Pedestrian Tour in San Luis Potosí Downtown Historic District

5.0
(25 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The city of San Luis Potosí has ​​more than 430 years of history. Its cultural wealth is expressed in the architecture of its buildings, squares, gardens and temples. Enjoy the Historic Center just as its citizens do. Our guides are accredited by the federal government of Mexico.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the eastern part of the square where there are some stairs and the "San Luis Minas del Potosí" sign with the city's coat of arms.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    After recognizing the viceregal origins of the founding of the city, we will enter the patio of the Central Building of the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí to learn about the dynamics of the religious orders in the life of Potosí society in those times of New Spain , and how the venue has evolved over time; always with an educational vocation.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This building was used to collect the contributions of the famous "Quinto Real", in addition to protecting the Gold and Silver productions of the Potosí miners. This facility is currently a cultural center administered by the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will discover the surroundings of the Old Franciscan Convent. We will visit the Guerrero Garden, the temple of San Francisco de Asís, the Santo Entierro alley and the Plaza de Aránzazu while we describe the most notable iconography and the uses that the citizens of San Luis Potosí currently have.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will walk from the Guerrero Garden, passing through the Former Agustino Convent and until arriving at the Plaza del Carmen where we will see the exterior of two buildings: The National Mask Museum and the Peace Theater. We will visit the interior of the Temple of San Elías and interpret the iconography of its façade, altarpiece, the altar of the seven princes and the dressing room of the Virgin of Carmen.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will walk from Plaza del Carmen to reach the Jardín Hidalgo or Plaza de Armas. We will see the exterior of the Government Palace, the Old City Hall and the State Congress. We will interpret the façade iconography of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Luis Potosí and the most interesting facts about its history. We will conclude our tour passing by the garden kiosk to return to Plaza Fundadores, our meeting point.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Auténtico San Luis

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