San Buenaventura facts for kids
San Buenaventura means "Saint Bonaventure" in Spanish. Saint Bonaventure was an important Roman Catholic saint who lived a long time ago. Many places around the world, especially in countries where Spanish is spoken or was once spoken, are named after him. These places include cities, towns, and even a few historical missions.
Many towns, cities, and areas across different countries share the name San Buenaventura. This name often honors Saint Bonaventure, a famous figure in history.
Mexico has several places named San Buenaventura. These towns are found in different states across the country.
- San Buenaventura, Chihuahua: This is a town located in the state of Chihuahua.
- San Buenaventura, Coahuila: Another town, this one is in the state of Coahuila. It is also the name of a larger area called a municipality.
- San Buenaventura, State of Mexico: This town is found in the State of Mexico, which is near the country's capital.
Peru, a country in South America, also has places named after Saint Bonaventure.
- San Buenaventura District, Marañón: This is a district, which is like a small administrative area, in the Marañón Province.
- San Buenaventura District, Canta: Another district, this one is located in the Canta Province.
In the United States, particularly in areas that were once part of New Spain, you can find places named San Buenaventura.
- Ventura, California: The official name for the city of Ventura, California, is San Buenaventura. It was founded as a Spanish mission.
- Mission San Buenaventura: This historic mission is located in Ventura, California. It was one of the last missions built by the Spanish in California.
- San Buenaventura de Potano: This was a Spanish mission built in Florida during the 17th century. Missions were important settlements where missionaries taught about their religion.
- San Buenaventura de Guadalquini: Another 17th-century Spanish mission, this one was located in what is now Georgia.
- San Buenaventura River (legend): This is a legendary river that was thought to exist in the western United States. Explorers searched for it, but it was never found as described.
The name San Buenaventura is also used in other countries.
- San Buenaventura, La Paz, Bolivia: This town is located in Bolivia, a country in South America. It is also the name of a municipality there.
- San Buenaventura, Usulután, El Salvador: This town is in El Salvador, a country in Central America.
- San Buenaventura, Francisco Morazán, Honduras: Another Central American country, Honduras, also has a town with this name.
- San Buenaventura, San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines: In the Philippines, which was also once a Spanish colony, there is a barangay (a local district or ward) named San Buenaventura.
