San Xavier del Bac Mission is an ancient Spanish Catholic area situated just about ten miles (sixteen kilometers) south of the business and entertainment district Tucson, Arizona. This mission is also called as 'place where the water appears', since there were natural springs in this region. The Santa Cruz River that now flows only part of the year is also close by to this place. The Mission San Xavier del Bac is located in the center of a hundred years old Indian settlement of the 'Tohono O'odham' (previously it was called as Papago) situated along the Santa Cruz River bank.

The "San Xavier del Bac Mission" was built in the year 1983 and completed in the year 1797 by the tribes known as the 'Tohono O'odham'.

Mission San Xavier del Bac on Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_San_Xavier_del_Bac

Mission San Xavier del Bac in Tucson @ planetware

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San Xavier Museum

"San Xavier Museum" is one of the oldest museums which have a huge collection of artifacts to get a sense of the olden times and the way the people lived at the mission. Entry to this museum is absolutely free and it is open to the public.

Gift Shop

The gift shop of Mission San Xavier del Bac is the best place where you could purchase several things about the missions such as baskets, t shirts, dolls, art, crafts and lots more. It is open from 8 AM to 5 PM.

San Xavier del Bac Mission is a Catholic parish located in Santa Cruz Valley which is nine miles away from Tucson, Arizona. This church was built over 200 hundred years ago, it is beautiful and a must see spot on your trip to Tucson. You will not only get to experience a piece of history, but at the same time you will feel enchantment.

Here are the top 3 hotels that are located near the church:

1. Comfort Suites Tucson - it is only 4.5 miles away from the church, and what's even better is that they offer free shuttle to the airport as well as complimentary breakfast and is located in a mall. If you would like to make reservations, go to:

http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-tucson-arizona-AZ127

2. America's Best Value Inn - this place is not only near the church, it is also located near all Tucson's attractions. You may book online at: http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/

3. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Tucson South - provides complimentary breakfast and has great facilities. For bookings, visit:

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/hotels_motels/hotelinfo/15092.html#visited=true

The Mission san Xavier del Bac is also called the White Dove of the desert. Tourists interested in religion, Art or History would want to visit this 18th place of Catholic pilgrimage. The interior is decorated with paintings and sculptures and is a must-visit for all those who appreciate art and something beautiful. The statues are actually wearing real clothes! The Mission is open on all days throughout the year for catholic pilgrims and tourists. Chapel services and Mass is also held at the Mission.

http://www.sanxaviermission.org/

Where to live near the Mission?

- The Hotel Arizona Tucson if located near the Mission would be located near San Xavier Road. For a Map of the locality and directions to the Mission itself follow this link

http://www.sanxaviermission.org/Directions.html

- There are a number of hotels near the Mission where you could spend your holiday if you have fallen in love with the Mission and want to be able to commute easily. Catholic pilgrims would also prefer to live near the Mission. The closest hotel Tucson however is about Four miles away from the Mission- Rincon Country West resort. The others are also located around the distance from the Mission. These include The Embassy Suites and Hampton Inn Tucson. You can search for other hotels near the Mission online and compare distances and rates.

http://realtravel.com/a-94982-tucson_attraction-mission_san_xavier_del_bac#nearby_hotels

What are the nearby restaurants?

After a long day of exploring at the Mission, you might want to unwind at a good place to eat and you will find plenty of restaurants near the Mission. The nearest being around two miles away:

http://realtravel.com/a-94982-tucson_attraction-mission_san_xavier_del_bac