the Spanish Missions are always impressive and this is one of the nicer ones. The interior is stunning and you are free to move about respectfully. Unlike some others, there is not much on view aside from the main church and smaller shrine. (Museum exhibit, whatever it is, was closed this day) Did not feel the need to take the tour and snippets overheard suggest that might have been a wise choice.

A must-see if you're in Tucson. This first mission in Arizona features a late 1700s Spanish church, the interior adorned as richly as churches you find in Spain from the same period. The mission itself is on the Tohono Odham reservation and there is a nice gift shop and beverage plaza and outdoor marketplace nearby. Admission is free.

This mission has a beautiful church with a magnificent main altar and beautiful side altars. The exterior and interior of the church are well maintained and offer wonderful photo opportunities. Near the parking area, local vendors had booths with items for sale and the gift shop is very nice. There is also a market area adjacent to the parking area that we did not go to, but looked interesting to explore. Remember this is an active congregation so exhibit reverence when inside and respect the rules if mass is in session. Well worth a stop!

This is the oldest European-made structure on American soil. Once you get past the idea of the missionaries forcefully converting the native people and making them build this structure, you can admire it for what it is. Which is a stunning church in the "middle of nowhere." There are docent let tours, and you can hike up the hill to see an old cemetery. The restoration has been and still is dependent on contributions.

I lived in Arizona my whole life till about 2016. I go back every four months or so, I always come back here! I used to live close and even when I didn't I would always be here! Check out everything you can here! The fry bread is amazing! Check out the store and the mountain and the stores and food across by parking! Def by a candle and say a prayer! Forever my spiritual place!

The people of San Xavier are truly blessed to have such a beautiful and holy place to worship. The establishment dates from the end of the 17th c. and the present building, "la Paloma blanca del Desierto", was constructed towards the end of the 18th c. It is magnificent inside and out. It is a place of pilgrimage, and I think every visitor if they open their hearts becomes a pilgrim here. Come for the spectacular late Baroque architecture and stay for the holiness.

The mission San Xavier Del Bac has got to be one of the finest examples of Spanish architecture in all of the USA. It is truly a stunning Catholic mission. Originally founded in 1692, this structure dates back to 1797. Its a special place that has been touched by god, so please treat it as such.

A wonderful group of people running a very lovely place of worship! I lost my wallet with all my money and credit cards. while visiting. I called them explaining the situation. Within an hour they called me back saying they had found the wallet. I collected it -everything was in tact! I can’t thank the team at the Mission and the school enough for their assistance-Bless you!

The mission is so gorgeous with the white structure against the deep blue skies and desert surroundings. We came after it was closed but we walked around the property and watched the sunset from the nearby hill. My partner had never been so we came back the following day so she could sit inside and pray. It really meant alot to her to sit in a pew and see the history and soak up the atmosphere. There are also some beautiful cacti and other plants around the property.