Jesuit Mission of Jesús de Tavarangue
Misión Jesuítica de Jesús de Tavarangue
A World Heritage Site with an unfinished, grand cathedral featuring Moorish-style trilobed arches, standing on open hills in a peaceful, uncrowded setting.
The Jesús de Tavarangue mission is inscribed as a World Heritage Site alongside Santísima Trinidad. Construction of its great cathedral began in the 1760s, but it was never completed because the Jesuits were expelled in 1767. The tall red sandstone outer walls and the rare Islamic-style trilobed arches make it a distinctive example of Guaraní Baroque. The site is about 12 km north of Santísima Trinidad, and the two share a combined ticket. There is no direct bus, so you need to take a taxi or hire a car from the junction near Santísima Trinidad.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
- Parque Manantial
- Costanera de Encarnación
- Sambódromo of Encarnación
- San Ignacio Miní
- Playa San José
- Encarnación Cathedral
- Costanera of Posadas