The capital of calm and spirituality
Santa María de Fe · Misiones, ParaguaySince 2006
Santa María Hotel was founded in 2006 by Margaret Hebblethwaite, an English writer and theologian and a pioneer of hospitality in the village. Her idea was both simple and ambitious: to open Santa María to rural and cultural tourism.
Our façade keeps the style of the houses of the Jesuit era, a living reminder of the heritage that surrounds the hotel and the whole village. Today we have 9 rooms, a library, a lounge for small social events and our own parking.
A Jesuit and Guaraní past you can feel in every corner
Santa María de Fe was founded in 1630 as "Nuestra Señora de Fe". The original church collapsed in 1889, but a remarkable collection of Baroque statues is preserved today in the current church and in the Museum of Jesuit-Guaraní Art, housed in a historic Casa de Indios.
The village also keeps the story of the French scholar Aimé Bonpland, confined here after being captured by the dictator Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia. He taught the locals to make sweets and liqueurs, learned from them the healing properties of their plants, and started a family with María, a chief's daughter.
Located 250 km south of Asunción, 12 km off Route 1, between San Ignacio and Santa Rosa.
Nine rooms, designed for rest
Each one with its own story and its own name.
Private bathroom, electric shower with hot and cold water, air conditioning and wifi in every room — some rooms also have a minibar.
Each room is named after a Jesuit who left his mark on Santa María de Fe: Ranzonier, Brasanelli, Roque, Sepp, Montoya, Zipoli, Primoli, Suárez, Bertoh. It is our small tribute to those who shaped the history of the village, so that every detail of your stay brings you a little closer to the people who built this land.
We offer different types of rooms, arranged to suit each guest's needs: for couples, families or groups of friends.
Every space is designed to take you into the calm of the countryside and the traditions of the village: stone-carved wall pieces inspired by the Jesuit ruins, wooden desks with braided leather chairs, wicker bedside lamps and covers embroidered by the women of the Taller Hermandad, and textiles and rugs made by local artisans.
Single
Twin
Double
Triple
Quadruple
Quintuple
*Rates valid for 2026.
Home-cooked meals, just the way you like
We have no restaurant or set menu: we simply ask what you'd like to eat, suggest options with Paraguayan recipes and home cooking, and cook especially for you.
Lunch and dinner, by reservation.
Breakfast included
Seasonal fruit, homemade jams and something warm to start the day — included in the rate of every room.
Other services
Private parking
On the hotel grounds, at no extra cost.
Wi-Fi
Available throughout the hotel.
Transfers
We arrange your arrival and departure.
Tours to other Missions
Excursions to other Jesuit reductions.
Laundry
Service available during your stay.
Library and lounge
For quiet reading or a small social event.
A library for guests and the whole family
We have a space few hotels can offer: a library full of culture. We believe that getting to know a place also means reading about it — so we built this unique collection, with books on the village's culture, the Jesuit missions, photography and history.
Tours, packages and experiences
We offer several experiences for guests who want to explore the area and its culture more deeply. We have two packages that are part of the "Hotel de Pueblo" initiative of Paraguay's National Tourism Secretariat (SENATUR): the "La Santa" and "La María" packages, plus other tours for a real immersion in the village and its surroundings.
"La Santa" package
With 1 night's stay you get a tour with a local guide to:
- Foundation Cross
- San José Monastery
- Santa María Church
- Aimé Bonpland Museum
- Diocesan Jesuit Museum
- Taller de la Hermandad (embroidery workshop)
- Ykua Teja spring
- Kurusu Cerro (*optional, 5 km away)
- Margaret's House. Garden of the Resurrection
- Cayetana's House. History of the sister city of Hays, Kansas, USA
The price includes: dinner, breakfast, accommodation, ticket and tour
- 1 personGs. 300.000
- 2 peopleGs. 500.000
- 3 peopleGs. 680.000
- 4 peopleGs. 840.000
- 5 peopleGs. 1.050.000
"La María" package
These optional services can be requested separately:
- Relaxing massageGs. 80.000
- ManicureGs. 50.000
- Hairdresser, fromGs. 60.000
- Harp and guitar music showGs. 300.000
- Stone carving classGs. 100.000
- Traditional embroidery classGs. 100.000
- Pool accessGs. 30.000
Village tours
Tailor-made tours around Santa María: museums, Ykua Teja, the Taller La Hermandad, the hill, the Central Square and much more.
Tours around Paraguay and across the border
Excursions to the Jesuit ruins of Paraguay and Argentina, and to Iguazú Falls. We welcome international guests at the airport with an interpreter.
A glimpse of the hotel
A venue for your celebrations
Besides accommodation, we open the hotel for small social events: birthdays, anniversaries, family or business gatherings. We have an indoor hall, ideal for group lunches and dinners, and the garden for open-air celebrations on our patio. The space is also available for photo shoots, making the most of the hotel's architecture and gardens. We tailor each event to the number of guests and the occasion.
Let's plan your stay
Write to us and we'll help you organise everything: dates, room type, activities and any questions you have before you arrive.