San José de Gracia

The church is a beautiful and historic stop, considered one of the finest surviving 18th-century churches in the USA.

Visitors can see original paintings and carvings inside, which remain in excellent condition.

There are visible bloodstains from Los Hermanos Penitentes, an 18th/19th-century religious order, adding to the historical significance.

The community is welcoming, with local people offering their personal restroom to visitors when public facilities are scarce.

The church is often undergoing maintenance, such as applying adobe to the walls, which some visitors find to be an unexpected treat.

It is free to visit, though donations are appreciated, and children can light candles.