Magdalena de Kino - Primary Tourist Attractions

Primary Tourist Attractions

Magdalena de Kino has 6 hotels and 6 bars/restaurants and several sites of interest to tourists, including:

  • The Temple of Santa María Magdalena, with an image of San Francisco Xavier, an important historical figure for both Sonora and the neighboring U.S. state of Arizona.
  • The Grave of Father Kino, who died in the year 1711 and is interred in a crypt near the mission he founded. The monument was constructed in 1966 after the discovery of Father Kino's remains.
  • The Father Kino Museum, with architectural designs by Marco Antonio Ortez, where objects of the indigenous cultures of the region are exhibited, including photographs, weaponry and clothing.
  • The Mausoleum of the wife of Colosio Murrieta, located in the municipal pantheon.
  • Numerous buildings constructed of stone with engravings reflecting the history of the municipality and Mexico in general.

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