Red Corner: On the Trail of Che

Che Guevara has always been an iconic figure, and has thusly attracted a rather devoted band of followers, even in death.

In fact, it is his death that even today draws the curious and the dedicated to a remote spot in Bolivia where he was gunned down in 1967: La Higuera

The town of La Higuera has either been blessed or cursed–you be the judge–by the tragic execution of this revolutionary. Certainly most towns wouldn’t want to be remembered for such an atrocity, but on the other hand, it’s great for tourism.

It’s no surprise, therefore, that the townsfolk have erected a Che statue in the main square. In addition, a recently completed Che Guevara Trail traces the journey the revolutionary made from Santa Cruz to the end of the line, La Higuera. It’s not easy though. You’ll need a four-wheel drive jeep to navigate the whole route, but if you’re as fanatical about Che as Che was about his revolutions, I’m sure you’ll find a way to make it happen.