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Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation. Named for a pioneering Christian missionary and co-founder of the Society...
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The area was special
(Jul 18, 2006)
the sight of the mission, the indian fry bread, the real hand made art work art I plan to...
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Beauty, history, serene must see
(Jul 22, 2005)
The Mission San Xavier del Bac proves well worth the trip, whether for historic, sightseeing, or religious purposes. A short drive north of Tubac and Tucumcacori, or a short drive south of Tucson will bring you to this must-see historic place. As you...
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DIRECTIONS
From Tucson, AZ - Head north on S Scott Ave toward E Congress St, Turn left at E Congress St, Turn left at S Fwy (signs for I-10 E), Merge onto I-10 E via the ramp on the left to I-19 S, Take exit 260 to merge onto I-19 S toward Nogales, Take exit 92 for San Xavier Rd, Turn right at W San Xavier Rd, Turn right at S Little Nogales Dr, Turn left at W San Xavier Rd.
OPEN HOURS
Open 7 days a week.
PAYMENTS
American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
MISCELLANEOUS
Childrens Programs: With advance notice, educational programs are available to organized groups throughout the year. Lending materials and special events are additional environmental education opportunities offered by the four refuge offices. Educators are encouraged to cont
Educational Program: http://www.filoli.org/education.html
Events: http://miamiseaquarium.com/upcoming_events/events.asp
Exhibits: Exhibits :Obituaries to Prayer Flags - Hand copied from the New York Times, 2400 obituaries of people who died in the World Trade Center: Each hung outside to sway in the wind, to be rained upon, to glow in the sunshine. As it rained and snowed, the ink f