San Luis Potosí

城市概覽

San Luis Potosi's name is derived from the combination of its patron saint, Louis IX of France, and Potosi, in reference to the silver city of Bolivia, because of San Luis Potosi's own silver lode in nearby Cerro de San Pedro. It was founded in 1592 by Miguel Caldera and the conquistador Juan Onate, after the Spanish crown gave the indigenous peoples like the Otomi and Chichimeca the boot (after about 100 years). SLP briefly served as capital of the country under Benito Juarez during the French invasion in 1863. Then it also featured as the place where Mexico's revolution against its dictator Porfirio Diaz began in 1910, after Diaz's opponent Francisco Madero fled imprisonment and called on Mexican statesmen to take up arms. SLP sits on a high plain at around 1864 m, so be prepared for a little nip in the air on winter evenings. It isn't even unheard-of for some snow to fall. But the city has colonial architecture, churches and government buildings among others, plus museums and modern day attractions to explore. For questions ask the official tourist information on their Facebook page. They answer quite quickly.

如何抵達

By plane San Luis Potosí has a small airport with a handful of routes. If you can't find a direct flight, consider flying to a nearby city and taking an intercity bus to San Luis Potosi. Nearby cities within several hours by bus include Querétaro, León, Aguascalientes, and possibly even Mexico City.

1 Aeropuerto de San Luis Potosí (SLP IATA). A small, compact airport with just two gates: they have a limited range of commercial scheduled flights. From the U.S., direct flights are available on American from Dallas and United from Houston. Volaris will begin direct flights from Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio beginning July 1, 2025. Domestic airlines Aeromexico, Aerus, TAR, and Volaris offer flights to San Luis Potosi via Mexico City, Monterrey, Queretaro, and Guadalajara. (updated Jul 2024)

By carpooling There are shared rides offered on Blablacar, which are about 30-50% cheaper than intercity buses. Some examples with the approximate price (as of March 2022): • Querétaro: M$180 • León: M$160 • Guanajuato: M$160 • Zacatecas: M$170 • Ciudad Valles: M$250 • Aguascalientes: M$150

By bus The 2 Bus station (Terminal Terrestre Potosína) is fairly large with frequent service to major destinations, including Mexico City to the south and Monterrey to the north, both about 5 hours away. Inside the bus station is a Banorte ATM opposite of the taxi counter. There is a 1 local simple restaurant right next to the entrance of Building B (Edificio B). It offers a main dish for M$75 (March 2022). Several buses per day make the trip from Monterrey. Executive class tickets departing Central de Autobuses in Monterrey to Terminal SLP cost from M$800 to M$900 (August 2022) on lines like Grupo Senda, Omnibus de Mexico, or Futura Plus. Other options cost less, for example:

Apolo Platinum for M$400 (March 2022). This first-class bus departs in Monterrey near the bus station, next to the Hotel Salvador. The departures are at 10am and in the evening. Ask the bus company on whatsap

當地交通

On foot You can get around a great portion of the city on foot.

By public transport To go from A to B, Moovit covers the city. Most of the city bus lines are yellow, the other ones are blue (operated by Transporte Tangamanga). Buses must be flaged down at dedicated bus stops. Moovit don't always show the correct position of the bus stops. Have a look where other people wait for the bus or ask a local nearby. Only a few city bus lines go inside the centro historico, others go around it. The price is M$13.50 (March 2026) and is paid to the driver when entering the bus. The buses operate until 10pm.

By e-hailing Uber covers the city.

By taxi Taxis are cheap.

By sightseeing tour The city has trollies at very inexpensive prices.

必看景點

Church buildings 1 Catedral de San Luis Potosí, José María Morelos y Pavón 620. Possibly one of the foremost known Mexican cathedrals by sight, its construction started in 1670 and was completed in 1730. It has a baroque architectural design not unlike the basilica in Mexico City. (updated Aug 2016) 2 Templo de la Nuestra Senora del Carmen, Manuel José Othón 410, ☏ +52 444 812 2878. 18th-century Baroque church with notable paintings. (updated Nov 2020) 3 Templo de San Francisco de Asis, Avenida Universidad 180, ☏ +52 444 812 4646. Baroque specimen built around 1692. Its stature before the San Francisco garden foreground can be quite appealing. (updated Nov 2020)

Museums 4 Museo Federico Silva, Álvaro Obregón 80, ☏ +52 444 812 3848. W-M 10:00 - 19:00, closed Tu. Art museum specializing in contemporary sculpture, especially the works of sculptor Federico Silva, who employs cubist techniques with a strong Aztec influence. The museum frequently presents temporary exhibits featuring both Mexican and international artists. M$30 (M$15 for senior citizens and students), Free on Sunday. (updated Nov 2023) 5 Museo Nacional de Mascaras, Juan De Villerias 2, ☏ +52 444 812 3025. Tu-F 10ː00-17ː45, Sa 10ː00-16ː45, Su 10ː00-14ː30. Museum highlighting regional dance masks and culture from pre-Colombian times to the present. (updated Aug 2016) 6 Museo Regional Potosino, Calle de Galeana con Independencia (next to Templo de San Francisco), ☏ +52 444 812 0358. A place to further your knowledge about San Luis Potosi. Also, don't miss Plaza de Aranzazu adjacent. (updated Nov 2020) 7 Museo del Ferrocarril "Jesús García Corona", Manuel José Othón 0, ☏ +52 444 814 3589. Tu Th Sa Su 11ː00-15ː00; F 09ː00-15ː00; closed M. Train museum. (updated Nov 2020) 8 Museo Laberinto (Labyrinth Museum of Sciences and Arts), Blvd. Antonio Rocha Cordero, ☏ +52 444 102 7800. Museum showcasing art, technology, and science exhibits. (updated Nov 2020) 9 Casa Museo de Manuel José Othón (Museo Othoniano), M

體驗活動

Stroll through the Centro Histórico while the sun is fading and you will be able to take amazing photos of the beautiful architecture. During holiday periods (Christmas and Easter) there are twilight light shows in Plaza de Armas and Plaza de los Fundadores. It is a festival atmosphere with lots of people mingling in the plazas and surrounding streets. Stall holders sell colourful balloons and Mexican street snacks like corn-on-the-cob with cheese, butter, salt and lime.

1 Parque Tangamanga I, Av. Dr. Salvador Nava Martinez. It is the city's largest urban park with many attractions: a lake, garden, zoo, water park, planetarium, theater, auditorium, motocross area, model aircraft zone with runways, museum, small castle, park train and a lagoon-type waterfront from which to view the city skyline. From Alameda goes bus line 10 to near the northern entrance. The entry to the park is for free. It's open Tu-Su 6am-10pm, Mondays only in the morning. The whole park is closed, when it's too windy. (updated Apr 2022)

Spectator sports 2 Estadio Alfonso Lastras, Malaquita 1030, Valle Dorado, ☏ +52 444 115 5320.