San Xavier del Bac Mission, Tucson, Arizona
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With a small museum and an amazing courtyard, cacti garden and mortuary chapel, the Mission is a place to visit, or stop by on your way on the San Xavier Road. Just pay attention no to disturb if you arrive during a mass.
Address:
1950 W San Xavier Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
Price:
Museum is free, donations accepted.
Opening Hours:
Every day: 7am-5pm.
On the web:
http://www.sanxaviermission.org/
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