The Atlas Obscura Guide To San Luis Potosí

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Updated February 21, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in San Luis Potosí

The church from the front

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

The Church in the Desert

Past the hills and beyond the graveyard, this church feels extremely out of place.

The caravel chandelier in the Church of San Francisco

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Crystal Caravel Chandeliers

These sailing ship-shaped chandeliers are believed to have been a gift inspired by faith.

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View of the crater from the rim

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La Joya Honda

Legend has it thieves once stashed their treasures in this crater in the Mexican desert.

22 miles from San Luis Potosí

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