This simple stone church was built in the 18th century as a Jesuit mission, used to periodically give mass to, well, the masses. No priest lived here full time. A long, narrow church with white-washed walls, there are no pews. Instead, benches line the walls. On days mass is given, men sit on the left side, women on the right and on the wood plank floors.
Misión San Ignacio
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
1.99 MILES
Around 7km east of San Ignacio's town center, through verdant farmland, is the Valle de los Monjes. A spectacular outcrop of vertical red rock formations…
1.71 MILES
Meaning 'Horseshoe' in Rarámuri, the peaceful waters of this U-shaped lake reflect the surrounding pines and rock formations. Paddleboats can be rented…
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9.87 MILES
Sitting alongside the Cusárare Mission church, this museum holds an exceptional collection of colonial religious paintings.
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9.84 MILES
This mission was built by Jesuits in 1741 as a religious meeting place as well as a school to teach the locals Spanish and different trades. In 1826…
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Valle de las Ranas y los Hongos
0.31 MILES
San Ignacio's main road leads into the Valle de las Ranas y los Hongos, 2km from the western edge of town and named for its respectively fat-and-squashed…
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Museo de Arte Popular de Chihuahua
2.11 MILES
Offers excellent exhibits with text in English on local history and Rarámuri culture and crafts. Here you’ll see gorgeous woven baskets, traditional…
Nearby The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico attractions
1. Valle de las Ranas y los Hongos
0.31 MILES
San Ignacio's main road leads into the Valle de las Ranas y los Hongos, 2km from the western edge of town and named for its respectively fat-and-squashed…
1.71 MILES
Meaning 'Horseshoe' in Rarámuri, the peaceful waters of this U-shaped lake reflect the surrounding pines and rock formations. Paddleboats can be rented…
1.99 MILES
Around 7km east of San Ignacio's town center, through verdant farmland, is the Valle de los Monjes. A spectacular outcrop of vertical red rock formations…
4. Museo de Arte Popular de Chihuahua
2.11 MILES
Offers excellent exhibits with text in English on local history and Rarámuri culture and crafts. Here you’ll see gorgeous woven baskets, traditional…
9.84 MILES
This mission was built by Jesuits in 1741 as a religious meeting place as well as a school to teach the locals Spanish and different trades. In 1826…
9.87 MILES
Sitting alongside the Cusárare Mission church, this museum holds an exceptional collection of colonial religious paintings.