"San Xavier, Arizona" San Xavier by Stephen-KarenConn

San Xavier Travel Guide: 27 reviews and 66 photos

San Xavier Del Bac Mission

White Dove of the Desert

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:An Active Catholic Mission and a National Historic Landmark

Last visit to San Xavier: Dec 2004
Intro Updated Jan 2, 2005
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Reviews (6)

Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) Favorites (1)

As we walked the trail which encircles Prayer Mountain we saw two Roadrunners, and this one paused to let us take its... more travel advice

Prayer Mountain from the San Xavier Courtyard - San Xavier

Prayer Mountain, Grotto and Prayer Fence Things to Do (4)

Just to the right of the San Xavier Mission is a small rocky outcrop with a trail leading to the top. We saw many... more travel advice

The San Xavier Mission Courtyard - San Xavier

The Mission Courtyard Things to Do (4)

For my personal taste I much preferred the simple quite beauty of the San Xavier courtyard over the gaudy over-decorated... more travel advice

Farralee Baldwin and Indian Fry Breads - San Xavier

Don't Miss the Indian Fry Bread Restaurants (1)

Across the street from the San Xavier Mission is a plaza where you will find stands which serve Indian Fry Bread. This... more travel advice

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TheWanderingCamel Jun 2, 2007 at 2:00 AM

We arrived at St Xavier just before sunset on a New Year's Eve. Folk were preparing for a fiesta, the light was perfect - magic moments. leyle
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matcrazy1 Feb 12, 2007 at 3:35 PM

Very interesting and unique place, I unfortunatelly skipped. Well, it was probably under renovation in 2003. I've never eaten Indian Fry Bread. Beautiful intro pic :-)
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LoriPori Mar 13, 2005 at 3:53 AM

What a quaint little town. I love to see missions. Like everone else says, the Indian fry bread sure sounds good.
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Yaqui Jan 28, 2005 at 2:04 PM

As always, thanks for showing me the wonderful world:-))
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JetlagCity Jan 19, 2005 at 12:18 PM

There aren't that many places like this in the U.S., that's for sure! Very nice page on this historical place - it's great that this old mission is still active and alive.
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freya_heaven Jan 12, 2005 at 4:15 PM

Interesting read Stephen. I agree on your thoughts of the dark sanctuary. Loved your intro photo, the Indian Fry bread sounds a treat. (~_~)
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deecat Jan 12, 2005 at 11:04 AM

Fry bread sure looks and sounds yummy! The mission sounds just enlightening. Your intro photo sure is excellent...such vibrant color. Looks as though your western trip was great as are your presentations of them.
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TravelCool Jan 5, 2005 at 6:08 PM

I'd probably want to go to the mission because I'm Catholic.
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windsorgirl Jan 4, 2005 at 7:10 AM

Thank you for the roadrunner photo! I had hoped to see one while I was in the southwest, but didn't. Funny, I imagined them to be much taller and coloured in purple and yellow. Did it at least go "meep meep"?
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basstbn Jan 3, 2005 at 1:50 PM

You mean we have the only two pages? Seriously, I learned a lot from yours. I was completely unaware of the prayer fence on the mountain, and have never thought to climb to a higher point to get a panoramic view. Another excellent page!