Mission San Javier del Bac

Mission San Javier del Bac is a historic Spanish mission located near Tucson, Arizona, founded in 1700. It was established by Jesuit missionaries to spread Christianity among the native Tohono O'odham people. The mission features beautiful adobe architecture and intricate artwork, reflecting its cultural and religious significance. It served as an important center for education and agriculture in the region. Today, it is a popular tourist site and an active parish, representing the blend of Native American and Spanish colonial histories in the southwestern United States.