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CORDOBA
USHUAIA AND TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK
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SAN JUAN
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JESUIT BLOCK AND ESTANCIAS OF CORDOBA
TALAMPAYA NATIONAL PARK AND ISCHIGUALASTO PROVINCIAL PARK "MOON VALLEY"
 
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Cordoba
(ESTANCIA Y MANZANA JESUITICA EN CORDOBA)

Many historical sites, such as Estancias (ranches), buildings and churches, constructed by the Society of Jesus in the 17th century, are widespread, and are collectively registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as Jesuit Block and Estancias of Cordoba.


Jesuit Relics

The Jesuit Block is composed of the following.

mark Candonga Church in the Jesuit Estates of St. Gertrude (La capilla de Candonga)
mark St. Gertrude Jesuit Estates (Estancia Jesuitica de Santa Gertrudis)
mark St. Catherine Jesuit Estates (Estancias Jesuiticas de Santa Catalina)
mark Jesus Mary Estates (Estancia Jesus Maria) and Caroya Estates (Estancia Caroya)
mark Alta Gracia Estates, Candelaria Estates (Estancia Alta Gracia y Candelaria), and Society of Jesus Church (Compania de Jesus)
mark Domestic Church (la Capilla Domestica)
mark Monserrat National College (el Colegio Nacional de Monserrat) and House of Trejo (Casa de Trejo)

-Basic Information-
Province: Cordoba
The nearest airport: Pajas Blancas Airport (Aeropuerto Pajas Blancas)
Tourist base: Cordoba City
Access: Approximately one-hour flight from Buenos Aires, or ten hours by bus.
Climate:

In summer it is hot at daytime and mild at night. In winter it is cold and dry.
The annual precipitation is about 722 mm, and the rainy months are from October to March.

-Accommodations-
Many accommodations, including five-star hotels, are available.
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