Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil)

Overview

The ruins of São Miguel das Missões in Brazil, and those of San Ignacio Miní, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa María la Mayor in Argentina, lie at the heart of a tropical forest. They are the impressive remains of five Jesuit missions, built in the land of the Guaranis during the 17th and 18th centuries. Each is characterized by a specific layout and a different state of conservation.

Selection Criteria

(iv)

Components(5 locations)

• •San Ignacio Mini291-002
• •Santa María la Mayor291-005
• •São Miguel das Missões291-001
• •Nuestra Señora de Loreto291-004
• •Nuestra Señora de Santa Ana291-003

Details

Countries

Brazil, Argentina

ISO Codes

BR, AR

Area

265.09 ha

Transboundary

Yes

Coordinates

-28.5433, -54.2658