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Immerse yourself in the power and passion found in the culture and history of San Antonio. With the strong spiritual ties the city has to offer, your journey can begin with a trip to San Antonio.
Yoga on the River Walk
You don’t have to be a master yogi to find your inner peace in San Antonio. Grab a yoga mat or towel and head to the River Walk for your own personal quiet time. Reflect on the history and culture of San Antonio, think about your personal desires and dream about the adventures that await you in San Antonio.
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The Alamo
As the site of a famed battle for independence, the Alamo is one of America's most revered shrines. When you visit, you place yourself among those who took a stand to make their lives better. On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. The chapel, one of the most 
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Menger Hotel
Look for ghosts and discover why the Menger Hotel in San Antonio has so many supernatural visitations. Built just steps from the battle of the Alamo and only 23 years after its bloody conclusion, the land lends itself to folklore. But like all tourists resting their heads in the hotel, these souls are harmless. The hotel, built in 1859, is San Antonio's vault for vanquished spirits, with at least 32 different apparitions competing for sightings. Built in 1859, this beautiful structure has become an important part of San Antonio's history. The hotel is located downtown, immediately adjacent to both the Alamo and Rivercenter Mall.
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Mariachi Mass at San Fernando Cathedral
Visit the oldest cathedral sanctuary in America and participate in a Mariachi Mass at the San Fernando Cathedral. Fulfill your soul as sunlight pours through the beautiful stained glass windows, surround yourself in architecture from the 1700's and reflect on life, all in this beautiful sanctuary tucked away in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Take a docent-led walking tour and learn about the art, history, and architecture of San Fernando Cathedral.
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La Villita's Soulful Treasures
Along the banks of the River Walk lies San Antonio’s first neighborhood, La Villita (the little village). Originally established by Spanish soldiers stationed at the Alamo, this picturesque square has lived many lives, most recently as a historic arts village. Meditate upon the Capillita Virgen de Guadalupe Shrine in a secluded part of the village. Then take in the simple splendor of The Little Church of La Villita, a historic and intimate church. La Villita is also bustling with colorful shops and art galleries.
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San Pedro Springs
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Religious Society of Friends, the Quakers
The Religious Society of the Friends gathers in prayerful silence with neither clergy nor liturgy. The faith of Friends rests on the belief that each of us has that of God within and incorporates stillness as an integral part of the meeting for worship.
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Papa Jim’s Botanica
In 1979, Papa Jim, a famous card reader, healer, root doctor, and a great spiritual advisor, opened a retail store and catalog company to furnish the world with the mystic products they needed. Papa Jim is the only practicing Voodoo man at the head of a major corporation and a great teacher who shows his employees the wonder of the occult to give the best advice to those who deal with mystic products and for the occult practitioner. Today, visitors can view a wide assortment of 
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Spanish Colonial Missions
Hike or bike the Mission Trail and see all the sites that run alongside four of the city’s five Spanish colonial missions. Built in the 1700's, these feats of lore and limestone tell of a time when Spain sought to convert Native people to Christianity and citizens of Spain. There are five important factors of the Missions: the people, the church, farming, ranching, and caminos reals – each with its own history and meaning. When discovering the Missions in San Antonio, you will not only discover history, but you’ll discover a new meaning for yourself.
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The San Antonio Center for Spiritual Living
The San Antonio Center for Spiritual Living is a member of the United Church of Religious Science. They are a heart-connected community that enriches, inspires, celebrates all individuals and invite them into their highest spiritual connection with the Infinite Spirit of God. With joy and integrity, the Center commits to the awakening 
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Dia de los Muertos
Join locals in their celebration of loved ones past during Día de los Muertos. Observed on November 2nd, with exhibits and events beginning in October and continuing through the middle of November, Día De Los Muertos is a colorful flurry of traditional and contemporary festivities celebrating ancestral remembrance, and harvest season rituals from Central Mexican indigenous cultures.
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