Trinidad and Jesús, in Paraguay
Two Jesuit missions in Paraguay in one day, with a train ride from Posadas.
What it is
It is a 12-hour trip to two Jesuit ruins in Paraguay, both declared World Heritage Sites: La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüé. It starts in Posadas, with pickup at your hotel and a train across the Paraná River to Encarnación. The highlight is the guided visit in Spanish to both missions, showing Baroque architecture and the Jesuit legacy among the Guaraní people.
The itinerary
- Pickup at your Posadas hotel and transfer to the International Train Station.
- Take the train across the Paraná River to the station in Encarnación, Paraguay.
- Vehicle transfer to the ruins of La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná.
- Guided visit to the remains of the plaza and the Iglesia Mayor, and the Jesuit legacy of the area.
- Transfer north to the mission ruins of Jesús de Tavarangüé, with a guided visit.
- Lunch on your own in the town of Jesús de Tavarangüé.
- Return to Encarnación and take the train back to Posadas.
What you will see
La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná is a former Jesuit mission declared a World Heritage Site. The guided visit shows its Baroque architecture and the remains of the plaza and the Iglesia Mayor. Along the way, you learn about the legacy the Jesuits left in this part of South America. It is the first site of the day, reached by vehicle from the Encarnación station.
After Trinidad, the route heads north to the ruins of Jesús de Tavarangüé, also a World Heritage Site. The guided visit covers the work of the missionaries among the Guaraní people during the 17th and 18th centuries. Afterwards, you have time for lunch on your own in the town of Jesús de Tavarangüé. The afternoon ends with the return to Encarnación to catch the train back.
What is included
✓ Included
- Hotel pickup and return transfer
- Transport by minibus or bus to the stations
- Guide in Spanish
- Entrance tickets
✗ Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Train ticket Posadas–Encarnación
Tips
- Book early
- Bring money for lunch, since it is not included and you eat on your own in Jesús de Tavarangüé.
- If you want food or drinks during the day, bring them, as meals and beverages are not included.
Who it suits
- People interested in history: You visit two Jesuit missions declared World Heritage Sites, with a guide in Spanish.
- Travelers staying in Posadas: Hotel pickup is included, and the train crosses the Paraná River to Encarnación.
- Those who want to see Paraguay in one day: Two sites in one 12-hour route, with a guide and entry tickets included.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 12 hours. It includes pickup and return transfer to your hotel in Posadas. A train crosses the Paraná River to Encarnación, Paraguay.
What is included?
Hotel pickup and return transfer, transport by minibus or bus to the stations, a guide in Spanish, and entrance tickets. Meals and drinks are not included.
Is lunch included?
No. There is time for lunch, but you pay for it yourself in the town of Jesús de Tavarangüé, after the guided visit.
Which ruins do you visit?
You visit the ruins of La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüé. Both are declared World Heritage Sites and are visited with a guide in Spanish.
Where does the tour start?
It starts in Posadas, with pickup at your hotel. You take the train across the Paraná River to Encarnación, and the day ends with the train back to Posadas.
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