Place to visit
Reducción de Santa María la Mayor, Argentina, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Reducción de Santa María la Mayor, Argentina is a historic Jesuit mission in Misiones Province, Argentina. Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 15. It has articles in 22 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Argentina on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historic Jesuit mission in Misiones Province, Argentina · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Where
- Argentina
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- IGR Puerto Iguazu, 255 km as the crow flies
- Website
- whc.unesco.org
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- -27.8882, -55.3416
What it is and where
Reducción de Santa María la Mayor, Argentina is a historic Jesuit mission in Misiones Province, Argentina. It has articles in 22 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Argentina on this site.
Its coordinates are -27.8882, -55.3416; the nearest main airport is Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, Puerto Iguazu), 255 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife places in Argentina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Reducción de Santa María la Mayor, Argentina is October to April.
- JanBest time13:35
- FebBest time12:57
- MarBest time12:12
- AprBest time11:20
- MayPossible10:37
- JunPossible10:15
- JulPossible10:24
- AugPossible11:00
- SepPossible11:51
- OctBest time12:41
- NovBest time13:25
- DecBest time13:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 15. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to April | May to September |
| History | October to April | May to September |
| Wildlife | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Reducción de Santa María la Mayor, Argentina has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Argentina
To enter Argentina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book Patagonia's refuges and transfers”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Argentina checklist. Currency: Argentine peso (ARS); plugs: Type C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter for the three flat-pin plug); emergencies: 911 for everything · 101 police · 107 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cerro InglésMountain in Argentina8.1 km
- Mártires, MisionesHistory12 km
- Cerro MártiresMountain in Argentina12 km
- San Javier, MisionesHistory20 km
- Battle of Mbororé MuseumMuseum in San Javier, Santa Fe, Argentina20 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: Nature
- Aconcagua: highest mountain in both the Southern and the Western Hemispheres (6967 m)
- Iguazu Falls: waterfalls on the Igazú River on the border of Misiones, Argentina and Paraná, Brazil
- Ojos del Salado: highest volcano in the world
- Llullaillaco: stratovolcano in Chile and Argentina
- Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz: capital and largest settlement of the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz in Argentina
- Cueva de las Manos: cave with cave paintings in Santa Cruz, Argentina
Every Argentina place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Reducción de Santa María la Mayor, Argentina?
It is a historic Jesuit mission in Misiones Province, Argentina. It has articles in 22 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Argentina on this site.
When is the best time to visit Reducción de Santa María la Mayor, Argentina?
October to April. In December there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 15.
How do you get to Reducción de Santa María la Mayor, Argentina?
The nearest main airport is Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR), 255 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Argentina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Argentina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cerro Inglés, Mártires, Misiones, Cerro Mártires. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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