San Luis Potosí
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The city of San Luis Potosí
Population: 629,208 inhabitans
Population of the Metropolitan Zone: 798,782 inhab. (Source: INEGI, Population Census, Year 2000).
Altitude: 6150 feet above sea level (1877 meters).
Location: 22o 19'12' North latitude and 100o58'38' West longitude
Foundation Date: November 3rd., 1592.
Climate:Generally, the city offers great weather year-around. Average annual temperature is 67oF, (17.6oC). Highest temperature is 97oF (36oC), the lowest 29oF (2.4oC). The rainy season runs from May to September. Lower temperatures are to be expected between November ans March.
Commerce:It is the economic activity with the highest occupational index in the city. Modern Shopping Centers have been built around town, wich offer all kinds of merchandises. In the Historical City, the Hidalgo and Zaragoza streets, closed to vehicular traffic, offer the opportunity to buy handicrafts, candies, clothes and every kind of souvenirs, here many smalls shops and also the typical markets are located within walking distance.
Industry: Among the most important are the mining, metal-mechanic, chemical, textile and food industries.




"La Catedral"
The Cathedral

"Real Caja"
Royal Treasure Building

"Palacio Municipal"
City Hall

"Palacio de Gobierno"
Government's Palace

SLP

Town of "Santa María del Río"

Federico Silva Museum

"Enchiladas Potosinas"
Typical dish of the city

Chocolates

"Museo Nacional de la Mascara"
National Mask Museum

"Templo del Carmen"
Carmen Church

San Juan de Dios Church

San Franciso's Church

Temple of St Agustine

"Capilla Aranzazú"
Aranzazu Chapel

Aranzazu Chapel

"Capilla de Loreto"
Loreto Chapel

"Capilla de Loreto"
Loreto Chapel

"Arcos Ipiña"
Ipiña Building

"Edificio de la Universidad"
University Building

"Jardín Colón"
Colon Square

"Caja del Agua"
Water Reservoir

"Templo de San Sebastian"
San Sebastian Church

San Miguelito Church


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