Situri din patrimoniul mondial UNESCO în Argentina

UNESCO Heritage Sites

Argentina’s UNESCO World Heritage sites span diverse landscapes and historical eras. This collection features the Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba, showcasing 17th-century colonial architecture and educational legacy. It includes the dramatic Quebrada de Humahuaca valley, the ancient rock art of Cueva de las Manos, and the paleontological riches of Ischigualasto. Natural landmarks like the massive glaciers of Los Glaciares and the ancient Alerce forests complement the ruins of 17th-century Guarani missions in Misiones province.

Ruinas Jesuíticas de Santa María la Mayor

Founded in 1626, these ruins represent one of the 17th-century Jesuit missions established to evangelize the Guarani people. The site preserves remains of the original church, workshops, and residential quarters, illustrating the organized urban layout typical of these colonial reductions.

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Quebrada de Humahuaca

The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a narrow mountain valley located in the province of Jujuy in northwest Argentina, 1,649 km north of Buenos…

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Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil)

San Ignacio Miní was one of the many missions founded in 1610 in Argentina, by the Jesuits in what the colonial Spaniards called the…

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Los Alerces National Park

Los Alerces National Park is located in the Andes in Chubut Province in the Patagonian region of Argentina.

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Ischigualasto Provincial Park

Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also called Valle de la Luna, due to its moon like appearance, is a provincial protected area in the north…

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Estancia Jesuitica Alta Gracia

Established in 1643, this former Jesuit estate served as an economic center to support the Order’s educational work in Córdoba. The complex includes a baroque church, a central courtyard, and the former residence of Viceroy Liniers, now operating as a national museum.

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Cueva de las Manos

Cueva de las Manos is a cave and complex of rock art sites in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, 163 km south of the town of Perito…

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Estancia Jesuítica Jesús Maria

Founded in 1618, this estancia was the second established by the Jesuits in the Córdoba region. It became a major center for viticulture, producing the first wines in the area. The site includes a church, cloisters, and archaeological remains of the wine cellars.