La Higuera
A remote mountain village where Che Guevara was executed after his capture. The old schoolhouse, memorial statue, and small museum still stand.
La Higuera is a small mountain village south of Vallegrande. In October 1967, Che Guevara was captured in the nearby Yuro Ravine, and the next day he was executed in the village schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is now a small museum. The village has a bust and memorial of Che, and local families run simple guesthouses. The drive from Vallegrande takes about 2 to 3 hours on a dirt road. It is usually visited together with Vallegrande on a two-day Che Route tour, though it is also possible to hike to the Yuro Ravine. Transport is limited, so joining a tour is recommended.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Vallegrande Che Guevara Sites
- La Pajcha Waterfall
- Condor Canyon
- Cerro de la Patria Viewpoint
- Samaipata Plaza
- Samaipata Archaeological Museum
- El Fuerte de Samaipata
- Codo de los Andes