San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. After 10,000 years, the people of South Texas were faced with drought, European diseases, and colonization. In the early 1700s, many Native people of South Texas foreswore their traditional life to become Spanish, accepting a new religion and agrarian lifestyle in hopes of survival.
Park Headquarter's is located 4 miles south of downtown San Antonio. The four mission sites lay as a chain south of downtown. Mission Concepción is 3 miles, Mission San José and the park visitor center is 6 miles south, Mission San Juan is 3 miles south of San José, and Mission Espada lays another mile beyond. Written directions and GPS addresses can be found at the link below.
- Arts and Culture
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Hands-On
- Citizen Science
- Arts and Crafts
- Paddling
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Architecture and Building
- Archeology
- Ruins
- Colonization and Settlement
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Farming and Agriculture
- Latino American Heritage
- Native American Heritage
- Religion and Spirituality
- Missions
- Churches
- Schools and Education
- Animals
Mission Espada, World Heritage Site
A part of Mission Espada's ranch is located 30 miles south-east, outside of Floresville, TX.
Tours of Mission San José
Catch a tour at Mission San José at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 daily.
Rose Window at Mission San Jose
The Rose Window is a famous feature of Mission San Jose.
Mission San Jose sunset
Explore 18th century mission sites like Mission San Jose.
Mission Concepcion Convento & Church
Mission Concepcion is the nation's oldest unrestored stone church.