Missions: Concepción

Santa Cruz Department · Culture and history

Concepción probably has the most beautiful church of all the missions, with its painted façade and carved wooden columns. The village lives to the rhythm of baroque music, still played by young people from the region, and hosts a renowned festival.

500 maltitude

1 dayto spend there

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Things to do

Cathedral and arcaded square
Mission museum
Baroque music concerts (international festival in even-numbered years, in April)

What to eat

Locro de gallinaA thick rice soup with free-range chicken, comforting and typical of the east.
Cuñapé and pan de arrozLittle cheese breads made with cassava or rice flour, served warm with coffee in the morning.
MasacoMashed plantain or cassava with charque or cheese. Rich and filling.

Tip. A good place to spend the night on the circuit.

Also here

UNESCO Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos
Festivals Missions baroque music festivalFor ten days, over a hundred concerts of baroque and Renaissance music in the mission churches and in Santa Cruz, often free.
Myths and legends The JichiIn the eastern lowlands, the Jichi is the guardian spirit of water, often a snake or a jaguar. It is said that if it isn't respected, wells and lagoons dry up.