Nick Curry

I headed over from La Paz to Santa Cruz, Bolivia’s richest city, then straight over to the Jesuit Missions in the area – a set of missions constructed by Jesuits and indians in the 18th century, mostly designed by a single Swiss Jesuit father. The Jesuits established a series of settlements in the area under Spanish rule, promoting a set of topian values and protecting the local populations from slave-drivers. The missions showcase beautiful woodwork in remote settings, a curious yet beautiful testimony to the strength of faith.