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San Luis Potosi is truly an incredibly beautiful city. When you step foot in this city, is it like you have time travelled to the past, but at the same time you haven’t left the present, and quite possibly it gives you a glimpse of the future.
San Luis Potosi was first inhabited by several groups of nomad tribes including the Quachichitl, the Chichimecas, and the Tlaxcaltecas. Spanish colonization began with the construction of the first Franciscan mission in 1583. Nine years later, in 1592, San Luis Potosi officially became a city. The city grew quite rapidly due to the wealth that the gold and silver mines provided. The city became important during Mexico’s presidential election of 1910. The acting president, Porfirio Diaz, incarcerated his competition, Francisco I. Madero, in an attempt to rig the elections. Madero was able to escape and lead a revolution agains Diaz. As the city grew in importance, so did the population. Today, the city has become a commercial center because of its perfect location right in the center of Mexico’s top three most important cities, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
As mentioned earlier, the city of San Luis Potosi is truly a marriage between the old and the new. All it takes is a stroll down the streets of downtown for one to travel to a distant past, as far as architecture is concerned. The baroque, neoclassic, and eclectic architechtural styles really stand out. For instance, La Plaza de Armas is like travelling back to the 1770s when the cathedral and the governor’s palace were built. Today, it is the perfect spot for families to spend their afternoons enjoying a delicious snack or simply a stroll enjoying the architectural splendor of these buildings. Speaking of architectural splendors, you can’t miss the Templo de Nuestra Senora del Carmen, which is an incredible temple. This particular church is considered to be one of Mexico’s best churches and all you need to see is the colorful tiled domes to agree with this designation. The Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi (Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi) is another historical must-see building, and it dates back to 1624 when it was a Jesuit College. The bullring, Plaza de Toros Fermin Rivera, is one stop you cannot afford to miss.
In contrast to the historical, San Luis Potosi has some incredibly modern and rather interesting buildings. For instance, Laberinto Museum of Science and Arts is a museum of visual magnitude; it is huge. It has six room (or galleries) for the public to enjoy and intereact. As the name tells us, the museum has galleries of art, science, and technology. What’s most, outside you can just linger around the beautiful gardens. The tallest building is Building EME and measure over 200 feet and has 17 floors.
After admiring the city’s beauty I recommend you visit other attractions, such as the Museo Nacional de Mascaras (National Museum of Masks), which has more than 1500 masks. Parque Tangamanga I is a park that includes a lake, a planetarium, and even a theater. If you happen to visit during Easter, you’ll bear witness to one of the nations most elaborate procession of the Pasion de Cristo (The Passion of the Christ). More than 6,000 people attend this event, which takes place right on the streets. Also during the month of April is the Festival de San Luis (San Luis Festival), which includes modern dances, popular music, and a full exposition of art and culture. The National Fair (Feria Nacional Potosina) takes place during August and the events include plays, cattle expositions, gastronomic displays, and some of the nation’s most important celebrities visit. Lastly, if you visit during the winter months you’ll be so delighted by the lights displays. The main buildings are dressed in colorful Christmas lights that are made to dance to music.
After all this visiting, you’ll break an appetite. Trust me; in this city you’ll never go hungry as you’ll be treated to the best fusion of indigenous and Spanish cuisine. One dish you must try is the famous Enchiladas Potosinas, which is the local’s spin on the traditional Mexican dish of enchiladas. They are bright orange due to the special sauce they use and they’re served with a side of refried beans. Also take a bite or more of the Tacos Rojos Potosinos , which are tacos made with chicken and cheese and are served with grilled carrots and potatoes. One place you can go to enjoy San Luis Potosi’s culinary delicacies is La Corriente (The Current), which not only has some of the city’s best Mexican food but it also has a dynamic happy hour. If you’re in the mood for Mexican food but with a more sophisticated atmosphere, then go to La Virreina (The Viceroy), where there is «white-glove» service. But don’t leave the city without stopping by at the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious taco along with a nice cold beer, La Fragua Steak Taco.
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I’m an English instructor. I love my career because it allows me to work with students of all ages (from children in kindergarten to mature adults in college) and walks of life. I have a B.A. in English from San Diego State University and have recently obtained my M.A., also in English, from National University. During my free time I travel and write short articles for the Patawalk Virtual Tours website (www.patawalk.com). This site takes visitors into fully mapped virtual tours in 360 formats of amazing places such as Cancun, Mexico. It’s like being there!
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