Experts' Choice Award San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
8 expert reviews
“Comprises a chain of centuries-old Catholic mission churches snaking along the San Antonio River.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "The four missions are active parish churches, and each illustrates a different concept of mission life. All are beautiful, in their own ways." Full review
Lonely Planet "Spain's missionary presence can best be felt at the ruins of the four missions south of town: Missions Concepción (1731), San José (1720), San Juan (1731) and Espada (1745–56)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At its peak, San José was a major social and cultural center and home to 300 people; it remains an impressive fortress today." Full review
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A bilingual Sunday-morning Mariachi Mass, featuring religious music by mariachi musicians in its 1720 chapel, highlights a visit.
Where "This historical site consists of five San Antonio missions, four of which have been preserved and established as a National Historical Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This is a great educational outing for anyone who is looking to dig deeper into Texas history and San Antonio's religious roots." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century by Franciscan friars, the missions stand as a tribute to Spain's success in spreading Catholicism through the Southwest and into Mexico." Full review
Frommer's "Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, the five frontier mission complexes in San Antonio—including the Alamo—afford an unmatched look at the Spanish Colonial influence in North America" Full review
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