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. You'll immerse yourself in the history of these Andean reductions, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jesuit Missions Day Trip

When making your booking, you'll be able to choose between two options. Both include pick up from your hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and have a duration of 13 hours.

San Javier & Concepción Day Trip

After picking you up at 7 am, we'll drive to the villages of Cotoca, Pailas, Paillón and Los Troncos, which played a role in the Bolivian Jesuit Missions.

During the journey, we'll learn about these reductions, founded at the end of the 17th century to evangelize the New World, with six towns recognized as World Heritage Sites today.

At around 11:30 am, we'll arrive at San Javier, founded in 1691. We'll explore this mission, the oldest in Bolivia, and the Mission Museum. Afterward, we'll travel to Concepción for a traditional lunch.

We'll explore this 18th-century site and see its arts and crafts workshops where local Chiquitanos create traditional pieces.

San José Day Trip

At 7:30 am, we'll drive to the Jesuit Mission of San José. After a 4-hour drive through the Bolivian countryside, we'll arrive at the church. During our visit, we'll see the church and the museum.

Next, we'll enjoy a traditional meal and then travel to Santa Cruz la Vieja, stopping at a viewpoint for views of the Chiquitano Valley. The next stop will be at the local handicraft center to learn about the residents' work.