The Mission of Santísima Trinidad del Paraná
Jesuit Missions in Paraguay
(2 days)
Activities
Heritage, History, Culture
Highlights
This two day tour offers a visit to the two UNESCO Heritage sites that are most emblematic of Jesuit history in Paraguay.
- Jesuit Mission La Santisima Trinidad de Paraná
- Jesuit Mission Jesus de Tavarengue
- Jesuit Museum in San Ignacio or Santa Maria
Description
Visit the most important sites related to the Jesuit reductions which were created starting in 1609 and developed for 150 years. These missions represented a true cultural experiment not duplicated in other parts of history.
The Jesuits gathered members of the indigenous population and encouraged them to live in established communities (reductions) while practicing the Christian religion. Unlike other Spanish missions in the New World, the natives were not forced to fully "Europeanize." Many indigenous traditions were preserved, encouraged, and carried out by the Jesuits alongside the indigenous Guaranies.
Learn about the fascinating history of the Jesuits in Paraguay while visiting several UNESCO Heritage sites and other sites of cultural and historical significance on this packed two-day tour.
Departure Time: 8:00am
Meeting point: Hotel pickup
Duration: 2 long days (9-12 hours each day)
Inclusions/Exclusions
✓ Tour guide or host: languages Spanish, English
✓ Transportation air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Entrance & Activity Fees to Jesuit Museums, Jesuit Missions, yerba mate tour
✓ Hotel: One night hotel (4-star)
x Meals
x Gratuities
Recommendations:
Comfortable shoes and clothing, insect repellent, camera
Options available:
- Standard tour (small group; 8 max)
$600 per person
- Private tour
$2,000
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