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San Miguel Mission


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 163 attractions in Santa Fe
Traveler Description:
Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in...... more » Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in the country. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site, Art museum
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: 401 Old Santa Fe Trail
Lower Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM
Tel: 505/983-3974

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5 of 5 stars
karmachameleon6   6 contributions
Cleveland
Jul 22, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Although not nearly as fancy as other churches in the area, it breathed with history, it is also by the oldest house- built in 1610. It was only one dollar per person to get into the church and the man in the gift shop was very knowledgeable about the church and it's history and very kind to the children, he... more

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5 of 5 stars
catsforkids   41 contributions
catsforkids
Apr 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Original old church was built between 1610-1628. The Mayflower landed in 1620 - for a perspective on how long the Spanish have been in New Mexico. You can see a section of the old wall and also ring the San Jose Bell. Walk the old floors and see the St. Michael the Archangel Statue - which is a gilded and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Pnemiller   288 contributions
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
May 10, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This charming, small, historic church was built almost 400 years ago. It costs only $1 to visit, but they give you a booklet to read about the interesting history of the church. Inside there is religious folk art and parts of the church showing its history. The gift shop has many reasonably priced items done by local Hispanic artisans. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
civilengtiger   232 contributions
Helena, Alabama
Sep 22, 2007
6
people found this review helpful

The only church structure we toured in Santa Fe (we bypassed St. Francis and Loretto Chapel was closed for a wedding – a very common occurrence), San Miguel Mission left us in awe. The oldest church in Santa Fe, construction began on this chapel in 1626 and numerous signs of its origin and later expansions remain. After purchasing tickets ($1... more

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San Miguel Mission Address

401 Old Santa Fe Trail, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
Tel: 505/983-3974