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San Ignacio
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The place called by Cochimies “Kadacaaman” which means “Red Grass River” was discovered in November 19 of 1716 by the Jesuit father Francisco Maria Piccolo.
Besides of
the magnificent facade decorated in carved stone, in the interior, the most
outstanding is the great altar of carved wood and gold coat, 7 oil paintings
and statue of San Ingacio de Loyola, that are truly jewels of religious art
of the XVII century. A stop
San Ignacio is
an excellent option for the ecotourism; the untouched beauty of the site and
its surrounding areas speak for themselves. The aquatic mantle in the winter
turns into a river and runs from 12 to 18 miles, and in the summer it
becomes a spring with countless fresh water pools, where species such as the
Israel Carp, Fresh Water Turtle and the Bull Frog full a biological
function; the orchard, the palms and a modern walkway is built specially to
enjoy all the beauty of the environment, makes of San Ignacio the ideal
place for the rest of the soul. San Ignacio is also the gate to reach the cave painting’s area in the Sierra of San Francisco, field by UNESCO as patrimony of humanity; to visit the site it is necessary to contact the INAH, next to the mission, where you obtain rules and regulations and the proper permits. Additionally San Ignacio counts in its contiguity with a lot of attractions, such as San Ignacio Lagoon, national shelter of the gray wale and spaces to practice sport, fishing, surfing and scuba diving. In all cases it is recommended to take tours guided by experts. To do so request information at you hotel desk. Holiday for San Ignacio takes place the last week of July, the plaza fills with light, music and fun, under these frame enjoy horserace, cockfights, dance, fair and fireworks. San Ignacio has hotels, restaurants, RV Parks, paved runway, bus depot and tours to cave paintings, San Ignacio Lagoon and many others service. .
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Baja California Sur State •
Tour By Mexico ®
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89
miles south of 
The founding father of the mission on January 20 of 1728, was responsibility
of the Mexican Jesuit Juan Bautista Luyando, whom invested in it part of
this patrimony. The church in which construction was utilized blocks of
volcanic rock with 4 feet thickness was initiated by the Jesuit Fernando
Consag and was concluded by the Dominic Juan Crisostomo Gomez back in 1786.
Due to the firmness of it walls the building has remains almost unaltered
throughout the years and is one of the most beautiful missionaries church
most of 
and
visit to the church is must.
