Ruinas de San Ignacio
Ruinas de San Ignacio
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fral
Nantes, France320 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Being at Iguassu Falls, it seemed a shame not to visit the Jesuit missions to discover a part of history that was unknown to us.
First the town of San Ignacio: deadly; everything was closed when we passed there; not easy to find a restaurant.
The ruins are at the end of the village, a small 1/4 walk from the center. The entrance fee is quite high (13€ / pers in 11/2024, this increases every day). The site is interesting, but mostly ruins and few explanatory panels. One can still imagine what it was like when the site was in operation.
We also went the next day to Santa Anna; rough by public transport
First the town of San Ignacio: deadly; everything was closed when we passed there; not easy to find a restaurant.
The ruins are at the end of the village, a small 1/4 walk from the center. The entrance fee is quite high (13€ / pers in 11/2024, this increases every day). The site is interesting, but mostly ruins and few explanatory panels. One can still imagine what it was like when the site was in operation.
We also went the next day to Santa Anna; rough by public transport
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Written December 29, 2024
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Andrea Casciana
Quilmes, Argentina56 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
The place is well maintained, mowed the lawn, no mosquitoes. We went at noon and there were few places with shade. To our liking there was no guide to assess doubts, because although this is the.code qr, my daughter wanted to know many things that would have been good to consult.
Wear water shoes and hats. The premises outside were all closed we couldn't buy souvenirs there.
Wear water shoes and hats. The premises outside were all closed we couldn't buy souvenirs there.
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Written November 27, 2024
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Caro Perez Castro
Belen de Escobar, Argentina167 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We liked the walk, it is organized and clean. Perhaps the part we liked the most is walking through the sectors where the jungle still covers some of the buildings. That area was much quieter and without people. There are two museums, don't miss the one at the exit, very simple but captivating, related to the Guaraní culture.
Written May 2, 2024
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Roxana Jimenez
Lima, Peru88 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
The Jesuit-Guarani mission San Ignacio Mini has enormous historical value and its architectural beauty, within a jungle area, is striking. I consider that knowing the history and visiting these ruins is absolutely recommended. In addition, the city of San Ignacio is very beautiful and welcoming.
Written March 11, 2024
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Lah Araujo
Sao Caetano do Sul, SP153 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
This trip is worth it! Historic place and with beautiful landscapes!!! Guides explain in detail every part of the story and the place! I recommend! I did the tour leaving from Foz do Iguaçu is quite far but it was worth super !!!
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Written July 11, 2024
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Pieter O
Amsterdam, The Netherlands249 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
This fenced off complex is in the middle of the small town and so you will hear abundant Streetnoise during your explorations, most irritating the tour buses who keep threir engines running for the whole duration of the stop nearby the 100 or so souvenir stands and a dozen of restaurants. Also not adding to the authentic historic experience are all the equipment and installations that are used for light show at night but are really out of place in daytine.
Lots of people incl. tourgroups if your at the wrong time of the day.
But it is good that this a Protected area. Don't forget the Outskirts of the complex, with the rows of ordinary houses, there is no one, very tranquilo. Also plus is the Wealth of tree species. All in all I found the experience here less enjoyable compared to nearby Loreto and Santa Ana (both in more isolated forest settings) and Trinidad (also heavily restored, but more impressive and complete and without the crowds. The lightshow was mostly for kids, with laughable silly projections on and near the ruins; regret i spent 180 extra pesos on this.
Lots of people incl. tourgroups if your at the wrong time of the day.
But it is good that this a Protected area. Don't forget the Outskirts of the complex, with the rows of ordinary houses, there is no one, very tranquilo. Also plus is the Wealth of tree species. All in all I found the experience here less enjoyable compared to nearby Loreto and Santa Ana (both in more isolated forest settings) and Trinidad (also heavily restored, but more impressive and complete and without the crowds. The lightshow was mostly for kids, with laughable silly projections on and near the ruins; regret i spent 180 extra pesos on this.
Written April 16, 2017
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Ruth B
Buenos Aires, Argentina85 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
You can buy 1 ticket that is valid for 15 days and allows access to all of the Jesuit sites.
The site at San Ignacio mini, is impressive. It is a whole town of part restored buildings including churches, houses, schools and gardens. The jesuits lived within the walls of the colony and were self sufficient. The ruins are beautiful, and you can spend hours wandering around them. This site is the most complete compared to the Santa Ana, 15mins down the road.
dont miss it if you have time to spare
Take a picnic and some water and relax in the sun.
The site at San Ignacio mini, is impressive. It is a whole town of part restored buildings including churches, houses, schools and gardens. The jesuits lived within the walls of the colony and were self sufficient. The ruins are beautiful, and you can spend hours wandering around them. This site is the most complete compared to the Santa Ana, 15mins down the road.
dont miss it if you have time to spare
Take a picnic and some water and relax in the sun.
Written July 25, 2016
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Jellybean29928
Glasgow, Scotland252 contributions
Jan 2020
This was a break on our journey from Iguazu to the Wetlands and it was fascinating. We had a lovely guide who was very informative and let us explore at our own pace. Really interesting and well worth a look
Written March 1, 2020
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Maggie G
5 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Very interesting history, and the ruins were beautiful. However, the tour guide skimmed over the more gruesome details (even after I asked) of the Guaranies life and how they were brought to live and work in the Mission. Right outside the gates of the property, are people, Guarani, asking tourists for money...meanwhile the Mission is run by white people --exploiting the Guaranies' history to make money, just as the Jesuits exploited the Guaranies' labor (and attempted to eliminate their culture and customs and religions) when the Mission was active. Interesting place, I learned things, but they should make an effort to support the Guarani community with the funds they're gaining (230 ARS (~10 USD) for a foreigner to enter).
Written June 11, 2018
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD10,800 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We drove our Alamo rental car($77) 60 km northeast from our RiHotel in Posadas. Departing at 9 AM in light rain, we arrived before 10 AM and parked in a secure lot across the street(50Ap). After paying 200 Ap each, an attendant stamped our tickets and pointed to the new museum. Here were several glass cases of carved sandstone, collected artifacts, a beautiful model of the site as existed at its peak, and a 1987 mural of 4 stages of Guarani mission history.
We were happy to be in this nice building as it began to rain, then pour, and continued for 40 minutes as everyone in sight took shelter. We then walked the extensive wet site, reading the plaques in Spanish and English that explained the mission buildings, concentrating on the impressive Guarani Baroque sculpted stone around the church doorways. Enough has been reconstructed to give an impression of the society that existed here for a century and a half.
Returning to Posadas, we stopped at the Santa Ana Ruins. At this museum, the English speaking director gave a complete history pointing out details on the sites model. Both are part of the 1984 UNESCO Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis.
We were happy to be in this nice building as it began to rain, then pour, and continued for 40 minutes as everyone in sight took shelter. We then walked the extensive wet site, reading the plaques in Spanish and English that explained the mission buildings, concentrating on the impressive Guarani Baroque sculpted stone around the church doorways. Enough has been reconstructed to give an impression of the society that existed here for a century and a half.
Returning to Posadas, we stopped at the Santa Ana Ruins. At this museum, the English speaking director gave a complete history pointing out details on the sites model. Both are part of the 1984 UNESCO Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis.
Written March 15, 2018
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Buenas tardes!! De que manera se pueden visitar todas las ruinas de la zona (san ignición, santa ana, loreto, santa maria)? Vale la pena?? Solo en tour contratado? O en micro se llega? Gracias
Written January 4, 2024
Se puede contratar guía en las ruinas para la visita guiada si uno llega por sus propios medios?
Written August 14, 2023
Hola alguien me podría hacer saber del valor de las entradas .... muchas gracias
Written November 2, 2019
La entrada cuesta $200. Igual te recomiendo visitar la pagina de turismo de la provincia de misiones allí actualizan los costos y también tenes opciones. Saludos
Written November 3, 2019
Hola ! Cuanto dura el recorrido con guia ? Muchas gracias !
Written July 26, 2019
hola, no hace falta hacer la visita con guia,tenes la informacion en los carteles, en el museo ,podes recorrerlo sola ,el tiempo que necesites
Written July 27, 2019
Hola Adriana. Si seguís por la misma ruta que llega a San Ignacio, a casi 200 km y muy cerca de iguazu ( donde se encuentran las cataratas), está Wanda. Esta ruta es muy pintoresca por su vegetación combinadas con subidas y bajadas muy largas y desde donde se pueden apreciar vistas panorámicas hermosas. Podes disfrutar el viaje en auto o en excursión desde San Ignacio. Allí mismo existe una oficina de turismo que muy amablemente te asesorará. Mucha suerte!!!
Written April 10, 2019
Hola se pueden visitar en forma particular? Horarios y precios?
Written August 23, 2018
Si. Podes ir en forma particular. El horario es de 9 a 19. Y después de las 19 comienza un espectaculo de luces y sonido que se hace con guia y en forma grupal. Los precios varían si sos de Argentina o extranjero. No recuerdo el precio pero no es elevado
Written August 26, 2018
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