 Mission San Xavier del Bac
Tucson, Arizona
"White Dove of the Desert"
Should Not Be Missed
In the vast desert just outside Tucson, Arizona, one would not expect to find a beautiful church.
Following the signs from the highway directs you toward Mission San Xavier (pronounced as "hauv-e-air") del Bac, you approach this majestic "white dove of the desert" (as it is affectionately called). It is truly an awesome experience. The sheer size and bright color against a blue sky and the tan colors of the desert make San Xavier a striking sight.
Enjoy photos, history and a tour of this great Tucson treasure. Our web site is unable to answer questions, relay messages or provide additional information, as we are not associated with the Mission.
For further information, please call 1-520-294-2624. This San Xavier del Bac Mission is located nine miles southeast of Tucson, Arizona.
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Fiction: The Gold of San Xavier is a story of greed, murder, and love set in the 200-year-old Spanish colonial church near Tucson, Ariz.
By Bruce Itule; HC
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