Yanaguana, Indigenous settlement site along San Antonio River, Texas
The original settlement area extends along the banks of the San Antonio River, featuring natural springs and fertile grounds that supported early communities.
Spanish Franciscan priest Damián Massanet encountered this Payaya village in 1691, documenting the first European contact with the indigenous settlement.
The Payaya people maintained fishing practices along the river banks and conducted ceremonial gatherings called mitotes to celebrate military victories.
The National Park Service maintains the Yanaguana Trail, which follows the river path near Mission San Juan Capistrano for visitors to explore.
The Yanaguana Society, established in 1933, collected historical artifacts and published multiple volumes documenting San Antonio's early settlement period.
Location: Texas
GPS coordinates: 29.44620,-98.49940
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:43
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