Mission San Juan, San Antonio Texas

In the 1700's the Spanish established a series of outposts in the conquered region that would become Texas. These missions not only served to "convert" the Native Americans to Christianity they were forts for Spanish soldiers, and trade missions. In San Antonio, there is a wonderful one day exploration of the five Spanish missions. The Mission San Juan Capistrano is located the furthest from downtown San Antonio. It is a peaceful oasis, easily accessed, parking is simple, and there is volunteer in place most days to help with information.