Vallegrande

The Vallegrande Province extends across 6,414 square kilometers of land, containing five municipalities and maintaining a population density of 4.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.

In October 1967, the province gained international attention when revolutionary figure Che Guevara was captured near La Higuera and transported to Vallegrande for identification.

The province maintains strong agricultural traditions through its five municipalities, where residents cultivate grains, fruits, and produce traditional food items like homemade bread and fruit liquors.

The provincial capital connects to major Bolivian cities through a network of roads branching from the main Santa Cruz-Cochabamba highway, with an additional airstrip for aerial access.

The province sits at an elevation of 2,011 meters, creating specific climate conditions that enable the cultivation of diverse crops including peaches, apples, grapes, and chirimoyas.

Location: Santa Cruz Department

Capital city: Vallegrande

Elevation above the sea: 2,011 m

GPS coordinates: -18.66700,-64.00000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:07