Che Guevara House Museum
Museo Casa de Ernesto Che Guevara
The villa where Che Guevara lived as a child while his family moved there for his asthma treatment, displaying family letters, photos, and a replica of the Norton motorcycle from 'The Motorcycle Diaries.'
As a young child, Che Guevara moved with his family to Alta Gracia because of his asthma, and he spent about 11 years of his childhood in this house, called Villa Nydia. The museum displays his family photos, school assignments, and letters in chronological order, along with a replica of the Norton motorcycle used on the journey described in 'The Motorcycle Diaries.' The courtyard also has photos of Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez during their visits. Admission is charged. It is generally open from 09:00 to 19:00, with shorter hours in winter. It is about a 15-minute walk from the estancia.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Estancia Jesuítica de Alta Gracia
- Quebrada del Condorito National Park
- Barrio Güemes & Paseo de las Artes
- Emilio Caraffa Provincial Fine Arts Museum
- Evita Fine Arts Museum (Palacio Ferreyra)
- Paseo del Buen Pastor
- Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón (Capuchinos)
- Bicentennial Lighthouse