Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocospera

Cocospera antiguo

This engraving shows Cocospera when still inhabited, ca. 1860

Engraving from J. Ross Browne: Adventures in Apache Country

Cocospera hoy

Cocóspera today, totally depopulated.

The facade of the temple is protected by a metal structure, built by the National Institute of Anthropology and History.

Altares de Cocospera

The Main Altar of Cocospera, today.

Photos by the author

Cocospera can be reached through a paved road that leaves Imuris, toward the West, going to Cananea.

You can see a Interactive Map of the Missions by clicking here