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Jesuit Missions of Argentina
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Jesuit Missions of Argentina
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In the northeast of the country, near Paraguay and Iguazu, these missions date back to the 17th century and are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, just like others in neighboring countries.
Overview of the Jesuit Missions
In the northeast of Argentina, near Paraguay and Iguazu Falls, these missions, which are relatively close to one another, date back to the 17th century and four of them are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, just like others in neighboring countries. The UNESCO-listed missions in Argentina are:
- San Ignacio Mini: located in the town of San Ignacio, it is the most interesting and most visited.
- Nuestra Señora de Santa Ana: about 2 km from the town of Santa Ana.
- Nuestra Señora de Loreto: in the town of the same name, between Santa Ana and San Ignacio.
- Santa María la Mayor: slightly off the beaten path compared to the other three, not far from Brazil.
History of the Missions
What to See and Do
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