Historic Jesuit colonial-style church with weathered facade, ornate details, and domed roof stands as the intellectual heart of South America, set behind a yellow-orange wall and stairs amid stone pavement and greenery under a clear blue sky.

The Jesuit’s Intellectual Heart of South America

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Cordoba, Jesuit Estancias & Wine - Tour Extension - The Jesuit’s Intellectual Heart of South America

The Jesuit block Argentina is located in the center of Argentina in the province of Cordoba. The Jesuit Block in Argentina boasts a unique historical patrimony that has been incorporated into the Mankind Heritage by UNESCO: the Road of the Jesuits ‘Estancias’.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

Highlights

  • Cordoba
  • Estancias
  • Jesús María
  • Santa Catalina
  • Alta Gracia

Included

  • All nights accommodations
  • All breakfasts & other meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All tours, transfers and transports
  • English-speaking guides

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive at Córdoba airport and transfer to Estancia La Paz, General Roca's former residence. Discover the area by horseback, enjoy an old-fashioned carriage ride or set out in a boat and leisurely row across the lake. Pause for lunch, and then visit the quaint and charming Candonga Chapel. Spend the rest of the day freely exploring the area on your own and return for dinner at the estancia before unwinding for the evening.

A white Jesuit clock tower rises above trees and a stone wall on the far side of a calm pond, with blue sky and scattered clouds in the background, evoking the Intellectual Heart of South America.
Day 2

Explore the rustic countryside even further and travel to Estancia Santa Catalina, a renowned ranch for raising cattle, sheep and mules. Visit the striking church and admire its Baroque-colonial style architecture. Continue toward Estancia Jesús María, an estate specializing in winemaking. Head to the National Jesuit Museum to learn about their fascinating influence of spanning centuries, and then journey to Colonia Caroya, the first ranch bought by the Jesuits in 1616. Colonia Caroya´s history has changed significantly over the decades, at one time used as a holiday resort by the students of Montserrat School and later on as an arms factory. Sit down and enjoy a pleasant lunch here and afterward, travel to Córdoba, one of the three most important cities in Argentina. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Historic baroque-style Jesuit church with weathered stone walls, arched entrance, and a dome, set against a blue sky. This landmark sits atop a raised platform with stairs, surrounded by stone walls and shrubs in the intellectual heart of South America.
Day 3

Today, visit the Civic Center, the first settlement of the Jesuits in Córdoba. Visit the main facilities including the educational centers and churches which were constructed in the 16th century. Take a break for lunch and in the afternoon, visit Estancia Alta Gracia. Explore the grounds that were once operated by the Jesuits and devoted to the production of textile looms and bell manufacturing. See the church and the “tajamar” of the estancia, the oldest dam in the province. Then return to the hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner before retiring for the evening.

A historic baroque-style Jesuit cathedral with two tall towers and detailed architecture stands in a plaza, often called the intellectual heart of South America, with people walking and sitting nearby under a partly cloudy sky.
Day 4

This morning, travel to Estancia La Candelaria and see the legacy of cattle farming on this formerly grand estate. After lunch, return to Córdoba and appreciate spending the rest of the day free.

A large commercial airplane with ANA livery is taking off against a clear blue sky over Florianopolis, its landing gear still visible.
Day 5

Say farewell to the rural heart of Jesuit country and depart to the airport for your flight back home or onto your next destination in South America.

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