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After driving through the town of Magdalena, at the southern
end of town take a right at the stoplight intersection where
you see the "Tubutama" sign.
La Misión de San Pedro y San Pablo de Tubutama is visible
miles before you arrive in Tubutama. The pueblo sits on a
mesa overlooking the Altar valley, and the mission and
adjoining plaza are the centerpieces of this small
community.
The mission is the sixth iteration from the original, with this
building dating back to 1788. The mission is known for its
ornate baroque plaster designs. Across the street is a
tranquil plaza that offers a nice place to rest before
continuing your journey.
Continuing the drive from Tubutama, the next pueblo on the
route is Atil. Along Atil's city plaza are a mission that was
originally constructed in the 1740's, and a more recently
constructed church.
After leaving Atil, take a left turn south onto the highway and
in another 19 miles you'll arrive in the village of Oquitoa.
The drive between Atil and Oquitoa has classic Sonoran
desert scenery, with an abundance of saguaro cactus along
the way.
The Misión de San Antonio de Oquitoa is a beautiful and
very photogenic locale. Both the church and the
monuments in its adjoining graveyard, which range from
simple to very elaborate statues, have a rustic beauty.
Continuing on the road from Oquitoa, it's only seven miles
to the pueblo of Altar. At the intersection with Mexico
Highway 15, turn right to drive to Caborca (about 25
minutes) or make a left to go past Trincheras to Santa Ana.
end of town take a right at the stoplight intersection where
you see the "Tubutama" sign.
La Misión de San Pedro y San Pablo de Tubutama is visible
miles before you arrive in Tubutama. The pueblo sits on a
mesa overlooking the Altar valley, and the mission and
adjoining plaza are the centerpieces of this small
community.
The mission is the sixth iteration from the original, with this
building dating back to 1788. The mission is known for its
ornate baroque plaster designs. Across the street is a
tranquil plaza that offers a nice place to rest before
continuing your journey.
Continuing the drive from Tubutama, the next pueblo on the
route is Atil. Along Atil's city plaza are a mission that was
originally constructed in the 1740's, and a more recently
constructed church.
After leaving Atil, take a left turn south onto the highway and
in another 19 miles you'll arrive in the village of Oquitoa.
The drive between Atil and Oquitoa has classic Sonoran
desert scenery, with an abundance of saguaro cactus along
the way.
The Misión de San Antonio de Oquitoa is a beautiful and
very photogenic locale. Both the church and the
monuments in its adjoining graveyard, which range from
simple to very elaborate statues, have a rustic beauty.
Continuing on the road from Oquitoa, it's only seven miles
to the pueblo of Altar. At the intersection with Mexico
Highway 15, turn right to drive to Caborca (about 25
minutes) or make a left to go past Trincheras to Santa Ana.
An alternate route when driving from Magdalena to
Altar on your way to Caborca is a pleasant,
laid-back trip back in time following the route of the
mission churches established by Jesuit Priest
Eusebio Francisco Kino.
Altar on your way to Caborca is a pleasant,
laid-back trip back in time following the route of the
mission churches established by Jesuit Priest
Eusebio Francisco Kino.
After driving through the town of Magdalena, take a
right turn at this "Tubutama" sign.
right turn at this "Tubutama" sign.
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