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.
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.
Granary at Mission San José
Empty granary, or storage room at Mission San José.
Original Fresco
Original Fresco at Mission Concepción
