Franciscan Missions

A construction that resembles a medieval castle.

The municipality of Pinal de Amoles keeps many treasures. One of them, is the Ex Bucareli convent, a construction that resembles a medieval castle built in the middle of the mountainous area.

Witnesses of Christian evangelization.

The five Franciscan Missions of the Sierra Gorda are examples of the mestizo Baroque style in the American continent for their color and decoration.

Dedicated to the Virgin Our Lady of Light.

The Mission of Our Lady of the Light of Tancoyol was founded by Colonel José de Escandón and it is estimated that its possible author is Friar Juan Ramos de Lora, who lived there from 1761 to 1767.

Devoted to Saint Francis of Assisi.

This Mission was dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi and built between 1754 and 1762 by Fray Juan Crespi. It is considered the best preserved, with an ornamentation more subtle and complex than the others.

Devoted to Saint Michael the Archangel

Devoted to Saint Michael the Archangel, it is the smallest of the five Missions and it represents the "Victory of Faith".

Dedicated to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception.

It was the last Mission to be built and the decoration of its facade is more loaded. It is dedicated to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception.

Dedicated to James Apostle, Christian soldier.

It was the first Mission that was built between 1751 and 1758. Fray Junípero Serra personally supervised the construction and it is dedicated to the Apostle James.