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Misión Jesuítica de San José de Itacuá

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Jesuit ruins San José 2.0 km from downtown San José

Is Misión Jesuítica de San José de Itacuá worth visiting?

Ruins of a Jesuit-Guaraní mission near San José. It is in San José, in the South and Yerba Mate Route region, 2.0 km from downtown San José.

At a glance

Type Jesuit ruins
TownSan José
RegionSouth and Yerba Mate Route
Distance to downtown San José2.0 km
Since1633
Coordinates-27.76764, -55.75959

About Misión Jesuítica de San José de Itacuá

Misión Jesuítica de San José de Itacuá is a historic site in San José, in the South and Yerba Mate Route region of Misiones, 2.0 km from downtown San José.

It is part of the historic and cultural heritage of Misiones, a province shaped by the Jesuit-Guaraní missions and by immigrants from dozens of countries.

Local tip

Check opening hours before going: museums often close one weekday.

How to get there

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Coordinates: -27.76764, -55.75959

Compare with similar ruins, museums and heritage

PlaceTownDistanceHoursContact
Misión Jesuítica de San José de Itacuá San José — — —
San Ignacio de Loyola San José 1.8 km —
Ruinas Jesuíticas de San José San José 2.0 km — —
Museo Gentilini San José 5.1 km — —
Ruinas Jesuíticas de los Santos Apóstoles San Pedro y San Pablo Apóstoles 16 km — —

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What else is nearby

La Favorita1.8 km San Ignacio de Loyola1.8 km Ruinas Jesuíticas de San José2.0 km Bezorub3.8 km Túnel Vegetal4.5 km Museo Gentilini5.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Misión Jesuítica de San José de Itacuá?

In San José, Misiones, 2.0 km from downtown San José. Coordinates: -27.76764, -55.75959.

What is near Misión Jesuítica de San José de Itacuá?

La Favorita (1.8 km), San Ignacio de Loyola (1.8 km), Ruinas Jesuíticas de San José (2.0 km).

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Guides to Misiones

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