Landmark· Loreto· Mexico
Misión San Francisco Javier
25° 51.6′ N · 111° 32.6′ W
A stone church in a mountain valley of the Sierra de la Giganta, built 1744-1758 and called 'the jewel of the Baja California mission churches'—with ancient olive trees in its orchard.
Practical
Coordinate is from Wikipedia. Founded 1699 and moved to this site in 1710. About 30 km west of Loreto by a winding mountain road (Wikivoyage)—rent a car at Marina Puerto Escondido or take a guided tour. The village's Fiestas de San Javier run December 1-3. Combine with the Cuevas Pintas cave paintings on the way (Wikivoyage).
Best for
A day trip inland while the boat sits in Puerto Escondido
Nearby
- Tabor Canyon Hike12.3 NM away
- Hurricane and Chubasco Season (Loreto)12.7 NM away
- Blue Pacific Yachting Charter Base (Puerto Escondido)12.8 NM away
- Cordel Market (Marina Puerto Escondido)12.8 NM away
- Hidden Port Yacht Club (Puerto Escondido)12.8 NM away
- La Brisa Pizza & Bar (Puerto Escondido)12.8 NM away
- Loreto Fest12.8 NM away
- Marina Puerto Escondido Self-Service Laundry12.8 NM away