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 give up their own own culture. Many indigenous traditions were preserved, encouraged, and carried out by the Jesuits alongside the indigenous Guaranies. In fact, the Jesuits' documentation of Guarani was crucial in preserving the language - a language that continues to be spoken by 70% of Paraguayans.
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 comfort class
x Meals
x Gratuities
Recommendations:
Comfortable shoes and clothing, insect repellent, camera
Options available:
- Semi-Private tour (small group; 8 max)
$600 per person
- Private tour
$1,800 - $3,000 per group
We recommend only selecting a private tour if you absolutely want a tour only for yourself and your party, guaranteed.
Due to the relatively low volume of tourism in Paraguay, more than 80% of our Semi-Private tour departures are single party.
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