The heart of the Mission, San Francisco's predominantly Hispanic neighborhood, is 24th Street, a colorful collection of restaurants, taquerias, Mexican bakeries, fresh produce markets and specialty shops. Mission Dolores at 16th and Dolores Streets is the oldest structure in San Francisco. Many of The City's pioneers are buried in an adjacent cemetery. The largest concentration of murals in the city, each reflecting the pleasures, passions and pitfalls of their respective creators, adorn buildings, fences and garage walls.


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Roberto was born and raised in the Mission District, where he still lives today. He is the organizer of the neighborhood’s annual Cinco de Mayo and Carnaval celebrations. As if that wasn’t enough, you can add musician, painter, muralist, activist, teacher, curandero, and soccer player to his resume.

Artist Credits for the Mission Neighborhood Tour

"La Llorona's Sacred Waters" ©2004 by Juana Alicia. All Rights Reserved.
"Maestrapeace" ©1994 by Juana Alicia, Miranda Bergman, Edythe Boone, Susan K. Cervantes, Meera Desai,Yvonne Littleton, and Irene Perez. All Rights Reserved
 

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