ancient ruins
Samaipata (El Fuerte)
A UNESCO pre-Inca archaeological site featuring the world's largest carved rock, a 200-meter sandstone monolith with ceremonial carvings.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia · South America
Vallegrande sits on the route: 50 minutes from Samaipata, 47km from Samaipata (El Fuerte).
Vallegrande is a town located in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. With a population of 8,422, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Vallegrande sits in Bolivia. It's in the America/La Paz time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vallegrande to your route.
Vallegrande (Spanish, meaning 'Big Valley') is a small colonial town in Bolivia, located in the Department of Santa Cruz, some 125 km (78 miles) southwest of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It is the capital of the Vallegrande Province and Vallegrande Municipality and serves as a regionally important market town.
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was the first burial site of revolutionary Che Guevara, after his 1967 execution.
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Vallegrande is located in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -18.4889 latitude, -64.1083 longitude.
Vallegrande has a population of approximately 8,422 people, making it a town in Bolivia.
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ancient ruins
A UNESCO pre-Inca archaeological site featuring the world's largest carved rock, a 200-meter sandstone monolith with ceremonial carvings.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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