Cheap Flights to San Luis Potosi with Viva

San Luis Potosí is a landlocked city in Central Mexico’s region of Bajio. Named after a former French king, the city was famous for its nearby gold and silver mines. Today, it is a major industrial hub, though there’s still plenty to see and do. The historic center is a UNESCO-listed site and local attractions include architectural gems, churches, museums, plazas, and parks.

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What to Do in San Luis Potosí

• Take a walk around the atmospheric historic city center and admire the beautiful buildings around the Plaza de Armas.
• Buy local food and handicrafts at the weekend Mercado Hidalgo.
• Marvel at the ornate Catedral de San Luis Potosí, a Baroque jewel from the 1600s.
• Relax in the large Parque Tangamanga II, located on the site of an old airport.
• Appreciate contemporary art in Museo Federico Silva.
• Watch a show in the grand French-style Teatro de la Paz.
• Spend a lively evening in the cafes and clubs along La Calle San Francisco.

San Luis Potosí Cuisine

Many mobile food vendors are spread across the city, offering quick bites like white corn on the cob, tamales, and tacos. Local dishes to try include bocoles—cornmeal biscuits stuffed with meat, potato, and beans— and the chili beef or pork known as picadillo. For a sweet treat, sample goat milk dulce de leche or candied fruits from the prickly pear cactus.   

Arriving in San Luis Potosí from the Airport

The most convenient way to travel between the airport and city is by taxi; you can pre-pay for your ride inside the airport.

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