Where is / Where is Mexico / Where is San Luis Potosi

Where is San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: February 08, 2026 12:41 PM ET

San Luis Potosí is both the name of a state and its capital city in Mexico. The state of San Luis Potosí is located in the central part of the country, in the region known as the Bajío. The state's capital, also called San Luis Potosí, is the largest city in the state and serves as an important cultural, economic, and political center. The city is known for its historic architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and is a hub for various industries, including automotive manufacturing and mining. San Luis Potosí is a region with a rich cultural heritage and a growing economy.

San Luis Potosi Location Map, Mexico

Facts about San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Country	Mexico
State	San Luis Potosí
Region	Central-Northern Mexico
Municipal Seat	San Luis Potosí
Named After	King Louis IX of France and the Potosí silver mines
Established	1592
Municipality Status	1826
Coordinates	22.1565° N, 100.9855° W
Total Area	1,443 sq km
Land Area	1,443 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2020)	911,908
Population Rank	Largest city in San Luis Potosí state
Major City	San Luis Potosí
Main Industries	Automotive, Manufacturing, Mining, Services
Major Airport	Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP)
Time Zone	Central Time (UTC-06:00)
Known For	Colonial architecture, mining history, industrial growth
Website	https://www.sanluis.gob.mx

Top Attractions in San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Historic Center of San Luis Potosí - UNESCO-listed area with colonial architecture and plazas
Catedral Metropolitana de San Luis Potosí - grand baroque cathedral in the main square
Plaza de Armas - central plaza surrounded by historic buildings
Museo Nacional de la Máscara - museum showcasing traditional and ceremonial masks
Centro de las Artes San Luis Potosí - cultural complex in a former prison
Jardín de San Francisco - picturesque garden near historic churches
Museo Federico Silva - contemporary sculpture museum
Teatro de la Paz - historic theater known for its elegant architecture
Calzada de Guadalupe - scenic avenue leading to the Guadalupe Sanctuary
Parque Tangamanga I - large urban park for recreation and outdoor activities

Distance from San Luis Potosí to Other Mexican Cities

San Luis Potosí to Zacatecas - 195 km (121 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Aguascalientes - 190 km (118 miles)
San Luis Potosí to León - 200 km (124 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Querétaro - 215 km (134 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Guanajuato - 190 km (118 miles)
San Luis Potosí to San Miguel de Allende - 195 km (121 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Saltillo - 385 km (239 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Monterrey - 510 km (317 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Guadalajara - 360 km (224 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Mexico City - 415 km (258 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Puebla - 500 km (311 miles)
San Luis Potosí to Tampico - 420 km (261 miles)

Location of Cities in Mexico

Where is Guadalupe	Where is Monterrey	Where is San Pablo De Las Salinas
Where is Hermosillo	Where is Morelia	Where is Santa Catarina
Where is Heroica Nogales	Where is Naucalpan De Juarez	Where is Soledad Diez Gutierrez
Where is Huixquilucan	Where is Nicolas Romero	Where is Tampico
Where is Iguala De La Independencia	Where is Nuevo Laredo	Where is Tapachula
Where is Irapuato	Where is Oaxaca De Juarez	Where is Tehuacan
Where is Ixtapaluca	Where is Orizaba	Where is Tepic
Where is Jalapa Enriquez	Where is Pachuca De Soto	Where is Texcoco De Mora
Where is Jiutepec	Where is Piedras Negras	Where is Tijuana
Where is La Paz	Where is Poza Rica De Hidalgo	Where is Tlalnepantla
Where is Leon	Where is Puebla De Zaragoza	Where is Tlaquepaque
Where is Los Mochis	Where is Puerto Vallarta	Where is San Luis Potosi
Where is Los Reyes	Where is Queretaro	Where is Tonala
Where is Manzanillo	Where is Reynosa	Where is Torreon
Where is Matamoros	Where is Salamanca	Where is Tuxtla Gutierrez
Where is Mazatlan	Where is Saltillo	Where is Uruapan Del Progreso
Where is Merida	Where is San Cristobal De Las Casas	Where is Veracruz
Where is Metepec	Where is San Juan Del Rio	Where is Villahermosa
Where is Mexicali	Where is San Luis Potosi	Where is Xico
Where is Mexico City	Where is San Luis Rio Colorado	Where is Zacatecas
Where is Minatitlan	Where is San Nicolas De Los Garzas	Where is Zamora De Hidalgo
Where is Monclova		Where is Zapopan