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.

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 La Posada del Telegrafista *.

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.
In the afternoon we visit Palmarito in our 4WD and the pre-Historical cave paintings of the “Devil” and of the “Virgin”. We set up camp near an ancient water mill fed by a crystal clear river.
All included. Bivouac.

We take our camp down and get in our 4WD vehicle. We follow and ancient caravan route to the charming colonial village of Postervalle, named the Garden of Delights. We discover traditional rural life. 2 hours more on the road and we reach Laguna Quirusillas (or the waterfalls of Pachja), where we stop eat our lunch surrounded by aquatic birds.
Return to Samaipata at the end of the day, via the site of Inca del Surtidor.
Cold lunch (included). Dinner open. Cabañas ***.

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 place in the 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 inhabitant who considered it like a religious relic, the “Guerrillero”’s body was found in 1999, and sent to Cuba, where he rests today.
All included. Nigh in hostel (basic comfort).

A three hour journey takes us to the typical village of Pucara remarkable for its stone colonial houses and owing its name to the nearby ruins of a pre-Colombian fortress. After lunch in the village, we reach the peaceful pueblo de La Higuera. We visit its school where the Che was executed (the school is now converted into a small museum). Then, an easy walk (2-hour round trip) takes us to the canyon de Churo, through landscapes reminiscent of the conquest of the West. We are in the place where the Bolivian army ambushed and captured the famous revolutionary, October 8th, 1967.
Back in the village, we may be able to hear some of the innumerable anecdotes the locals like to share about “their” Che Guevara. We get back on the road and cross the large bridge over Río Grande that eventually will deliver its water to the Amazon. We then cross an area called the Bolivian “Chaco” before reaching, at the end of the day, the village of Villa Serrano.
All included. Night in a hostel (basic comfort)

We leave Villa Serrano, village known in Bolivia for its… “charango” 8 meters long ! (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. Arrival at Candelaria in the afternoon. The small typical tarabuqueño villages lives at the rhythm of traditional weaving. Every Sunday, its inhabitant visit Tarabuco where is hosted the famous handicraft market.
All included. Lodging with local host (basic comfort).

Morning departure for Tarabuco, where, every Sunday, is hosted one of the most famous Indian handicraft market of the continent. Do not miss its festive atmosphere surrounded in the sound of the charango and where the "campesinos" wear leather helmets (same ones conquistadores use to wear) and very bright colored clothes.
We reach Sucre in the afternoon.
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel ***.