Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos
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The Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Chiquitania region of Bolivia's department of Santa Cruz.
UnderstandThe missions consist of six towns which were founded as reductions by Jesuits in the 17th and 18th century and survived as a living heritage:
PrepareFor the best Chiquitania experience consider visiting not only churches, but the nature and communities as well.
Get inThe towns are situated in a remote part in eastern Bolivia. The main access point to the mission settlements is Santa Cruz which is well connected by national and international flights and bus routes.
GoThe missions lie on a loop east of Santa Cruz and are connected by roads (about half paved and half rough) and a rail line between Santa Cruz and San José.
Stay safeThe department of Santa Cruz in which the missions are located is one of the most prosperous areas of Bolivia. With the current political situation in Bolivia you should avoid large demonstrations in Santa Cruz.
Go nextA trip to the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos can be combined with a visit to some of the best wildlife and nature destinations in South America.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Aurimaz, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons