Mission San Juan Capistrano was the prettiest mission before the major earthquake in 1812.
It was chosen because around San Juan Capistrano was plnty of water.
San Juan Capistrano is the site of a Catholic mission for which it is named, Mission San Juan Capistrano. When the Mission was founded in 1776, the region was populated by the Acjachemen band of Native Americans, called Juanenos by the Spanish. The mission was named after the Franciscan saint Giovanni da Capistrano (1386-1456).
San Juan Capistrano is the site of a Catholic mission for which it is named, Mission San Juan Capistrano. When the Mission was founded in 1776, the region was populated by the Acjachemen band of Native Americans, called Juanenos by the Spanish. The mission was named after the Franciscan saint Giovanni da Capistrano (1386-1456).
If by "problems" you mean "the initially chosen site did not have good access to sufficient water, so the mission was relocated three miles west", then ... yes.
They were chosen by the quality of the land around the mission like mission San Jaun Capistrano for farming and grazing for the animals.
It has not been sold. It is a historical site run by the state and the Catholic Church . Services are still held as well as weddings and other events. People can tour the mission and buy items in the gift shop.
The San Jose mission is owned by the local historical Association. The San Jose mission was in danger of being demolished until the historical Association took over ownership.
They grew crops, made tools, and worked hard on making the mission when the site was chosen.
to land safley
The site chosen was nearly equally half the distance between two other Missions that were already established in the region. It was twenty six leagues north of San Diego, and eighteen leagues south of San Gabriel."Up from the south slow filed a train,Priests and Soldiers of Old Spain,Who, through sunlit lomaswound,With cross and lance, intent to foundA mission in the wild to John-Soldier-Saint of Capistran.-Saunders and Chase, The California Padres and Their Missions, pg. 65
No one lives there now. The mission is state property and is a historical site. It is one of my favorite missions to visit.
Today it is state park property and it is still used for masses, funerals, marriages, and other religious services. Tours can be taken by visitors and a museum is located on the site. People can visit the gardens and walk around the mission grounds. Celebrations are still held on special days each year and holidays have services. It is an active church and historical property.