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Acknowledgments
Argentina On View is thankful to CORDOBA TURISMO AGENCY-S.E.M., for the valuable graphic and photografhic material, which was offered to write this report about Córdoba, its natural beautiful landscapes, and the one about "Camino de las Estancias Jesuíticas".

In this way, Argentina On View, carries out its mission together with the significant collaboration of a Government Organism, CORDOBA TURISMO AGENCY-S.E.M.


Recommended links

Argentina On View
http://www.argentinaonview.com/english/novedades10.asp
Manzana Jesuítica y Camino de las Estancias
http://www.unesco.org/whc/sites/995.htm
Listado de la UNESCO de patrimonios de la Humanidad
http://www.unesco.org/whc/heritage.htm


Circuit of the Jesuit Estancias

3 days program
First, during the morning, you can begin the tour visiting the Jesuit Block downtown. The estimated time devoted to this should be of 3 hours. After lunch, it is advisable to go to Alta Gracia, where one may visit its Jesuit Estancias during two hours. The next day, you will arrive to Colonia Caroya, after having traveled for one hour from Córdoba City. Once there, you can visit the Estancia of Colonia Caroya for two hours and then move to the next city, Jesús María (aprox. 2 hours), where you can find and see another estancia. After lunch, where we suggest tasting Colonia Caroya local delicatessen, you may visit Estancia de Santa Catalina (1 hour and a half away). Afterwards, and now heading to Ascochinga, you may see the Chapel and the Cultural Center and, if you wish, reach later the village of Candonga. It is advisable to spend the night at Ascochinga and, in the morning, go to lovely places such as La Cumbre, La Higuera and La Candelaria. In this last village, you can enjoy a visit to its Jesuit Estancia (aprox. 1 hour and a half). It is recommended to go back to Córdoba City by taking the road that goes through Cuchilla Nevada, Los Gigantes and Tanti.

2 days program
First, during the morning, you can begin the tour visiting the Jesuit Block in downtown area. The estimated time devoted to do this is about 2 hours. After lunch, it is advisable to go to Alta Gracia City, where you may visit its Jesuit Estancia during no more than two hours. After lunch, and before going back to Córdoba, you may visit Estancia de Santa Catalina.
The next day, a good choice would be to go to the village of La Candelaria, where you can also enjoy the landscape of Pampa de San Luis, after having visited the Jesuit Estancia of La Candelaria (aprox. 2 hours). After lunch, it is possible to visit the city of Jesús María, passing through La Cumbre, and then visit the Estancia de Caroya (aprox. 1 hour). Before to going back to the city of Córdoba, you may visit the Estancia de Jesús María and Jesuit Museum (aprox. 1 hour).
For all-inclusive packages please contact your travel agent.

 


Related links
Manzana Jesuítica (1599) Estancia de Caroya (1618) Estancia de Jesús María (1618)
Estancia de Santa Catalina (1622) Estancia de Alta Gracia (1643) Estancia de La Candelaria (1683)
  Jesuit Estancias Map  
Acknowledgments Recommended links Circuit of the Jesuit Estancias

 

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