Santa Ana, Loreto and San Ignacio

What it is

The tour visits three Jesuit missions: Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and San Ignacio Miní. It lasts 6 hours and leaves from Posadas, with hotel pickup and return to the hotel. The highlight is learning about the legacy of the Society of Jesus in South America with a Spanish-speaking guide, and it has a 10 out of 10 rating from 29 travelers.

The itinerary

1. Pickup at your hotel in Posadas and departure toward the Jesuit ruins of Misiones.
2. Santa Ana mission, founded in 1633, is the first stop on the route.
3. Nuestra Señora de Loreto mission, with origins in 1610, shows how the Jesuits spread their messages through printing.
4. Transfer to the city of San Ignacio and visit to the San Ignacio Miní mission.
5. Return to Posadas, with arrival planned 6 hours after pickup.

What you will see

At the Santa Ana mission, founded in 1633, you will learn about the legacy of the Society of Jesus in South America. The Jesuits had to leave the continent after being expelled from Spanish territories, a decision ordered by King Charles III in 1767. Next is Nuestra Señora de Loreto, whose origins go back to 1610. There you will see, among other curiosities, how the Jesuits spread their messages through printing.

The last stop is the San Ignacio Miní mission, in the city of San Ignacio. The visit lets you learn about the story of its founder, the Jesuit Roque González de Santa Cruz. It is a good way to see three different missions in one day. The day ends with the return to Posadas, planned 6 hours after pickup, with hotel transfer included.

Tips

• Bring food and drinks, since meals and beverages are not included.
• Wear comfortable shoes, since the visits involve walking around the ruins.
• Plan for about 6 hours, from pickup until arrival back in Posadas.

Who it suits

• Families: Three visits in one day, with transfers included and a Spanish-speaking guide.
• History lovers: The route focuses on Jesuit history, from the founding of each mission to the expulsion in 1767.
• Travelers without their own vehicle: Pickup and return to the hotel in Posadas mean you don't need to get around on your own.