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 to Chiquitania, where the Jesuit missionaries constructed churches in the 17th and 18th centuries, later declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit San Javier mission, founded in 1691, followed by lunch at your leisure. Explore Paquio forest, then proceed to Concepción for the night.

Day 2: Concepción - San Ignacio

Begin the day with a buffet breakfast. Visit Concepción village and its Jesuit church, then depart for San Ignacio, founded in 1748. Tour the town and its Jesuit cathedrals before overnighting in San Ignacio.

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

Explore the remaining Jesuit Missions, starting with San Miguel, home to an 18th-century church. Visit San Rafael and Santa Ana, and appreciate the ruins reflecting artistic and religious history. Next, see local crafts workshops, followed by lunch. Continue to San José de Chiquitos for an overnight stay.

Day 4: San José - Santa Cruz

The final day starts with breakfast and a visit to the Jesuit complex of San José, including its church and chapel, which are still in use. After lunch, return to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, arriving around 5 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast at the following hotels:

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.