Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio Miní

The Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis are the archeological remains of towns created by the Company of Jesus. The towns existed between 1609 and 1818, and aimed to socially, culturally and religiously elevate the local Guarani Indians. They also provided protection and economic stability. Originally there were 30 missions, spread out over Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil.

San Ignacio Miní, at Misiones, Argentina

In 1984 the ruins were declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO,

and currently hold the Jesuit museum San Ignacio Miní.

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San Ignacio Miní was one of the many reductions founded in the 17th century by the Jesuits in America during theSpanish colonial period near present-day San Ignacio valley, some 60 km north of Posadas, in the province of Misiones, Argentina.

Remains of the entrance to the Church

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