Experts' Choice Award San Miguel Chapel
What the experts agree on
America's oldest church, founded in 1610 with foundations of a pueblo visible beneath its adobe floors. The original structure was largely destroyed and rebuilt, but its high viga beams and devotional art offer genuine glimpses of colonial Santa Fe's
“If you really want to get the feel of colonial Catholicism, visit this church. Better yet, attend Mass here. You won't be disappointed.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "This simple earth-hue adobe structure was built in the 1610s by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This, the nation's oldest church, has been in use since the early 17th century." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Established in 1610, this old church was rebuilt a century later and has since been oft-remodeled." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The mission was founded at the same time as the town in 1610, but partly destroyed during the Pueblo Revolt." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Although very little of the original structure is still present, the San Miguel Chapel just south of downtown Santa Fe is thought to be the oldest church in the U"
Travel + Leisure "Located along the Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe’s Barrio de Analco Historic District, this Spanish colonial mission church is considered the oldest in the United States"
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Lonely Planet "Enjoy Easter Mass in any of the historic churches, including San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States, built in 1610"
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