Loreto
The Jesuit mission ruins of Nuestra Señora de Loreto are the main draw of this compact village in Misiones Province, north-eastern Argentina, reached via Ruta Nacional 12 from Posadas. The site sits within a wider region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage recognition, with mountains visible from the surrounding landscape.
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- Population1,201
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km7.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Loreto: quick answers
Where is Loreto?
Loreto is in Candelaria, Argentina.
How do you get to Loreto?
The nearest airport is Posadas (PSS), about 1 hr 16 min away by road. The nearest train station is Posadas, about 1 hr 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Loreto?
The warmest month is January, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 16°C60°F. The wettest month is October, with about 216 mm8.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Loreto?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Loreto?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Posadas, San Ignacio and Mártires.