"A contact with the roots of América ..." San Ignacio by MEdelmann

San Ignacio Travel Guide: 42 reviews and 110 photos

San Ignacio Mini Ruins, World Heritage of UNESCO

We came here on our way from Posadas to the Iguacu water falls. It is known world wide since the ruins of the San Ignacio Mini Mission located here were declared to Mankind´s Heritage by the UNESCO. We had a two hour stay here. On the following pages I prepared some more information about this location.

Last visit to San Ignacio: Feb 2000
Intro Written Nov 12, 2002
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Reviews (9)

Regional articles Shopping (1)

There are many reginal article shops with Guaraní handicrafts, mate tea and other nice souvenirs. more travel advice

Impressions from the Ruins - San Ignacio

Going to San Ignacio Transportation (1)

San Ignacio is located on the National Road No. 12, which goes through the whole province from Posadas to the Iguazú... more travel advice

The big cactus Things to Do (4)

During your walk through this area you will also meet this grandios cactus, which was much, much bigger than me. It... more travel advice

Rampant nature Things to Do (4)

Take the time and make a walk around the ruins. At some place the nature became rampant, so that you have to watch... more travel advice

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pepples46 Nov 24, 2005 at 11:00 AM

bevor ich diese Erde verlasse, ich werd nochmal nach Suedamerika reisen..aber erst mal ueber Deine Seite..thanx Fred for a real Gem
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lotharlerch Mar 7, 2005 at 4:20 AM

Nice page! I have to see it on my next trip to Argentina.
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Bwana_Brown Jan 9, 2005 at 10:28 AM

Very interesting looking ruins! I also liked your big cactus, good idea to have a photo of it!!
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andal13 Apr 11, 2004 at 1:23 PM

I found these ruins very touching... and the landscape is just impressive!
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tini58de Jul 5, 2003 at 1:26 AM

Wonderful page, Manfred! I had to come again and revisit!
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nepalgoods May 9, 2003 at 10:52 PM

Interesting place! Great page!
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xaver Apr 16, 2003 at 4:20 PM

thanks, did not even know about this place
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herzog63 Apr 9, 2003 at 10:42 AM

Cool Cactus!!! San Ignacio looks pretty cool too!
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sim1 Mar 29, 2003 at 7:02 AM

Beautiful page! The ruins are wonderful! And wow, that cactus is amazing! I never seen such a big cactus before!
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phil_uk_net Mar 17, 2003 at 12:37 PM

Interesting archaeological ruins and lots of nature. A fine combination. Great page. I WILL visit S America one day!