Mission Nuestra Señora de los Tres Reyes de Yapeyú

The mission sits on the right bank of Uruguay River and features stone structures incorporating both European and indigenous architectural elements.

Founded in 1627 by Jesuit priests, the mission served as a crucial communication point between northern and southern territories until Portuguese forces destroyed it in 1817.

The mission integrated multiple ethnic groups, including Guarani, Charrua, and Tape peoples, creating a diverse community with shared religious and educational practices.

The mission ruins maintain regular visiting hours and offer guided tours that explain the agricultural, commercial, and religious activities that occurred within its walls.

This mission marked the boundary between Guarani territories and nomadic Charrua groups, creating a multicultural frontier settlement with distinct social structures.

Location: África

GPS coordinates: -29.47083,-56.81500

Latest update: May 23, 2025 03:13