Jalpan de Serra, Colonial Mission town in Sierra Gorda, Mexico
The Santiago Apostle Mission in Jalpan de Serra displays Mexican Baroque architecture with decorative elements representing both European and indigenous craftsmanship.
Franciscan missionaries established Jalpan de Serra in 1744, with Junipero Serra overseeing the construction of five missions in the Sierra Gorda region.
The Museum of Sierra Gorda, housed in a former military fort, presents regional artifacts and exhibits documenting the evolution of local Pame communities.
Located 180 kilometers from San Juan del Rio via Federal Highway 120, Jalpan de Serra offers accommodations near the central plaza and mission complex.
The Jalpan Dam creates a reservoir where visitors can observe local water birds while participating in recreational fishing activities throughout the year.
Location: Jalpan de Serra
Inception: 1744
Elevation above the sea: 760 m
GPS coordinates: 21.21694,-99.47444
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:33
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