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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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Itapúa, Paraguay · South America
Encarnación is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Posadas, 27km from Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná.
Encarnación is a town located in Itapúa, Paraguay. With a population of 74,983, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Encarnación sits in Paraguay. It's in the America/Asuncion time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Encarnación to your route.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Encarnación (Latin: Dioecesis Sanctissimae Incarnationis) is a diocese located in the city of Encarnación in the ecclesiastical province of Asunción in Paraguay.
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Encarnación is located in Itapúa, Paraguay, South America. The coordinates are -27.3318 latitude, -55.8666 longitude.
Encarnación has a population of approximately 74,983 people, making it a town in Paraguay.
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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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
An unfinished Jesuit mission featuring a Moorish-influenced church design unique among South American missions, frozen in time since 1767.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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