Explore San Javier Mission, Lunch, Walk & Historical Tour
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the Jewel of Baja, San Javier!
We invite you to journey back in time to the most important historical mission of Baja. Our expedition begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned van ride into the Giganta's Sierra Mountain range, where you'll enjoy breathtaking natural views along the way.
Upon arrival, you'll visit the well-preserved remains of the old Jesuit mission, founded in 1744. Stroll through the charming cobblestone streets, wander through fruit orchards, and explore the oldest olive gardens in Baja. To complete your immersion in Mexican culture, we'll savor the authentic flavors of delicious local cuisine.
As we return to Loreto, we'll time our journey to capture the best panoramic views of this beautiful region, ensuring an unforgettable cultural experience.
We hope you'll join us on this remarkable adventure.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Start your adventure Driving into the past to the most important historical mission of Baja. Climbing into Giganta’s Sierra Mountain range.
The construction of the Church of San Francisco Javier was begun in 1744 and was finished in 1759. Our Knowledgeable tour guide will take you pack in time with historical information on the Church and the people who lived here.
Options
Explore San Javier Mission, Lunch, Walk & Historical Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Money for Souvenirs
Pickup points
Villa Del Palmar At The Islands Of Loreto By Danzante Bay
Carr. Transpeninsular Km. 84 Loreto Mexico
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoy the scenery and learn history.
Cid5775,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Santos provided much history about the missions, missionaries, plant knowledge, church saints. The historic olive tree was gnarly… literally and figuratively. Several lunch choices and plenty of beverages. Nice companionship.
Excellent experience and service.
rociosE8955SJ,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience and first class service. Thank you.
Beautiful and tranquil way to spend a morning outside Loreto
JPCostin,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful way to start a day with such a beautiful setting and a delicious lunch. Santos is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, funny and patient. I would highly recommend.
Excellent tour
bizzerwizzer,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was educational, the lunch was delicious and our guide was terrific. We had a great time and learned a lot.
Our guide, Carlos, was...
LizRehfeld,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Carlos, was fantastic. Intelligent, engaging, thoughtful, and informative. We learned so much about the history of the region and the mission.
No tour and no refund 😡
daphnesolo,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I did not get to go. I had a confirmed tour and waited for 15 minutes in my hotel lobby past 9AM. Then I tried to contact the tour operator, and got an email that there was no tour as they need 4 guests to have a tour. I was told to postpone or cancel. I am flying out tomorrow. If cancelled I need to get the refund from TripAdvisor, not from the tour operator. It is unclear how I will get a refund from TripAdvisor, as it was not cancelable when I booked. The question is, why was I allowed to complete the booking if there were not 4 in the group?
A lovely historic outing
Helene s,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There is a lot of driving to get to the Mision, but it is through a beautiful and interesting landscape. The road is winding in many spots as it climbs in altitude, but the van is very comfortable and air conditioned. Santos was an excellent tour guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the Mision and area. Lunch was in a small restaurant near the Mision, where we had a number of dishes to choose from. Overall a very nice outing.
Great historical tour with knowledgeable friendly guide
Vanessa A,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic guide who was really knowledgeable and friendly, and was able to answer all sorts of questions. It was nice to have a restaurant lunch, though it was pretty salty and options were limited (combo of small burrito and quesadilla or just burritos, both with rice and refried beans). There was also beer and water on the shuttle, which was pretty cramped even for average size people but otherwise clean and comfortable. Of our three excursions we enjoyed this guide the most. Instead of taking the shuttle back, we asked to stay in town to walk around a bit so he took us to the wild Loreto office to arrange our ride back at a later time in the day. That saved us from paying for a round trip ride into town separately and we just paid for one way back.
Discovering the mission
Beth L,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00San Javier is a special place and worth visiting, stepping back into history. The mission is significant as the second oldest and it's a lovely little mountain town with amazing scenery.
San Juan Mission experience
Gary G,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the mission and local people as his grandfather lives in the small town where it is located. There was actually a photo of his grandfather’s great grandmother in the local restaurant so you know how far back the heritage goes.
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