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. Travel to Chiquitania, where Jesuit missionaries constructed churches in the 17th and 18th centuries, now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit the San Javier mission, founded in 1691, followed by free time for lunch in San Javier. Explore the Paquio forest to admire rock formations before heading to Concepción for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Concepción - San Ignacio

Enjoy a buffet breakfast before visiting the village of Concepción and its church. Then, depart for the Jesuit Mission of San Ignacio, founded in 1748. Visit the town of San Ignacio and its Jesuit structures before overnighting in the area.

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

Early departure to explore Jesuit Missions, starting with San Miguel, featuring remnants of its 18th-century church. Next, visit San Rafael and Santa Ana's ruins, showcasing their historical significance. Then, visit local crafts workshops that blend Jesuit and indigenous techniques. Additional free time for lunch before heading to San José de Chiquitos for the night.

Day 4: San José - Santa Cruz

The final day includes breakfast and a visit to the Jesuit complex of San José, which consists of a church, chapel, and bell tower. 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.