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Jesús de Tavarangue was a Jesuit Reduction located in what is now Itapua, Paraguay. The ruins of the mission, together with those of Trinidad were designated a UN World Heritage Site designated in 1993.
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Jesuit Mission of Jesús de Tavarangüe

Dr. Luís Terwindt, Jesús de Tavarangüe 071503, Paraguay
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Jesús de Tavarangue was a Jesuit Reduction located in what is now Itapua, Paraguay. The ruins of the mission, together with those of Trinidad were designated a UN World Heritage Site designated in 1993.

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We visited the Jesuit Mission of Tavarangue in the evening for the 7:00 pm light presentation. The setting itself is impressive — a vast open space with the unfinished but majestic church at the center. At night, the ruins are illuminated and create a dramatic backdrop for the presentation.

Three local guides explained the history and background, though entirely in Spanish, while we stood among a busload of excited schoolchildren. The atmosphere was festive, though for non-Spanish speakers it was hard to follow. Eventually, we gathered inside the church area, where a film was projected directly onto the restored church wall. It was mostly imagery with a Spanish narration, which wasn’t very clear to us, but still gave a sense of reverence and history. The cold evening air added to the atmosphere, though standing in the open grounds with wind made it feel colder than the thermometer suggested.

About the site: Tavarangue was one of the last Jesuit reducciones, begun in 1706 but left unfinished after the Jesuits were expelled from Paraguay in 1767. The church — inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome — would have been one of the largest in the region had it been completed. Today, the site’s vast arches, detailed stonework, and open plazas remain a striking testament to the Jesuit vision of community, blending European design with Guaraní culture. It is now part of Paraguay’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, along...

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Reduções Jesuiticas Paraguaias - O saque continua.

Há tempos, muitos, queria conhecer as Reduções Jesuiticas Argentinas e Paraguaias. No início do mês de abril/22, consegui. Eu, minha irmã e uma amiga fomos de carro ver as ruínas desses dois vizinhos. Ruínas de um legado de organização, religiosidade, trabalho, produção artística, distribuição justa dos meios de produção, respeito às culturas de cada povo... Ruínas de uma das maiores utopias já pensadas e realizadas pela humanidade. Não é pouco. Fazer essa viagem é se dar o prazer de experimentar um pouco de grandeza humana. Emociona. Mas, emociona também pela história de horror de que foi palco. Eu já conhecia as nossas ruínas de São Miguel Arcanjo e de São João Batista, esta última graças à curiosidade de uma sobrinha que me levou até lá. O que encontrei, especialmente no Paraguai, foi o testemunho físico histórico mais impressionante desta grande obra Jesuitica e da enorme, imensurável injustiça cometida contra o povo guarani. Não é à toa que esses fatos foram apagados durante anos dos livros escolares, que a eles dedicavam umas poucas linhas. Visitamos, em Trinidad, a Redução de Jesus de Tavarangue e a de Lá Santíssima Trinidad. As duas muito bem guardadas pelos responsáveis. O entusiasmo dos nossos guias, a Lira, na primeira, e o Carlos, na segunda, este um guia por pura sorte nossa, deixou muito claro o apreço dessas pessoas por estes sítios históricos fantásticos. Tão fantásticos que não seria exagero compara-los a Machu Picchu. Aliás, a UNESCO já o fez. São, todos, Patrimônio Histórico da Humanidade. Infelizmente nem tudo são flores. Este sentimento de orgulho e de preservação não é compartilhado por todos os paraguaios. Dentre todos os ensinamentos que ouvimos, soubemos também que em outras épocas, inadvertidamente, muitas, mas muitas mesmo, das pedras das construções foram utilizadas nas obras das rodovias e das casas dos moradores próximos. Não sabiam da importância da preservação para as gerações futuras. Esta prática, aliada a destruições anteriores ainda, por razões bélicas ou de estratégia de poder, deixaram pouco para vermos, embora seja muito em importância histórica. No entanto, e isso é o mais trágico e indesculpável, o saque continua até hoje. Continua nos casos de propina dos quais se ouve incontáveis relatos, nas aduanas e nas estradas, por funcionários públicos que dificultam a vida dos turistas, na gana da multa por motivos em que uma advertência teria mais eficácia, na incrível má sinalização das estradas, na enorme dificuldade de tempo para se conseguir entrar e sair do país, com filas de carros que demandam de 3 até 6 horas, na má vontade e até grosseria do pessoal da fiscalização, ainda mais se tu não comprou nada, na sujeira que se vê na entrada da cidade e da ponte internacional (atravessamos em Posadas/Encarnacion). É tão grande o sentimento de insegurança dentro do Paraguai, que, quando se sai dele, há uma sensação de alívio. Há um aparato comportamental que te desestimula a visitar o país. A magnitude das ruinas contrasta com os entraves que se encontra, na mesma proporção. E o paraguaio, provavelmente vítima de anos de políticas públicas sociais e educacionais incompetentes, em sua maioria alheio à importância do patrimônio e da história que o país abriga, é, por isso mesmo, outra prova do saque que até hoje continua. Vi as Reduções e me encantei. Mas, não pretendo mais voltar ao Paraguai. Na Argentina, visitamos San Ignácio Mini, Loretto e Santa Ana, na Província de Missiones, outros grandes testemunhos dessa história. Aqui, o cuidado com o patrimônio histórico é o mesmo, mas o turista se sente muito melhor acolhido, apesar das precárias condições das aduanas de travessia por balsa. Para ser justa, tenho que dizer que as ruínas paraguaias tem muito mais material preservado. Turismo é fonte de receita e conhecimento. Tratar bem o turista é uma questão de...

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Head towards the terminal station in incarnation. These will be the buses that head towards ciudad de l'est. I believe the bus cost 15k (2 usd) to go and come back. There are 3 ruines that are included in the ticket price. However, they are distant from each other. 2 are close enough but will require a taxi (to get there there is a bus but make sure you have a taxi to get you back unless you ask him to wait for you as you explore the ruines). So, step 1 the bus will drop you to an intersection . Walk to the nearest ruines (near stop 10 min walk). Make friends and head to the second ruines (step 2 - walk back to the bus stop). Step 3 decide if take collective bus (10k or 1.5 usd) and make sure you get a ride back or make friends and share a taxi ( maybe 100k or less as a total price). We were 4 and we each paid 20k. Step 4 - the taxi will drop you to the bus stop and head back to the terminal. I believe 6pm is the last bus but ask to make sure. Most people do not go to the 3rd ruine as it is 150k away. Overnight it is nice and a good experience. I think the price was 8usd or 56k but i don't remember. You can buy the tickets at any locations and there are not many...

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We visited the Jesuit Mission of Tavarangue in the evening for the 7:00 pm light presentation. The setting itself is impressive — a vast open space with the unfinished but majestic church at the center. At night, the ruins are illuminated and create a dramatic backdrop for the presentation. Three local guides explained the history and background, though entirely in Spanish, while we stood among a busload of excited schoolchildren. The atmosphere was festive, though for non-Spanish speakers it was hard to follow. Eventually, we gathered inside the church area, where a film was projected directly onto the restored church wall. It was mostly imagery with a Spanish narration, which wasn’t very clear to us, but still gave a sense of reverence and history. The cold evening air added to the atmosphere, though standing in the open grounds with wind made it feel colder than the thermometer suggested. About the site: Tavarangue was one of the last Jesuit reducciones, begun in 1706 but left unfinished after the Jesuits were expelled from Paraguay in 1767. The church — inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome — would have been one of the largest in the region had it been completed. Today, the site’s vast arches, detailed stonework, and open plazas remain a striking testament to the Jesuit vision of community, blending European design with Guaraní culture. It is now part of Paraguay’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, along with Trinidad.
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Head towards the terminal station in incarnation. These will be the buses that head towards ciudad de l'est. I believe the bus cost 15k (2 usd) to go and come back. There are 3 ruines that are included in the ticket price. However, they are distant from each other. 2 are close enough but will require a taxi (to get there there is a bus but make sure you have a taxi to get you back unless you ask him to wait for you as you explore the ruines). So, step 1 the bus will drop you to an intersection . Walk to the nearest ruines (near stop 10 min walk). Make friends and head to the second ruines (step 2 - walk back to the bus stop). Step 3 decide if take collective bus (10k or 1.5 usd) and make sure you get a ride back or make friends and share a taxi ( maybe 100k or less as a total price). We were 4 and we each paid 20k. Step 4 - the taxi will drop you to the bus stop and head back to the terminal. I believe 6pm is the last bus but ask to make sure. Most people do not go to the 3rd ruine as it is 150k away. Overnight it is nice and a good experience. I think the price was 8usd or 56k but i don't remember. You can buy the tickets at any locations and there are not many people. Enjoy!
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The ruins, located about 11 km from Trinidad, offer a tranquil and immersive experience. For an entrance fee of 40 mil, visitors gain access to three missions in the area. The site provides free audio guides in various languages, allowing you to fully appreciate the historical significance and feel transported back in time. Adjacent to the ruins is a museum that complements the visit. From Wednesday to Sunday, a captivating light show takes place, starting at 8:00 pm in the summer and 6:00 pm in the winter. With a distinct style from the Trinidad site, this destination is highly recommended for history enthusiasts.
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We visited the Jesuit Mission of Tavarangue in the evening for the 7:00 pm light presentation. The setting itself is impressive — a vast open space with the unfinished but majestic church at the center. At night, the ruins are illuminated and create a dramatic backdrop for the presentation. Three local guides explained the history and background, though entirely in Spanish, while we stood among a busload of excited schoolchildren. The atmosphere was festive, though for non-Spanish speakers it was hard to follow. Eventually, we gathered inside the church area, where a film was projected directly onto the restored church wall. It was mostly imagery with a Spanish narration, which wasn’t very clear to us, but still gave a sense of reverence and history. The cold evening air added to the atmosphere, though standing in the open grounds with wind made it feel colder than the thermometer suggested. About the site: Tavarangue was one of the last Jesuit reducciones, begun in 1706 but left unfinished after the Jesuits were expelled from Paraguay in 1767. The church — inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome — would have been one of the largest in the region had it been completed. Today, the site’s vast arches, detailed stonework, and open plazas remain a striking testament to the Jesuit vision of community, blending European design with Guaraní culture. It is now part of Paraguay’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, along with Trinidad.
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Head towards the terminal station in incarnation. These will be the buses that head towards ciudad de l'est. I believe the bus cost 15k (2 usd) to go and come back. There are 3 ruines that are included in the ticket price. However, they are distant from each other. 2 are close enough but will require a taxi (to get there there is a bus but make sure you have a taxi to get you back unless you ask him to wait for you as you explore the ruines). So, step 1 the bus will drop you to an intersection . Walk to the nearest ruines (near stop 10 min walk). Make friends and head to the second ruines (step 2 - walk back to the bus stop). Step 3 decide if take collective bus (10k or 1.5 usd) and make sure you get a ride back or make friends and share a taxi ( maybe 100k or less as a total price). We were 4 and we each paid 20k. Step 4 - the taxi will drop you to the bus stop and head back to the terminal. I believe 6pm is the last bus but ask to make sure. Most people do not go to the 3rd ruine as it is 150k away. Overnight it is nice and a good experience. I think the price was 8usd or 56k but i don't remember. You can buy the tickets at any locations and there are not many people. Enjoy!
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The ruins, located about 11 km from Trinidad, offer a tranquil and immersive experience. For an entrance fee of 40 mil, visitors gain access to three missions in the area. The site provides free audio guides in various languages, allowing you to fully appreciate the historical significance and feel transported back in time. Adjacent to the ruins is a museum that complements the visit. From Wednesday to Sunday, a captivating light show takes place, starting at 8:00 pm in the summer and 6:00 pm in the winter. With a distinct style from the Trinidad site, this destination is highly recommended for history enthusiasts.
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