Viejo San Acacio


The beautiful Viejo (old) San Acacio is a historic Catholic church where mass is still occasionally held. To get here, head 4 miles east of San Luis on Hwy 142, then turn left (south) on Costilla County Rd 15. The church is near Culebra Creek.


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