San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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San Juan Capistrano Church is closed for preservation work, which will take up to a year.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is open, but the church is closed.

The legacy and history of San Antonio and this region began with a simple ceremony when...

in 1718 Franciscans and Spanish representatives established the first mission. Within 13 years, five were located along the San Antonio River. The missions' purpose? To acculturate and Christianize the native population and make them Spanish citizens. Today, visitors can retrace the footsteps of the mission Indians and friars. And, possibly, meet descendants of those first inhabitants.

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Wanted: Active Partners for Get Outdoors Event

We are looking for regional partners to join us at our free Get Outdoors event on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Families spend the day at Mission San José exploring outdoor recreational opportunities, and health and safety information. If your agency or organization is interested in participating with a fun or educational activity, please contact our co-sponsor, San Antonio River Authority, to sign up.

Family working on Junior Ranger activity

Explore, Learn, Protect! Become a Junior Ranger!

Children ages 5-12 have the opportunity to become Junior Rangers from 9am-5pm. Pick up the free Junior Ranger book at the visitor center, complete the activities, and tour the mission with your family. Then return to the visitor center to be sworn in and receive your badge. There is even a display where you can have your picture taken in a Junior Ranger outfit!

Can't make it out to see us? Visit the National Park Service's Web Ranger pages on-line. Kid safe.

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Write to

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
2202 Roosevelt Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78210

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Phone

Visitor Center
(210) 932-1001

Headquarters
(210) 534-8833

Fax

(210) 534-1106

Climate

From April through October be prepared for hot, humid weather. Wear a hat, use sun screen liberally and often, and drink plenty of water.

In November through March, weather is more temperate, and sometimes chilly.

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