Chiquitania: The Living Heritage of the Jesuit Missions
In eastern Bolivia lies Chiquitania, a lesser-known region home to one of the most remarkable cultural heritages in South America.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos form the only living mission complex of its kind still active in South America.
Beneath the carved wooden vaults of their churches, a unique legacy resonates, born from the encounter between Indigenous cultures and European Baroque art. Every two years, the renowned International Festival of Baroque Music of the Missions revives this tradition through exceptional concerts.
Beyond its architectural heritage, Chiquitania offers a glimpse into daily life in its communities.
In San José de Chiquitos, local traditions are still passed down through generations: wood-fired preparation of pan de arroz, the ritual of sharing maté, handwoven hammock making, and the crafting of ancestral masks of the Abuelos Chiquitanos. A sensitive immersion into a region where traditions remain deeply alive.
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