Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó was a Spanish mission in San Javier, Baja California Sur, on the Baja California peninsula. It was built during the colonial era of the Viceroyalty of New
Mission San Javier
North side exterior of Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó. The mission appears on the left amongst its oasis surroundings of palm trees and mountain ranges. 270° Panorama
Interior of Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó with Christmas decorations, San Javier, Baja California Sur, 360° Panorama
Juan de Ugarte
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Juan de Ugarte, S.J., was a Jesuit missionary and explorer in Baja California Sur, New Spain, and the successor to Juan María de Salvatierra as head of the peninsula's missions.
Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó
…most enduring mission established in Baja California. The mission was abandoned in 1701 because of a threatened Indian revolt, but reestablished by Juan de Ugarte in 1702. However, efforts to grow crops proved unsuccessful due to lack of water for irrigation and in 1710 the mission was moved a few kilometers south…
Juan de Ugarte, S.J.