Street covered with a colorful flower carpet under papel picado, Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí

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San Luis Potosí Highlands

A region of San Luis Potosí

The high desert of northern San Luis Potosí: Real de Catorce and the sacred Wixárika land of Wirikuta, Matehuala, ghost mining towns and Joshua-tree-like yucca forests.

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Pueblos Mágicos in San Luis Potosí Highlands

Getting around San Luis Potosí Highlands

Fly into San Luis Potosí (SLP).

Cities to start from: Matehuala

Most of the region is reached by road: a rental car is the easiest way to see several places in a day, and buses link the larger towns.

When to visit San Luis Potosí Highlands

Most of San Luis Potosí Highlands is at its best in February, March, April, and May.

Month-by-month climate on each Pueblo Mágico's page: Real de Catorce

Neighbouring regions

San Luis Potosí Middle Zone Sierra de Arteaga Monterrey and its mountains Zacatecas and its silver towns Aguascalientes Huasteca Potosina All regions →