Tucson Attractions
The Mission San Xavier del Bac © Wikimedia Commons
The Mission San Xavier del Bac
This historic Spanish mission, in the Tohono O'odham Nation
Reservation, is located 10 miles (16km) south of the city and was
founded by Father Kino in the 1660s. The present building dates
back to the 18th century and the mission is still actively
functional, providing great religious and cultural insight to
visitors.
Address: 1950 West San Xavier Road, San Xavier District;
Website: www.sanxaviermission.org;
Telephone: (520) 294 2624;
Transport: About 20 minutes from the city, heading out on the I-10 West towards Phoenix.;
Opening time: Open daily 8am to 5pm.
;
Admission: Free
