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Municipality and town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Photo: Herminio Alonso Guerrero, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Mexquitic de Carmona is a small village of about 1500 people (2020) in San Luis Potosí state in the Bajío in Mexico. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and is set next to a man-made lake.
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Presa de Mexquitic de Carmona
You can walk over the dam.
Parroquia San Miguel de Mexquitic
Colonial era church and Franciscan convent, founded in 1701, with some interesting artwork and neoclassic architecture, dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel (the town's patron saint).
Small zoo with birds, monkeys, tiger, bear, wolves and more. Play area for kids and an outdoor picnic area, close to the lake.
Mirador Damian Carmona
It's a 15 min hike uphill but the views of the lake and town are the best anywhere.
Casual local restaurant with lake views from an outdoor patio deck. Serves breakfast (eggs or chilaquiles) and antojitos (light fare) including soups, birria, quesadillas and gorditas.
Cozy, quaint, comfortable hole in the wall with good regional cuisine and cold drinks. Relaxing place to hang out but can get crowded on weekends (which is the only time they're open).
Funky traditional hole in the wall serving regional dishes in a casual environment. Barbacoa is the house specialty though they are also known for their caldo de camarones (served only on Sunday).
Locally made pulque, natural and flavored. Try the guava pulque.
Hotel rooms and cabins (sleep 4) for rent in a family park atmosphere with games, mini-golf, zip lines, etc.
By car
Mexquitic de Carmona is located about 25 km northwest of San Luis Potosi on federal highway MEX 49 (Carr. Zacatecas-San Luis Potosi).
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San Luis Potosí · Regional · SLP
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