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Ruinas Jesuíticas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

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Jesuit ruins Candelaria 1.4 km from downtown Candelaria

Is Ruinas Jesuíticas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria worth visiting?

Ruins of a Jesuit-Guaraní mission near Candelaria. It is in Candelaria, in the Posadas and around region, 1.4 km from downtown Candelaria.

At a glance

Type Jesuit ruins
TownCandelaria
RegionPosadas and around
Distance to downtown Candelaria1.4 km
Since1627
Coordinates-27.45384, -55.75497

About Ruinas Jesuíticas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

Ruinas Jesuíticas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is a historic site in Candelaria, in the Posadas and around region of Misiones, 1.4 km from downtown Candelaria.

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: -27.45384, -55.75497

Compare with similar ruins, museums and heritage

PlaceTownDistanceHoursContact
Ruinas Jesuíticas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Candelaria — — —
Antigua Estación de Trenes Miguel Lanús Posadas 12 km — —
Ernesto 'Finito' Gehrmann Posadas 15 km —
Sagradas Escrituras Posadas 15 km — —
Ñañuã Posadas 16 km — —

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What else is nearby

Playa Sarandí830 m Chantilly1.2 km Polaris1.3 km La Era de las Pizzas1.4 km La Cueva1.5 km Tequila1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruinas Jesuíticas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria?

In Candelaria, Misiones, 1.4 km from downtown Candelaria. Coordinates: -27.45384, -55.75497.

What is near Ruinas Jesuíticas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria?

Playa Sarandí (830 m), Chantilly (1.2 km), Polaris (1.3 km).

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