Destination19 marzo, 2019 The Magic of Loreto Felipe de Jesús Silva Ortega Located in the beautiful State of Baja California Sur, facing the Gulf of California and sheltered by the majestic Sierra de La Giganta, is a wonderful place with a warm climate and bountiful natural riches. It may seem like Mother Nature created a model of perfect landscapes, flora and fauna for the delight of thoseContinue reading...
Art and History23 mayo, 2016 Missionary Art & History The Mission of Santa Rosalia de Mulege (1705-1828) Despite the limiting factors that arose during the expansion process, such as lack of food, ships and financial resources, Salvatierra and his people continued to search for sites that primarily provided water and fertile land to farm. Their conviction and zeal as missionaries was to carry andContinue reading...
Art and Culture and Destination5 marzo, 2016 Guest Destination San Javier A hidden desert treasure and a gem of missionary architecture are just some adjectives that many historians use to describe the San Javier Mission. The Cochimies called this place Vigge Biaundo, meaning “ground in the high glens.” It is a great place to fall in love. Located 244 miles north of La Paz and 22Continue reading...
Art and Destination and History27 febrero, 2016 Loreto A Magical Town with excellent location, natural beauty and ancient monuments. Loreto was the capital of the Californias from 1698 to 1777. The first Jesuit mission, Our Lady of Loreto, was founded here. The Museum of the Missions, a collection of religious art, Jesuits tools and weapons of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries is aContinue reading...
