Mission San Jose · San Antonio, United States · Trailwind

LandmarkSan Antonio, United StatesThe largest of the four still-active Spanish missions south of downtown, part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Set in: San Antonio, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

Free to visit (National Park Service site); reachable by a short drive or bike ride from downtown along the Mission Reach river trail.

Mass is still held here Sundays: it's a working parish, not just a museum.

Look for the restored Rosa's Window, one of the most photographed details of the mission.

Pair it with the other three missions (Concepcion, San Juan, Espada) if you have a half day: all four are linked by a paved hike-and-bike trail.

Pairs well with

San Antonio River Walk, 6 mi away

Tower of the Americas, 6 mi away

The Alamo, 6 mi away

Pearl District, 7 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Mission San Jose?Mission San Jose is in San Antonio, United States.What is Mission San Jose known for?The largest of the four still-active Spanish missions south of downtown, part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site.Keep exploring

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