Jesuit Missions Day Trip

Visit the Jesuit Missions of San Javier, Concepción, or San José on our day trip from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, immersing yourself in the history of these Andean reductions, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jesuit Missions Day Trip

Upon booking, choose between two options, both including hotel pick up in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and lasting 13 hours.

San Javier & Concepción Day Trip

After a 7 am pick up, we will drive to the villages of Cotoca, Pailas, Paillón, and Los Troncos, significant in the Bolivian Jesuit Missions.

We will learn about these reductions, founded in the late 17th century to evangelize the New World, remaining largely intact today and creating six World Heritage Site towns in Bolivia.

By 11:30 am, we will arrive at San Javier, established in 1691, and explore this oldest Bolivian mission and the Mission Museum. Afterward, we'll visit Concepción and enjoy a traditional lunch.

We will explore this 18th-century location and visit arts and crafts workshops where the local Chiquitanos create traditional items for the mission's economy.

San José Day Trip

At 7:30 am, we will proceed to the Jesuit Mission of San José. After a 4-hour drive through the Bolivian countryside, we will arrive at the church for a visit, including the museum.

Following a traditional meal, we will head to Santa Cruz la Vieja, stopping at a viewpoint for views of the Chiquitano Valley, and visit a local handicraft center to learn about the residents' work.