Montanez Adobe

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31745 Los Rios St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

The Montanez Adobe in San Juan Capistrano, CA, situated on the historic Los Rios street, stands as a testament to the town's rich heritage. Originally built in 1850 by Polonia Gutierrez, a prominent midwife, the adobe now serves as a national historical site under the management of the City of San Juan Capistrano.

This iconic adobe home offers visitors a glimpse into the past, showcasing the town's earliest architecture and historical significance. Easily accessible on foot, the Montanez Adobe invites guests to explore its storied past in the heart of this picturesque California town.

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4.55 reviews
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Frank P.
7/8/2025

This is a beautiful butterfly sanctuary in the Los Rios district. There are paths going around the Adobe building. The landscaping is lovely and there are lots of butterfly's. You can sit on a...

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Jo S.
2/10/2025

Montanez Adobe has a cute location, right near the Butterfly sanctuary. It's a cute, historic building, part of Los Rios, the oldest neighborhood in California. When I stopped by on Saturday,...

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Elisa G.
5/24/2024

This is such a beautiful little butterfly garden in the middle of the Los Rios district in San Juan Capistrano. It's full of history and beautiful plants and flowers! I highly recommend stopping...

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Roger B.
10/3/2021

Very small but full of history. Enjoyed a nice discussion with the curator regarding the use of sage to "cleanse" the house.

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Garrett G.
1/21/2019

Cool little adobe in the Los Rios District around the corner from the San Juan Mission. The adobe is now a small self guided museum which shows how life was for the Native Americans. Lots of...

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