Nombre de Dios Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Nombre de Dios
The town was founded by Franciscan missionaries along theCamino Real de Tierra Adentro. The Franciscans established their mission with the building of a new church dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle in 1556 by Fray Gerónimo de Mendoza. Mendoza conducted the first mass in the name of God, which was adopted as the growing town's name. Four more churches would be built in the town during the viceregal era and today, the five can be visited as part of an interesting walking tour of the town. The town is known for its waters, even though most of the state is dry and rocky. Several springs around the area feed small streams that are tributaries of the nearby Tunel River (Rio Tunel). Near the town are impressive waterfalls and cypress swamps. The springs also provide mineral waters for nearby spa
Top Attractions in Nombre de Dios
Explore the best things to see and do in Nombre de Dios:
- ★Cascadas el Saltito
- ★Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol
- ★Plaza de Armas
Where to Eat in Nombre de Dios
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Chile Morron
- 🍴Glorieta
- 🍴Gorditas Doña Aleja
- 🍴Maria Bonita
Where to Stay in Nombre de Dios
- 🏨Hotel Ofelia
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