📌Department
San Cosme y San Damián (also written San Cosme y Damián) is a town in the department of Itapúa, in southern Paraguay, about 80 km west of Encarnación, near Ayolas and Apipé Island, on the Paraná River. It was one of the Jesuit-Guaraní reductions and has a peculiarity unique in the whole region: it was an important scientific and astronomical center of the missions, tied to the figure of the Jesuit Buenaventura Suárez, considered the first astronomer of the Río de la Plata. Today it preserves its mission complex and has a planetarium and astronomical interpretation center bearing his name, which makes it a singular historical, cultural and scientific destination
📌Service city
San Cosme y San Damián is a town of basic services in the department of Itapúa. The most important service city in the region is Encarnación, capital of Itapúa, on the Paraná River across from Posadas (Argentina), with a nearby airport, bus terminal, hotels, hospitals and all the tourist infrastructure; it's the usual base for visiting the southern Missions, about 80 km away. San Ignacio Guazú (department of Misiones) is another reference on the circuit. The capital, Asunción, is several hours away via Route 1
📌Best time to go
It can be visited year-round. The climate of southern Paraguay is subtropical: very hot and humid summers (December to February), and mild winters (June to August), pleasant for touring the mission complex. For the planetarium's astronomical activities, the ideal is clear nights without a full moon (which dims the sky); it's worth checking the nighttime observation schedule and booking, since it usually requires prior coordination
📌Suggested days
The mission complex is toured in a few hours (half a day); if you add the nighttime astronomical activity of the planetarium, it's worth staying overnight or arriving in the afternoon to combine the daytime visit with the sky observation. Due to its location in Itapúa, near Encarnación, the ideal is to integrate it into a circuit through the southern Missions, alongside the great ruins of Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué (World Heritage) and the Jesuit towns of the department of Misiones. With 1 to 3 days you do the full route
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Among all the Jesuit towns of southern Paraguay, San Cosme y San Damián has a history that makes it unique: it was the sky observatory of the Missions. In this reduction of the department of Itapúa, near the Paraná River, the Jesuit Buenaventura Suárez —considered the first astronomer of the Río de la Plata— studied the stars, made his own instruments and published observations that surprised the science of his time. That's why San Cosme today combines, like no other, the mission heritage with science.
Like the other reductions, San Cosme y San Damián was a town where Jesuits and Guaraní built, in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, a community organized around faith, work and art. It preserves its mission complex —its church and its buildings—, which in itself justifies the visit. But its great distinction is the astronomical legacy: the town today has a planetarium and interpretation center that remember Suárez and allow, on clear nights, looking at the stars as that Jesuit did almost three centuries ago.
This guide covers San Cosme y San Damián with a practical, warm eye: what to see of its Jesuit complex, what its astronomical side is like, how to get there from Encarnación and how to combine it with the great ruins of Trinidad and Jesús and the other towns of the Missions. It's a destination for anyone who wants history, faith, art and, in addition, to gaze at the sky of southern Paraguay.
📖 History of San Cosme y San Damián
San Cosme y San Damián was founded as a Jesuit-Guaraní reduction at the beginning of the eighteenth century (its origin is linked to foundations of the late seventeenth century and to later relocations, consolidating in its site in the first decades of the 1700s), within the system of the Missions that the Society of Jesus organized alongside the Guaraní in the south of present-day Paraguay. It takes its name from Saints Cosmas and Damian. Like the other reductions, it was organized around a square, with its church, college, workshops and dwellings. Its most singular feature was scientific: here resided and worked the Jesuit Buenaventura Suárez (1679-1750), considered the first astronomer of the Río de la Plata, who built instruments, made astronomical observations and published the 'Lunario de un siglo', turning San Cosme into a science center of the missions. After the expulsion of the Jesuits (1767-1768), the missions declined, but the town survived and preserved its mission building complex. Today San Cosme y San Damián is valued both for its Jesuit heritage and for its astronomical legacy, with a planetarium that honors Buenaventura Suárez, and it's a stop on the circuit of the southern Paraguayan Missions, with an entry fee shared with Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué. The full history, together with that of the Missions as a whole, is on our history page.
Read the full history →🗺️ What to see
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Mission complex (church and Jesuit buildings)
The architectural complex of the old reduction, with its church and its buildings from the Jesuit-Guaraní period.
The mission complex of San Cosme y San Damián is the historic heart of the town and one of the best preserved of the Paraguayan Missions, since —unlike other reductions that ended up in ruins or were lost— it keeps much of its church and its buildings standing. Like every Jesuit-Guaraní reduction, San Cosme was organized around a large square, with the church as the main building, next to the college, the workshops, the storehouses and the dwellings of the Guaraní families.
Touring the complex lets you appreciate the mission architecture and understand how life was organized in these communities, where everything revolved around faith and communal work. The buildings, of thick walls and sober air, preserve the spirit of the period and are testimony to the joint effort of Jesuits and Guaraní in building these towns.
The complex is part of the Jesuit heritage of Paraguay and is integrated into the circuit of the southern Missions, alongside the monumental ruins of Trinidad and Jesús (World Heritage) and the other towns. Its good state of preservation makes it especially valuable for understanding what the reductions were like when they were in full operation. Admission to the complex is included in the single ticket of the three Jesuit missions of Itapúa.
Getting there: the complex is in the town center. Best time: year-round (check visiting hours). Tips: tour it with a guide if possible, to make the most of the historical explanations, and combine the daytime visit with the nighttime astronomical activity of the Buenaventura Suárez planetarium.
ℹ️ Distance: Town center of San Cosme y San Damián (department of Itapúa) · Best time: Year-round (check visiting hours) · Admission: Included in the single ticket of the Itapúa Missions: Gs. 40,000 foreigners / Gs. 25,000 Paraguayans, valid 72 h (SENATUR Resolution 18/24; fee confirmed by SENATUR and ABC Color Apr-2026, verified July 2026; the ticket can now be bought online) · Duration: 1 to 2 hours
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Buenaventura Suárez planetarium and interpretation center
The town's scientific legacy: planetarium and center that remember the Jesuit astronomer Buenaventura Suárez.
What makes San Cosme y San Damián truly unique is its astronomical legacy, linked to the figure of the Jesuit Buenaventura Suárez (1679-1750), considered the first astronomer of the Río de la Plata. In this reduction, Suárez observed the sky, built his own instruments (clocks, telescopes and quadrants, in precarious conditions) and made observations of eclipses, satellites of Jupiter and other phenomena, which he came to publish and exchange with European scientists. His best-known work is the 'Lunario de un siglo'.
In homage to that past, the town today has a planetarium and astronomical interpretation center bearing the name of Buenaventura Suárez, included within the tourist circuit of the three Jesuit missions of Itapúa (along with Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué). The single access ticket to the missions grants this experience, which combines historical heritage, science and the magic of looking at the stars in a southern Paraguayan sky, far from the light pollution of the big cities.
The astronomical activity is usually organized in nighttime tours programmed by SENATUR within the offering of the three missions. It's a memorable experience that connects the present with that Jesuit who, almost three centuries ago, scrutinized the firmament from this very place.
Getting there: the planetarium and the center are in the town, next to the mission complex. Best time: clear nights, preferably without a full moon. Tips: the 72-hour single ticket of the Itapúa missions includes this nighttime activity; check the show times when buying the ticket; bring warm clothing for the night.
ℹ️ Distance: In the town of San Cosme y San Damián, next to the mission complex · Best time: Clear nights, preferably without a full moon · Admission: Included in the single ticket of the Itapúa Missions: Gs. 40,000 foreigners / Gs. 25,000 Paraguayans, valid 72 h (SENATUR Resolution 18/24; fee confirmed by SENATUR and ABC Color Apr-2026, verified July 2026; the ticket can now be bought online) · Duration: 1 to 2 hours (the nighttime observation)
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Town center and nearby Paraná River
The mission town and its natural setting by the great Paraná River, in southern Itapúa.
Beyond the mission complex and the planetarium, the town center of San Cosme y San Damián preserves the tranquility and scale of the southern Paraguayan settlements, with its layout inherited from the old reduction and a peaceful atmosphere. Touring it on foot lets you soak in the serene climate of the place and appreciate the daily life of a town with history.
The natural setting is another attraction: San Cosme is near the Paraná River and Apipé Island, in the Ayolas area, right in the river heart of southern Itapúa. The great river marks Paraguay's southern border with Argentina and defines the landscape and the economy of the region. The proximity of the river adds possibilities to enjoy the river landscape and the nature of the south, complementing the historical and astronomical experience.
This combination —mission town, scientific legacy and river setting— makes San Cosme a more complete and varied destination than its size might suggest, ideal for anyone seeking a trip that mixes culture, history, science and nature.
Getting there: the town center is the middle of the town; the Paraná River is in the area, near Ayolas. Best time: year-round; the cool hours for walking the town. Tips: combine the walk around the town with the mission complex and, if you stay for the night, with the astronomical observation; check locally for the options to enjoy the river setting.
ℹ️ Distance: Town center; Paraná River and Ayolas area nearby (southern Itapúa) · Best time: Year-round; better in the cool hours · Admission: Free (touring the town; river access to be checked locally) · Duration: 1 hour (more if you add the surroundings)
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Trinidad, Jesús and the circuit of the Itapúa Missions
The 72-hour single ticket that combines San Cosme with the great World Heritage ruins of Itapúa.
San Cosme y San Damián is part, together with the ruins of Santísima Trinidad del Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangué, of the official package of the three Jesuit Missions of Itapúa, regulated by SENATUR Resolution No. 18/24 (2024). Trinidad and Jesús, both declared World Heritage by UNESCO, are the most imposing and monumental ruins in Paraguay, essential for any traveler touring the region.
The ticket is single and gives access to the three sites for 72 hours, including the nighttime activities of each one: light and sound show at Trinidad, 3D mapping at Jesús de Tavarangué, and the Buenaventura Suárez planetarium at San Cosme y San Damián. The price is Gs. 40,000 for foreigners and Gs. 25,000 for Paraguayans, with a reduced fee of Gs. 15,000 per person for organized groups of 15 to 50 people, and exemptions for children under 12, public-school students, local residents and Chaco War veterans.
To this are added the Jesuit towns of the neighboring department of Misiones —San Ignacio Guazú (the first reduction of Paraguay, museum Gs. 20,000), Santa María de Fe, Santa Rosa de Lima and Santiago—, each with its own treasure. Together, these sites let you reconstruct the world of the Missions in all its richness, with San Cosme contributing its unique facet: that of knowledge and science.
Getting there: on the southern roads, based in Encarnación (about 80 km, for Trinidad, Jesús and San Cosme) or San Ignacio Guazú (for the towns of Misiones). Best time: year-round (check hours of the ruins and museums). Tips: buy the single ticket when arriving at the first site you visit, since it's valid 72 hours for the three; arrange the route based in Encarnación, which is the best-connected city with the most services in the region.
ℹ️ Distance: San Cosme is about 80 km from Encarnación; Trinidad and Jesús somewhat closer to the city · Best time: Year-round (check hours of each site) · Admission: Gs. 40,000 foreigners / Gs. 25,000 Paraguayans, single 72-h ticket for the three missions (SENATUR Resolution 18/24; fee confirmed by SENATUR and ABC Color Apr-2026, verified July 2026; the ticket can now be bought online) · Duration: 1 to 3 days the full circuit
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Patron saint festival of Saints Cosmas and Damian (September 26)
The town's annual celebration in honor of the patron saints, physicians and martyrs venerated throughout the region.
Every September 26, San Cosme y San Damián celebrates its patron saint festival in honor of the brother saints that give the town its name, famous physicians of Christian tradition venerated as patrons of medicine. The day combines solemn masses and processions with music, dance and typical cuisine, in an atmosphere of communal celebration that brings together neighbors from the whole rural area of Itapúa.
For the visitor, coinciding with the patron saint festival is an opportunity to know the town in its liveliest facet, very different from the usual calm with which the mission complex and the planetarium are toured on an ordinary day. It's also a good time to approach the religious traditions that the Jesuits sowed more than three centuries ago and that the Guaraní community preserved and adapted over time.
Outside that specific date, San Cosme is visited as a historical, scientific and quiet destination, ideal for those seeking a leisurely contact with the mission heritage and the astronomical experience, far from the crowds of other points on the circuit.
Getting there: in the town, centered on the square and the church of the old reduction. Best time: September 26 for the patron saint festival; the rest of the year for a quiet visit combined with the planetarium. Tips: if you coincide with the date, join the communal activities with respect; check the local program in advance and book accommodation if you plan to stay.
ℹ️ Distance: Center of the town of San Cosme y San Damián · Best time: September 26 (patron saint festival); year-round for a general visit · Admission: Free (communal-access celebrations) · Duration: Half a day to a full day if it coincides with the festival
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Apipé Island and the Ayolas surroundings
The river landscape of the Paraná near San Cosme, with Apipé Island and the tourist area of Ayolas.
San Cosme y San Damián is near Ayolas, a town known for its proximity to Apipé Island, on the Paraná River, an area of tourist and natural interest in southern Itapúa. Although Ayolas and the island are a destination in themselves, more oriented to sport fishing and river tourism, their proximity to San Cosme lets you combine the historical and astronomical visit with a bit of nature and river landscape.
The Paraná area in this part of Itapúa preserves riverside woodland, wildlife characteristic of the wetlands and a life tied to the river that contrasts with the interior of the province. For those with more days, adding a getaway to Ayolas and the island area is a way to vary the itinerary of the mission circuit with a chapter of nature and fishing.
This combination of Jesuit history, astronomical science and river landscape is part of what makes the San Cosme region special within the circuit of the southern Paraguayan Missions.
Getting there: from San Cosme y San Damián, on local roads toward Ayolas (check distance and state of the roads locally). Best time: year-round; sport fishing has its own seasons depending on the species. Tips: check locally for fishing operators and river outings if you're interested in adding this activity to the trip.
ℹ️ Distance: Ayolas area, near San Cosme y San Damián (check exact distance locally) · Best time: Year-round; check the sport-fishing season · Admission: Free landscape; fishing activities and river outings to be checked with local operators · Duration: Half a day or more if added as a separate excursion
💵 Prices
Tickets
| Type | Price |
|---|
| Mission complex of San Cosme y San Damián | Included in the single ticket of the Itapúa Missions (see below) |
| Buenaventura Suárez planetarium and center (nighttime observation) | Included in the single ticket of the Itapúa Missions (see below) |
| Town center | Free (free tour) |
| Single ticket Trinidad + Jesús de Tavarangué + San Cosme y San Damián (72 h) | Gs. 40,000 foreigners / Gs. 25,000 Paraguayans; groups of 15-50 people Gs. 15,000 each; children under 12, public-school students, local residents and Chaco War veterans exempt (SENATUR Resolution 18/24; fee confirmed by SENATUR and ABC Color Apr-2026, verified July 2026; the ticket can now be bought online) |
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Activities and tours
| Activity | Price | Duration | Operator |
|---|
| Visit to the mission complex and Buenaventura Suárez planetarium | Included in the single ticket of Gs. 25,000-40,000 | 1-2 h | SENATUR / site administration |
| Nighttime astronomical observation at the planetarium | Included in the single ticket (check show times) | 1-2 h | Buenaventura Suárez planetarium (prior booking advisable) |
| Circuit of the southern Missions (with Trinidad and Jesús) | Gs. 25,000-40,000 the 72-h single ticket; organized excursions from Encarnación with an additional transport cost | 1 to 3 days | Encarnación travel agencies (check) |
| Experiences by the Paraná River and Ayolas area | Check locally (check when visiting) | Variable | Local ventures |
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🚌 How to get there and distances
Getting around
| Mode | Price | Duration | Notes |
|---|
| Private or rental car | Rental from about US$ 40-60 per day in Encarnación (source: agencies / aggregators, verified July 2026) | Variable | The most practical way to reach San Cosme (about 60 km from Encarnación via Route PY01 and a turnoff, or ~80 km depending on the route) and tour the Missions circuit at your own pace, especially for returning at night after the astronomical observation |
| Bus from Encarnación (La San Cosmeña) | About Gs. 15,000-25,000 the stretch, cash payment to the driver or at the ticket office (source: La San Cosmeña / Rome2Rio, verified July 2026) | About 1.5 to 2 h | The company La San Cosmeña operates the Encarnación-San Cosme service, with limited frequencies (there may be a single direct daily departure), from the Encarnación terminal. IMPORTANT: in the interior of Itapúa the fare is paid in cash, NOT with the Jaha/Más electronic-ticketing cards (that system is from Asunción and its metropolitan area). Confirm outbound and return times at the terminal so you don't get stranded |
| Private remís/taxi from Encarnación | About Gs. 250,000-400,000 one way (indicative; verified July 2026) | About 1.5 h | Due to the remoteness of the place and the low bus frequency, the private remís is expensive but the most direct option without your own car; it's worth arranging the return or hiring the full day with the driver |
| App to see routes / request a ride | Free (app) | - | For interior bus schedules the terminal or Rome2Rio is more reliable than the apps; in Encarnación taxis and remises operate (there's no consolidated Uber/Bolt as in Asunción), and for urban city bus routes you can use Moovit or Google Maps (source: Moovit / local operators, verified July 2026) |
| On foot within the town | Free | Variable | The mission complex, the planetarium and the town center are toured on foot, since they're concentrated in the center |
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How to get there
| Route | Airlines / operators | Avg. price | Duration |
|---|
| Encarnación → San Cosme y San Damián | Car, bus (Gs. 25,000-35,000) or private remís (Gs. 250,000-350,000 one way) | See local transport | About 1.5 h (80 km) |
| Asunción → San Cosme y San Damián (via Route 1 and Encarnación) | Car or long-distance bus to Encarnación + local transport | Asunción-Encarnación bus about Gs. 120,000-170,000 depending on service, cash/ticket-office payment (verified July 2026) + local final stretch | About 6 to 7 hours in total |
| San Cosme → ruins of Trinidad and Jesús | Car or excursion (same single ticket of the three missions) | No additional admission cost (72-h ticket already bought) | About 1 to 1.5 h by car between sites |
| Missions circuit (between Jesuit towns and ruins) | Car or organized excursion | Depending on route and operator | Depending on route |
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🏨 Where to stay
No exact prices: a scale from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (luxury), with 2-3 options per category.
| Category | Price | Recommended options |
|---|
| Guesthouses in San Cosme y San Damián | $$$$$ | The town has guesthouses and simple accommodation options, useful especially for those who want to stay for the nighttime astronomical observation. The offering is limited as it's a small town: about US$ 12-20 a night (indicative; verified July 2026) |
| Base in Encarnación (for the full circuit) | $$$$$ | Encarnación, capital of Itapúa, has the largest hotel offering in the region: Apartamentos Ivago from US$ 20/night, Hotel Puesta del Sol by Nobile from US$ 58/night, Savoy Hotel Encarnación from US$ 138/night (source: hotel aggregators, verified July 2026) |
| Rural and riverside tourism (Ayolas area) | $$$$$ | Due to the proximity of the Paraná River and the Ayolas area, there may be rural tourism options and riverside accommodation, ideal for combining nature and history (check availability and price locally) |
| Budget / simple guesthouses | $$$$$ | Budget options and simple guesthouses in the area, for travelers on a tight budget. Many visitors prefer to stay in Encarnación and visit San Cosme on a day trip (or stay only the observation night): about US$ 12-20 a night |
🍴 Where to eat
| Type | Price | Options / signature dish |
|---|
| Typical Paraguayan food | $$$$$ | In San Cosme and the area you get the country's typical cuisine: chipa, sopa paraguaya, mbejú, asado, cassava and empanadas, accompanied by tereré: about Gs. 40,000-70,000 per dish (indicative; verified July 2026) |
| River fish | $$$$$ | Due to the proximity of the Paraná River, river fish (like surubí, dorado or pacú) are a standout dish of the Itapúa region: about Gs. 60,000-120,000 per dish (indicative; verified July 2026) |
| Eateries and options in Encarnación (nearby) | $$$$$ | Encarnación, the great city of the south, offers the greatest gastronomic variety in the region, with restaurants of Paraguayan, international and river-fish cuisine: about Gs. 50,000-150,000 per dish (indicative; verified July 2026) |
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is unique about San Cosme y San Damián?+
Its astronomical legacy. It was an important scientific center of the Missions, tied to the Jesuit Buenaventura Suárez (1679-1750), considered the first astronomer of the Río de la Plata, who observed the sky, made his own instruments and published observations. That's why the town, besides its mission complex, today has a planetarium and interpretation center bearing his name: it combines, like no other Jesuit town, history, faith and science.
How much is admission and what does it include?+
San Cosme y San Damián is part, together with Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué, of the single ticket of the Jesuit Missions of Itapúa (SENATUR Resolution 18/24; fee confirmed by SENATUR and ABC Color Apr-2026, verified July 2026; the ticket can now be bought online): Gs. 40,000 for foreigners and Gs. 25,000 for Paraguayans, valid for 72 hours for the three sites, including the nighttime activities (planetarium at San Cosme, light and sound at Trinidad, 3D mapping at Jesús). Groups of 15 to 50 people pay Gs. 15,000 per person; children under 12 and other groups are exempt.
Can you see the stars at the planetarium?+
Yes, that's one of the great offerings of the place. The Buenaventura Suárez planetarium and center offer astronomical observation, ideal on clear nights and preferably without a full moon. The activity is included in the single ticket of the three Itapúa missions; it's worth checking the show times when buying the ticket.
How do I get to San Cosme y San Damián?+
It's in the department of Itapúa, about 80 km from Encarnación, which is the best base for visiting it. By car is the most comfortable. By bus from Encarnación, the fare is around Gs. 25,000-35,000; by private remís, Gs. 250,000-350,000 one way due to the remoteness of the place. Many visitors include it in an excursion through the Missions.
Is it worth it within a circuit through the Missions?+
Absolutely. San Cosme shares a ticket with the ruins of Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué (World Heritage, the most monumental in the country) and is complemented by the Jesuit towns of the neighboring department of Misiones (San Ignacio Guazú, Santa María de Fe, Santa Rosa, Santiago). Its unique contribution to the circuit is the scientific and astronomical facet of the mission legacy.
How much time do I need?+
The mission complex is toured in a few hours (half a day). If you want to add the nighttime astronomical observation, it's worth staying overnight or arriving in the afternoon to combine the daytime visit with the night sky. The usual thing is to integrate it into a 1-to-3-day route through the southern Missions, based in Encarnación.
Where is it best to stay?+
For the full circuit, the most practical is to stay in Encarnación, the capital of Itapúa, which has the largest hotel offering in the region (from US$ 20 a night) and good connections. In San Cosme there are simple guesthouses (about US$ 12-20 a night), useful above all if you want to stay for the astronomical observation.
How do you pay for the bus and admission? Does the Jaha card work?+
The bus from Encarnación (company La San Cosmeña) is paid in cash, to the driver or at the terminal ticket office: the electronic ticketing with Jaha or Más cards is from the Asunción and metropolitan-area system, not the interior of Itapúa. Admission, on the other hand, can be paid in a modern way: SENATUR enabled the electronic purchase of the single ticket of the Missions (Gs. 40,000 foreigners / Gs. 25,000 Paraguayans, 72 h), so you can get it online before traveling. To see bus schedules it's worth checking the terminal or Rome2Rio; in Encarnación there's no consolidated Uber/Bolt, taxis and remises are used (verified July 2026).
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- Precios de referencia de mercado (transporte local, hoteles, gastronomía) relevados y actualizados a julio 2026; verificar al visitar
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