San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Overview
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is managed by National Park Service and is located near San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. After thousands of years, South Texans faced drought, European diseases, and colonization. In the 1700s, these Indigenous South Texans foreswore their traditional subsistence lifestyle and assimilated for survival to the Spanish ways, accepting a new religion, diet, economy and more.
Things to Do at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park include:
Nearby Activities
- Biking
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Park Headquarter's is located 4 miles south of downtown San Antonio. The four mission sites lay as a chain south of downtown. Mission Concepción is 3 miles, Mission San José and the park visitor center is 6 miles south, Mission San Juan is 3 miles south of San José, and Mission Espada lays another mile beyond. Written directions and GPS addresses can be found at the link below.
GPS Coordinates: 29.31262100000000, -98.42895200000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (210) 932-1001
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