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Things to see in San Luis Potosí (Mexico): 8 places and when to go
San Luis Potosí is a city in Mexico with around 992,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Food and drink (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí, Templo de Nuestra Señora del Carmen and Iglesa Nacional Presbiteriana, San Luis Potosi. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 22.1719, -101.0019
- Population
- About 992,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · Food and drink (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- GDL Guadalajara, 302 km as the crow flies
What to see in San Luis Potosí
The places in and around San Luis Potosí, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis PotosíBasilica in San Luis Potosí, Mexico5.1 km
- Templo de Nuestra Señora del CarmenReligious building in San Luis Potosí, Mexico3.7 km
- Iglesa Nacional Presbiteriana, San Luis PotosiTemples3.6 km
- Templo de San Agustín, San Luis PotosíChurch building in Mexico3.8 km
- Bodega Pozo de LunaWinery10 km
- ArchbishopBishop of higher rank in many Christian denominations8.3 km
- El Palacio de los EspíritusDistillery34 km
- Museo Nacional de la MáscaraMuseum in San Luis Potosí, Mexico3.7 km
When to go to San Luis Potosí
The best time to visit San Luis Potosí is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:47
- FebBest time11:16
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:31
- MayPossible13:04
- JunPossible13:21
- JulPossible13:14
- AugPossible12:46
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:28
- NovBest time10:55
- DecBest time10:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. In January, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Luis Potosí
The nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL, Guadalajara), 302 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Guanajuato6 places131 km
- Ent. A Xote14 places136 km
- Aguascalientes7 places137 km
- Querétaro24 places183 km
- Celaya6 places184 km
- San Jose de la Laja5 places202 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Luis Potosí?
The best known: Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, San Luis Potosí, Templo de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Iglesa Nacional Presbiteriana, San Luis Potosi, Templo de San Agustín, San Luis Potosí. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Luis Potosí?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39.
How do you get to San Luis Potosí?
The nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 302 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Luis Potosí as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Temples99 places for temples in Mexico, from Guanajuato to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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