Posted 28 May 2010
Those planning to teach English in Latin America could soon retrace the steps took by Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara in the 1950s and 60s.
Tourism officials from Argentina, Bolivia and Cuba are in discussions about establishing the route that the medical student followed on his way to becoming a revolutionary, the Press Association reports.
Called the Caminos del Che trail, it will include sites where he was born, fought and died.
Diego Conca, who is in charge of the Argentine portion of the route, said the move is not about exploiting Guevara’s memory but about allowing his fans to relive the journey that he took.
"We aren’t looking to commodify him – he’s not a product that’s for sale. His journey transformed him and we think that following this route can also be transformative for tourists," he told the news provider.
Those concerned about personal safety while teaching English in Latin America have little to worry about, with traveller Tanya stating on her blog off-track backpacking that most of the violence is confined to areas where foreigners are unlikely to go.
Category: Living Abroad
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