Restrooms open to the public can be found at the Mission Valley Visitors Center, Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, Tigua Cultural Center, Tigua Recreation & Wellness Center, and the Los Portales Museum & Information Center. Restrooms open to patrons can be found at every restaurant and most art galleries.
The El Paso Mission Trail is a 9-mile historic corridor that connects two of the oldest continuously operated missions in the United States (Ysleta Mission and Socorro Mission) and a historic presidio chapel (San Elizario Presidio Chapel).
The El Paso Mission Trail is a 9-mile historic corridor.
There are two Visitor Information Centers on the El Paso Mission Trail:
The Mission Valley Visitors Center is located across the street from the Ysleta Mission at 9065 Alameda, El Paso, Texas 79907. This visitor’s center is open Monday through Friday from 9am – 4pm and Saturday/Sunday from 9am – 3pm. For more information: 915-851-9997.
Los Portales Museum and Information Center is located next to the San Elizario Presidio Chapel at 1521 San Elizario Road, San Elizario, Texas 79836. This visitor’s center is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 2pm and Sunday from Noon – 4pm; closed on Mondays. For more information: 915-851-1682.
A group of volunteers from the El Paso Mission Trail Association whose primary mission is to educate, promote and preserve the treasures along the Mission Trail.
The San Elizario Genealogy & Historical Society whose main purpose is to promote the history of San Elizario and encourage interest in family research.
With any visit to the El Paso Mission Trail make sure you plan accordingly to the hours of operation of the mission churches and presidio chapel.
Ysleta Mission: Monday through Saturday, 7am – 4pm (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
Socorro Mission: Monday through Friday, 10am – 4pm; Saturday, 9am – 6pm; Sunday, 9am -1 pm
San Elizario Presidio Chapel: Monday through Friday, 7am – 9:30am; Saturday/Sunday, Open for Mass Services
Yes, all three historic locations are active Catholic parishes with regular church services.
Most locations do accept credit and debit cards .
The Tiguas, Pueblo Indians of Texas by Bill Wright
The Pueblo de Socorro Grant by Katherine H. White
San Elizario, Spanish Presidio to Texas County Seat by Rick Hendricks and W.H. Timmons
San Elizario, A History by Eugene O. Porter
The El Paso Salt War by C.L. Sonnichsen
The El Paso Mission Trail is located at 9065 Alameda El Paso TX 79907, on the corner or Zaragosa and Alameda.
About 10.79 miles.
About 15.70 miles.
You can drive to the El Paso Mission Trail or you can book a self-guided or guided tour from the Mission Trail Experience Tours.
Yes, you can book a self-guided or guided tour through the Mission Trail Experience Tours.
Yes, photography is allowed. Visitors to the Ysleta Mission are asked to inform someone at the gift shop (located next to the Ysleta Mission) of any photography.
Ask permission before taking pictures of dancers.
Each attraction/restaurant on the trail has its own free parking.
The El Paso Mission Trail is a 9-mile historic corridor that connects the Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission and the San Elizario Presidio Chapel by one narrow road. Each mission is approximately 3-5 miles apart. Walking to each mission/chapel is not recommended.
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