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Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
The best-preserved Jesuit mission ruins in South America, a UNESCO site showcasing the remarkable 18th-century Guarani-Baroque carved stonework.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Misiones, Argentina · South America
Candelaria sits on the route: 15 minutes from Garupá, 37km from Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná.
Candelaria is a town located in Misiones, Argentina. With a population of 11,039, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Candelaria sits in Argentina, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Candelaria to your route.
Candelaria (Misiones) is a village and municipality in Misiones Province in north-eastern Argentina.
Historically, the ownership of Candelaria was heavily disputed between Argentina and Paraguay. The Paraguayans abandoned it in 1815, but returned in 1821. By 1838, the surrounding area had been heavily fortified by theRead more
Paraguayans.
Candelaria was returned to Argentina in 1870, following the defeat of Paraguay in the Paraguayan War.
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Candelaria is located in Misiones, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -27.4617 latitude, -55.7449 longitude.
Candelaria has a population of approximately 11,039 people, making it a town in Argentina.
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ancient ruins
The best-preserved Jesuit mission ruins in South America, a UNESCO site showcasing the remarkable 18th-century Guarani-Baroque carved stonework.
37 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
An unfinished Jesuit mission featuring a Moorish-influenced church design unique among South American missions, frozen in time since 1767.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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