Embark on a profound Catholic pilgrimage through Argentina and Brazil, exploring the rich heritage of Jesuit Missions. Start in Buenos Aires at landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta Cemetery. Attend Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján and visit the Shrine of Saint Gaetano Catanoso. Witness Iguazu Falls and explore Jesuit ruins in Posadas and Paraguay. Visit key pilgrimage sites in Porto Alegre and São Paulo, and the grand Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Conclude in Rio at the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian and Christ the Redeemer.
Departure from the United States.
Arrival in Buenos Aires. Check into your hotel and rest after your journey.
Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, where Pope Francis served as Archbishop before becoming Pope. Explore the Recoleta Cemetery, where several notable Argentine figures, including Eva Perón, are buried.
Attend Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, just outside Buenos Aires. Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Gaetano Catanoso, which is dedicated to the founder of the Congregation of the Veronican Sisters of the Holy Face.
Travel to Iguazu. Visit the Iguazu Falls, one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world. Take a boat ride to get up close to the falls. Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Iguazu, a Catholic Marian shrine near the falls. Attend Mass and spend time in prayer and reflection at this serene location.
Explore the historic Ruins of San Ignacio Jesuit Mission in Posadas, Argentina, and the Ruins of Encarnación in Paraguay, home to the impressive Mission of Santísima Trinidad del Paraná, founded by the Jesuits in 1610 during the Spanish colonization period. San Ignacio Mini, also known as Las Ruinas de San Ignacio, lies in the Brazilian region of Guairá. Designated a UNESCO Heritage Site since 1984, these ruins offer a captivating glimpse into the region’s colonial past.
Travel to Porto Alegre. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Porto Alegre and attend Mass. Explore the city’s historic center and waterfront areas.
Visit the Shrine of Our Lady Mother of God, also known as the Shrine of Nossa Senhora Mae de Deus. Attend Mass and spend time in prayer at this essential Catholic pilgrimage site.
Travel to São Paulo. Visit the Cathedral of São Paulo and attend Mass. Explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and cultural attractions.
Take a guided tour of the city of São Paulo, including a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Penha and the Church of Our Lady of Brazil. Spend time in prayer and reflection at these sacred sites.
Experience the awe-inspiring Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, hailed as the largest Marian shrine in the world and the second-largest Catholic place of worship, surpassed only by St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Participate in Mass and pay homage to the miraculous statue of Nossa Senhora, revered as the patroness of Brazil.
Travel to Rio de Janeiro. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro. Attend Mass and explore the city’s iconic landmarks like the Corcovado Mountain or the Maracanã Soccer Stadium.
Visit the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the World’s New Seven Wonders. Enjoy some relaxation time at the beautiful beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
Return home.
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