.
After lunch, you will hike to Quebrada del Churo or Yuro (2 km.). This is where El Che was wounded and taken in as a prisoner before his death.
You will then be driven back to the Plaza Pueblo Hotel where dinner will be served and you will stay the night.
Included: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Upon your arrival at La Higuera (110 inhabitants) you will visit La Escuelita (Community’s Little School) where El Che was executed in October 9, 1967. You will also visit the small Community Museum.
After lunch, you will hike to Quebrada del Churo or Yuro (2 km.). This is where El Che was wounded and taken in as a prisoner before his death.
You will then be driven back to the Plaza Pueblo Hotel where dinner will be served and you will stay the night.
Included: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3
Valle Grande & Santa Cruz
After breakfast, you will visit the airport where Ché Guevara’s human remains were found. You will also visit the historical monuments, the museum and places which were greatly influenced El Che such as; the Laundry, this is where his body remained until his burial.
From here you will have lunch and be driven back to Santa Cruz.
Included: Breakfast and lunch.
From here you will have lunch and be driven back to Santa Cruz.
Included: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 3