Jesuit Missions Route, Argentina

This place includes the Jesuit towns located on the coast of the river Uruguay, as well as the ones near to the Paraná River. The landscape is varied: plains and mountains with splendid views. A part of the journey crosses one of the most important places in the production of “yerba mate” (a typical infusion) and tea of Argentina.

This sector counts with adequate tourist infrastructure, camping areas and outdoor facilities for sport activities. It offers the possibility of visiting numerous historic and archaeological sites, as well as important museums and centers of documentation referring to the Guarani culture during the Jesuit period.

Places of interest

Reducción de Nuestra Señora de Loreto. These are Jesuit ruins, some parts are well conserved and others are covered by the forest or under the trees. Some walls and foundations date back to 1632.

San Ignacio. This is a missionary town of spectacular natural beauty that is located 60 kilometers from the city of Posadas, next to the ruins of San Ignacio Mission. The roads lead the tourist along typical tourist paths. Places of interest to visit here are the Provincial Park Teyú - Cuaré and The San Ignacio ruins.

San Ignacio Ruins. These are Jesuit constructions (1632) that are partially reconstructed. They show the history of the missions between the XVII and XVIII centuries. Besides, the ruins of the houses of the Indians and the priests can be observed. The most remarkable building is the church. In the bordering area, appropriate places exist for sport fishing and there is a natural spa on the river Yabebiry.

San Javier. The hill Cerro Monje, a religious place where the pilgrims go in Semana Santa (the holy week) is placed here. The Correderas del Cumandaí are situated on the River Uruguay. Sport fishing can be carried out there.

Santa María. Here, the important vestiges of Santa María Ruins La Mayor can be found.

Santa Ana. Here, we can find the Jesuit Ruins and the Hill Santa Ana. It possesses a Municipal Spa.

Loreto. Here, it is possible to find the Jesuit Ruins and the first print built by the Jesuits.