A nine-mile corridor through present day El Paso, Texas, connects two historic missions and a presidio chapel.
Ysleta Mission
Built in 1862, Ysleta is the oldest continuously operated parish in Texas
Socorro Mission
San Elizario Presidio Chapel
El Paso Mission Trail
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July 2, 2012
[…] A short drive from downtown Tucson, Arizona, San Xavier stands as one of the most impressive missions we’ve visited in our tour of the Southwest. Its seemingly spotless white façade is a distinct contrast to the more ancient look of the San Antonio Missions. And its ornate architecture sets it apart from the simpler structures we found on El Paso’s Mission Trail. […]
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Interesting how simple they are, compared to the more ornate missions like San Xavier del Bac in Tucson. Love your blog and its gorgeous pictures.
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Thanks for the complements. They are very basic, but kind of interesting nonetheless. As to San Xavier, well, stay tuned. 😉
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very pretty !!!
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