Under sponsorship of the Casa de la Cultura, Santo tome, Argentina, and
Centro Cultural, Sao Borja, Brazil, and the municipal governments of the two
cities, Dr. Mathes is organizing a tour of the newly-established Corredor
Jesuitico Misionero---the old Jesuit Province of Paraquaria--in Paraguay,
Argentina, and Brazil.  The tour will comprise lectures on the general
ethnography and history and specific Jesuit history of the region, and guided
visits to 24 of the 30 sites of Jesuit missions in these countries.  They
vary from archaeological sites to complete restorations and sites museums
with sound and light shows.

When: July, 2003 (driest, coolest, and most insect-free season)
Duration: 10 days
Approximate cost: $3000-$3500 (includes airfare from U>S>, all transfers,
deluxe tour bus, 4 star hotels, 3 meals per day, & tips ---you pay for drinks
and souvenirs)
Sorry, no handicap access
Group will not exceed 32 persons

In order to program the number of potential groups and provide further
information, if you are seriously interested in participating in this unique
tour, please send your name and mailing address via regular mail to:

Dr. W. Michael Mathes
P. O. Box 1090
Plainview, TX 79073

Extended tours to Iguazu Falls, the Pantanal, or other locations are possible.