San Jose de Chiquitos

Historic buildings UNESCO World Heritage sites

Founded in 1698 by the Jesuits Fr. Felipe Suarez and Fr. Dionosio Avila, the mission of San Jose de Chiquitos was the third mission built of those of the World Heritage Site. At first, the mission was inhabited by the Penoca tribe. The church was built between 1745 and 1760 by an unknown architect. It is built of stone, unlike other mission churches in the area which were built with local adobe and wood. The mission is one of four that remain in their original location. As of 2016, a mortuary chapel (1740), the church (1747), a bell tower (1748), a house for the priests and workshops (both 1754) still exist, and were renovated by Hans Roth's restoration project between 1988 and 2003. Restoration efforts continue.

  • San Jose de Chiquitos,Bolivia .
  • Igreja da Missão Jesuítica de São José de Chiquito em Bolívia
  • Igreja San Jose Chiquito ao amanhecer, vista a partir da Plaza - San Jose Chiquito - Bolivia
  • Torre (1748) de la misión de San José de Chiquitos
  • Iglesia de San Jose de Chiquitos Bolivia
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  • Igreja da Missão Jesuítica de São José de Chiquito em Bolívia
  • IGLESIA SAN JOSE DE CHIQUITOS BOLIVIA
  • Igreja San Jose Chiquito ao amanhecer, vista a partir da Plaza - San Jose Chiiquito - Bolivia
Country:
Bolivia
Rating:
10
Latitude:
-17,839584
Longitude:
-60,7412625
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    Concepcion

    The fourth mission in the World Heritage Site, the mission of Concepcion, was initially founded in 1699 by the Jesuit priests Fr. Francisco Lucas Caballero and Fr. Francisco Hervas.

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    San Miguel de Velasco

    The fifth mission in the World Heritage Site, that of San Miguel de Velasco, was established by the Jesuits Fr. Felipe Suarez and Fr. Francisco Hervás in 1721.

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    San Rafael de Velasco

    The mission of San Rafael de Velasco was the second mission built out of the six inscribed the World Heritage Site.

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    Santa Ana de Velasco

    The mission of Santa Ana de Velasco was the final World Heritage Site-inscribed mission to be established. It was founded by the Jesuit priest Fr. Julian Knogler in 1755. The original native inhabitants of the missions were the Covareca and Curuminaca tribes.