Cidade Turismo
Argentina

Before you go

Your trip to Loreto.

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Loreto – Misiones Destination Puerto Iguazú and Misiones

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Internacional Libertador General José de San Martín (PSS) Posadas

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

RN12 gives access to Loreto, in southern Misiones. If you take a bus along the corridor, confirm the stop and transport to the center and to the entrance of the site.

How many days

One day is enough to visit the Jesuit-Guaraní complex and to walk through the town center. Allocate most of the daytime to the historic paths and the interpretation center.

When to go

From June to August temperatures are usually lower, which can favor walking. From December to February the heat is usually more intense. Rain can occur in any month in Misiones.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The center is small and can be explored on foot. A car or transfer makes arrival via RN12 and connections with San Ignacio and Santa Ana easier; within the historic complex, the route follows visitor paths.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Loreto
  1. Morning
    Centro de Loreto

    Walk around the surroundings of Plaza San Martín and proceed to the entrance of the historic complex.

  2. Afternoon
    Remains of the reduction

    Visit the interpretation center and the remains of the temple and the spaces of the former mission.

  3. Late afternoon
    Via Procesional

    Explore a section of the Via Procesional with local guidance and time to walk among the vegetation.

  4. Evening
    Overnight in southern Misiones

    Return to your accommodation in Loreto or to the town chosen along the RN12 corridor. The archaeological complex is mainly visited during the day.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Loreto near San Ignacio?

The two towns are connected by RN12 in southern Misiones. Loreto lies south of San Ignacio, in the department of Candelaria.

Is the Via Procesional part of the reduction visit?

The path connects places of devotion of the former community, such as the chapel, the temple and the Calvary. Confirm at the entrance the available routes and local guidance.

Is one day enough to see Loreto?

One day allows time for the small center and the visit to the historic complex, with walks among the remains and the vegetation.

Where is the entrance to the complex?

The urban access is in the Calle Los Abuelos area, near Plaza San Martín. Arrival from other towns uses RN12 and the streets of Loreto.

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