beautiful Baja churches

A really nice photo thread going on ("It's just the desert") in the trip reports forum. Wondered if we could start another photo thread with our favorites. . . beautiful Baja churches.

This is the church at San Roque (north of Bahía Asunción).



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Wonderful concept.

Here's Santa Rosalillita's entryway:

At San Ignacio next to the town square.

Here's one of my first visited ...and still a favorite part of Baja history.

The majestic church of San Ignacio de Loyola rises at the front of this very welcoming plaza.

Quote: Originally posted by güéribo

A really nice photo thread going on ("It's just the desert") in the trip reports forum. Wondered if we could start another photo thread with our favorites. . . beautiful Baja churches. This is the church at San Roque (north of Bahía Asunción). [Edited on 5-1-2015 by güéribo]

We took a tour of the San Roque church, also, güéribo. Some history there about a fire, too. Here's some other views.





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Brooding San Javier made prettier by flowers

I was surprised when Shari posted the rebuilding of that church the other day.

Here are photos I took in 2007 there...

Weathered door at San Javier

Simple church, beautiful surroundings. Little church at the site of ex-misión de Guadalupe.

San Javier inner doorway. Shot with film. Sorry about the quality.

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I was surprised when Shari posted the rebuilding of that church the other day. Here are photos I took in 2007 there... [/rquote Love this one. I was expecting either Clint Eastwood or The Duke riding a Palomino past the entrance.

Las Parras

two of my favorites:



truck wheels make great church windows

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San Javier inner doorway. Shot with film. Sorry about the quality.

Iglesia Santa Barbara de Santa Rosalia

Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe de El Triunfo

Mission of Santa Rosa de Todos Santos

my favorite mission

Mulege Mission Church - Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé. The mission was founded in 1705 by the Jesuit missionary Juan Manuel de Basaldúa.



Some Baja-lovers and amigos from Italy decide to have their wedding at the mission.








Certain church ceremonies make me nervous...

The Little Church of the Bay

San Javier detail:

San Ignacio Mission

note the new addition................(bee hive)





morning sun on steps

Every time I see photos of beautiful structures like these I am saddened at all the incredible resources (time, money, talent) that are wasted on religion. I can't stop thinking about how much better the world would be if these massive resources had been devoted to real things that actually benefit people, like health, education, housing...instead of imaginary sky fairy worship. I am bracing for the responses, bring it on .

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Seem's there's always more room for graffiti...

And another of the Virgin of the Rocks. With recent enclosure.



My first photo was in 1975, soon after the artist completed his painting.



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morning sun on steps



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Great image....reminiscent of the serpent shadow at Chichen Itza

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I'd like to humbly ask that if folks would enjoy a discussion about religion, that it move over to the off topic forum, so this could remain a photo thread. Thanks for sharing these great pictures. Keep em coming.

Quote: Originally posted by Ken Bondy

Every time I see photos of beautiful structures like these I am saddened at all the incredible resources (time, money, talent) that are wasted on religion. I can't stop thinking about how much better the world would be if these massive resources had been devoted to real things that actually benefit people, like health, education, housing...instead of imaginary sky fairy worship. I am bracing for the responses, bring it on .

Quote: Originally posted by Ken Bondy

Every time I see photos of beautiful structures like these I am saddened at all the incredible resources (time, money, talent) that are wasted on religion. I can't stop thinking about how much better the world would be if these massive resources had been devoted to real things that actually benefit people, like health, education, housing... [Edited on 5-3-2015 by Ken Bondy] [Edited on 5-3-2015 by Ken Bondy]

Yo tambien.....great architecture built on the backs of indigenous slaves....

Back to the pics...

if you ever have a chance to track down the padre in San Ignacio, ask him to show you the roof of the mission. It is absolutely stunning!
Religion, churches or what have you - enchanting buildings created by humans are just that - enchanting! Bottom line is, WE did this. Be proud of your forefathers.

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No, not implying not to have the discussion. Just would like to see it moved to a different place as its own thread, so this thread can continue as a photo thread.

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Yo tambien.....great architecture built on the backs of indigenous slaves....

San Ignacio. Love the building, hate the concept:

More meaningful & historical scenes from the mission at San Ignacio.





A work-a-day Catholic church in downtown Mulege that has accomplished great works over the years...like getting us to Mass after a very long absence.





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Just a few of our images of a few of the Baja Churches




























And Ken --- tripledigitken, if I remember correctly that photo of the stairs at San Ignacio won a photo contest as well it should have. :-)

for all you church experts - which church would you find this unique Guadalupe in?

Not Baja, but it IS a beautiful church & mission and is certainly interesting.

We came across it while on a RV road trip across the Pacific Northwest and while nearing Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The Mission of the Sacred Heart or Cataldo Mission. Built 1850-53, Mission of the Sacred Heart is the oldest standing building in Idaho.

For a change, this mission was requested by the locals. In the early 19th century, the Coeur d'Alene Indians had heard of these powerful "medicine men" in black robes with a book and wanted some of these men for their own tribe. They sent men east to St. Louis, and in 1842 Father Pierre-Jean De Smet responded to the request and came to the area.

The building was constructed by the Indians themselves, so that they could feel part of the church. It was built using the wattle and daub method, and finished some three years later without using a single nail.

In 1961 it was designated a National Historic Landmark, and in 1966 it was put on the National Register of Historic Places.

San Jose del Cabo Church

Plaza san Jose del cabo