SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

To the south of the town are four Spanish missions, dating back to the colonial era. The park is home to four of the six original missions built on the outskirts of San Antonio. Once again, visitors are given the opportunity to delve into the city's past, and thus directly into that of Texas. The missions can be visited in the company of a guide, who explains the techniques used to build the missions and install the irrigation system, which was very efficient for its time. We advise you to start your visit at Mission San José, where you'll find the visitor center, which will provide you with a map and historical explanations. The route is signposted. From the Alamo, considered San Antonio's fifth mission, head south along South Mary's Street. Mission Concepcion is the first on the route, followed by San José, then San Juan and Espada. All the missions have now been declared a national park. The extension of the Riverwalk, called Mission Reach, allows you to reach the missions on foot by following the river from Downtown. 8 miles of bike paths and trails await you to retrace the historic route of the Spanish missions. It's also possible to take part in the religious ceremonies held at the missions, at different times. Visit the gift shop to pick up some nice souvenirs to take home from your stay!