CLUB'S BLOG
The Baja California Missions hold the secrets of centuries past, and we invite you to explore their historical significance. The region boasts a total of 27 missions, but we've handpicked four that promise an authentic cultural experience:
- Misión de Nuestra Señora del Pilar - Located in La Paz
- Misión de Santiago de Los Coras - Located in Santiago Town
- Misión Estero de las Palmas de San Jose del Cabo - Located Downtown
- Misión Santa Rosa de las Palmas - Located in Todos Santos
These missions bear witness to the remarkable Camino Real, a pivotal trade route that shaped the development of the area. Immerse yourself in their stories, architecture, and the profound influence they've had on Baja California.
In Colonial Mexico, the Camino Real was the expression of the time, roads, or gaps between important populations. Today the Camino Real is known and related to the Missions of the Evangelizing Friars, it was the communication system. The Spanish crown built these roads that would link the capitals and the religious and economic centers. Between 1697 and 1767 the Jesuit Friars, indigenous people, and soldiers worked on these gaps that would bear the name of Camino Real.
This is a historical legacy that lives on today. As important witnesses of the passage of time, the 18 missionary sites, of which 10 are currently standing (from the ones located in Baja California Sur), it was necessary to create the "Ruta de las Misiones" (Missions Route) Program with the purpose of rescuing and preserving this heritage of the country's culture and history, as well as motivating the tourism development of the towns where the missions are located. As a result, these important historical monuments have increased the visits of both international and national tourists, eager to learn more and enjoy the historical and cultural wealth of Baja California Sur.
Feeling Adventurous? Here you can find a GPS Map of the Baja California Sur Missions Route: Baja California Sur Missions Google Map