Jesuit Missions 2-Day Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of two of the main evangelical settlements in the Chiquitano Valley on our 2-day tour of the Jesuit Missions. San Javier and Concepción await!

Jesuit Missions 2-Day Tour

Day 1: Santa Cruz - San Javier - Concepción

At 7:30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and set off on the 136-mile (220-kilometre) journey to San Javier. We will pass through villages such as Cotoca, Pailas, Pailón, and Troncos before arriving to visit the mission church, the first mission founded by the Jesuits. We will discuss the history of the Jesuit Missions, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the 90s. We will break for a typical lunch with a starter and a main course, then proceed to Concepción. You will have free time to explore the town and attend a mass before dinner.

Day 2: Concepción - Calama - Santa Cruz

At 8:30 am, we will have breakfast and hike to the Calama Stone, about 20 minutes away, for views of the Chiquitano Valley. After returning to Concepción, we will visit its church and 18th-century missionary museum, which features carvings by the Chiquitanos. After lunch, we will return to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, stopping at the Paquio stones and at San Javier to stretch. We will drop you off back at your hotel in Santa Cruz at 7 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes 1 night's accommodation in a double or triple room at a local guesthouse in Concepción.