Tafi del Valle and Spain

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Spanish Crown
XVI century

Enter the Spanish in the Valley.
In 1636, the Kings handed the valley in "Merced Real P. by Leguizamo and Guevara, which can be exploited for the production of crops.
The heirs receive as DIRECTS, resulting in a marked decline of the native population.

Jesuit Mission
XVIII century

The lands are sold to the Jesuits in 1716. They will build the first Chapel of the Valley and will devote himself to evangelize the population.
La Banda does a Jesuit Historical Museum, archaeological and religious art, treasuring a valuable cultural and historical heritage.