Hans Roth (July 26, 1934 – August 16, 1999) was a Swiss architect known for his extensive restoration work on the Jesuit mission churches in the Chiquitos region of Bolivia.
These missions featured a distinctive blend of Baroque architecture adapted to local materials and traditions, making them unique in the region.
After the Jesuits were expelled from Latin America in 1767, these mission churches fell into disrepair but were later maintained by the local communities who continued to care for them over generations, preserving their architectural and cultural heritage.
[3] In 1972, Roth embarked on what was initially a six-month project to restore the Jesuit mission churches in Chiquitos.
[2][4][better source needed] Roth's work has been instrumental in the recognition of the Jesuit missions of Chiquitos as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.