San Luis Gonzaga is a tiny village in the desert oasis. That settlement traces its roots to the Spanish visita or subordinate mission station founded in 1740. After the Spanish crown expelled the Jesuits from Mexico in 1768, this mission was not entrusted to the Franciscans as all other in the peninsula. Local judge changed the land rights and the Misión San Luis Gonzaga Chiriyaqui together with the surrounding land was handed over to a local rancher. For many years, this mission was simply a private family church. Thanks to this, building retained its original character. The small temple has simple exterior and the plain interior setting with white walls and stone floor. There is no decorated altar here, not to mention other ornaments.
