We have been heading north towards the Brazilian border. This area is where lots of Jesuit missions were set up from 1609 to introduce Catholcsm into the local Gurana indian culture and to prevent from European exploitation within the slave market. We visited 2 missions, Santa Ana and San Ignacio Mini and had a guided tour around the latter. It was really interesting to hear what they were all about. At any one time San Ignacio Mini could have up to 4000 Gurana and 2 priests living on the site. They also had schools, cemeteries, veggie gardens and workshops. Next stop Iguassu Falls!!
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