Visiting Mission San José del Cabo

About Mission San José del Cabo

Jesuit missionaries founded a mission here in 1730, and the present twin-towered church on Plaza Mijares stands on the site. A tile mosaic above the entrance depicts the 1734 uprising of the Pericú people against the mission. The plaza in front, with its kiosk and benches, is the town's social centre.

Tip: Look up at the mosaic over the main door before going in, then cross Plaza Mijares for an ice cream in the shade.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 30 minutes.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: San José del Cabo Centro, colonial plaza, galleries and restaurants in the older town.

Best time to visit Mission San José del Cabo

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• May: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• June: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• October: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, moderate crowds.

When to visit Cabo San Lucas has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Mission San José del Cabo is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen El Arco at Land's End and Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor).

• No. 15 of the 17 sights in our Cabo San Lucas things-to-do list.
• Listed in free things to do in Cabo San Lucas.

Near Mission San José del Cabo

Also in San José del Cabo Centro, so you can walk between them:

• San José del Cabo Art District — 2–3 hours, free

If you like Mission San José del Cabo

• Plaza Amelia Wilkes — Marina and Downtown, 30 minutes

Staying near Mission San José del Cabo

Stay in San José del Cabo Centro ($$$) to walk here: colonial plaza, galleries and restaurants in the older town. All areas to stay in Cabo San Lucas.

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