Jesuit Missions 4 Day Tour

Travel through seven Guaraní villages and learn about the historic legacy of the Jesuits' evangelisation of the New World on our Jesuit Missions 4 Day Tour from Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Jesuit Missions 4 Day Tour

Day 1: Santa Cruz - San Javier Mission - Concepción

At 9 am, pickup from your hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and head towards Chiquitania. Visit the first Jesuit mission, San Javier, founded in 1691. You will have free time for lunch in San Javier before exploring the Paquio forest. The day concludes with dinner at leisure in Concepción where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Concepción - San Ignacio

Day starts with a buffet breakfast. Visit the village of Concepción and its church, then depart for the Jesuit Mission of San Ignacio, founded in 1748. Spend time in San Ignacio exploring its Jesuit cathedrals and churches before overnight stay.

Day 3: San Ignacio - San Miguel - San Rafael - Santa Ana - San José

Early wake-up to visit San Miguel, where part of the 18th-century church remains. Visit San Rafael and Santa Ana, seeing the ruins and their artistic history. Explore local crafts workshops and enjoy free time for lunch before heading to San José de Chiquitos for the night.

Day 4: San José - Santa Cruz

Begin with breakfast and a visit to the Jesuit complex of San José, including the church built from stone and limestone. After lunch, return to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, arriving around 5 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast at:

Concepción: Hotel Concepción (3 stars) or similar.San Ignacio: Apartahotel San Ignacio (3 stars) or similar.San José de Chiquitos: Hotel Misiones de Chiquitos (3 stars) or similar.