Historical missionary to paraguay biography and facts

The ruins of the Jesuit settlements of Trinidad and Jesus are Paraguays World Heritage Site.

Deservedly so and belong very high on every tourists agenda.

There were eight Jesuits settlements in Paraguay. Of these the best preserved and easiest reached are the Missions of Trinidad and Jesus. They both lie within easy reach of the southern city of Encarnacion.

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Being World Heritage Sites both are well maintained with clear signage and museums.

The Catholic Jesuits arrived in Southern South America in the late 16th century. Their mission was to both convert the native peoples to Christianity and to protect them from both the encroachments of the Spanish and the activities of Brazilian slavers.

A number of missions were set up across what was to become Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. During their early years these settlements often had to be relocated following raids by Brazilian slavers. Old settlements were burnt down and new ones erected further from