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San Luis Potosi, México

San Luis Potosí, officially the Free and Sovereign State of San Luis Potosí, is one of the 32 states which compose the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 59 municipalities and is named after its capital city, San Luis Potosí.

Type City

Why go

  • State of Mexico.
  • Served by Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP).

History

San Luis Potosí, officially the Free and Sovereign State of San Luis Potosí, is one of the 32 states which compose the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 59 municipalities and is named after its capital city, San Luis Potosí.

Airports

Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) 13 km to the centre
San Luis Potosí, SLP, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Aeromar, Volaris, AeroMéxico, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Mexico City, Cancun, Houston, Mcallen… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Villa de Arista Airport 57 km to the centre
Villa de Arista, SLP, MX
Outdoor
Rancho El Jaralito 60 km to the centre
Santa Maria del Rio, SLP, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SLP has direct flights to 6 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Mexico City, Cancun, Houston, Mcallen…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Luis Potosi, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach