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City and Municipality in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Photo: Luis Servin, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Rioverde is a small city in the south-central part of the state of San Luis Potosi in the Bajio region of central Mexico. The town has a picturesque colonial centro but is most visited by travelers who enjoy natural attractions, like Laguna de la Media Luna.
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Regional history museum with displays explaining historical events and development of the town and its local region. Lots of artifacts including indigenous jewelry and tools, cooking implements from the 17th through early 20th century. Small, but interesting. Most displays are in Spanish only.
Historical main church of Rioverde. Franciscan missionaries arrived in Rioverde in the early 17th century, building a smaller church and rectory using adobe. The current church began construction in 1743 and seems to have been almost continually rebuilding and growing ever since, though the church was complete by 1782. The current rectory dates from 1852, replacing the original adobe structure. In 1976, the church's massive 60-m-high bell tower collapsed in a cloud of brick and mortar dust, killing a 13-year-old boy. The bell tower was re-built in 1980. The church is a neoclassical design with ornately painted ceilings in the main nave and numerous paintings, statues, and other religious artwork on its walls, altars, and side chapels.
Popular recreational park with the Rio Verde running through it and various freshwater springs including those feeding pools at a consistently warm 38 °C. The park includes a large lake for swimming that includes a diving platform. A 50-m-deep pool is used by local scuba divers who enjoy its clear waters. The park has a large free parking area, allows camping, and has food vendors on site. Floats and snorkling masks are available for rent.
Cave of the Cathedral and Angel
The cathedral cave is an impressively large open space with stagmites, stalactites, and natural formations. A guided cave tour will take about 90 minutes. Sturdy boots and clothing are recommended. Camping on the grounds is allowed and cabanas can be rented. There are numerous hiking trails through the mountainous forests. There's a rustic pavilion, a treehouse, and a swinging suspension bridge. The access road is in rough condition and the caves are about 20 km from the highway, a 4WD truck is recommended, particularly during wet weather. The path through the cave is fairly rough with wet spots and requires some climbing and getting around obstacles. It would be best for visitors in fairly good physical condition. Children older than 5 years old are allowed but those under 5 are not recommended to visit.
Bright, clean Mexican breakfast restaurant in downtown Rioverde. Fresh breaked breads like conchas, chilaquiles, and various egg dishes like huevos rancheros. Great fresh brewed coffee.
Casual restaurant with a rock music theme. Serves burgers, sandwiches and grilled meats. Drinks include aguas frescas (served in 1-litre glass) and a selection of locally brewed craft beers.
Clean, modern casual seafood restaurant serving ceviche, big shrimp cocktails, and grilled fish served in a variety of ways.
Modern, comfortable hotel with clean rooms. On-site restaurant and outdoor swimming pool available.
Cozy boutique hotel in an old sugar mill. Rooms are spacious, clean, well-equipped and air conditioned. Swimming pool with jacuzzi available. On-site restaurant available. Spacious grounds include volleyball court, soccer field, and playground for kids. Friendly staff.
Cozy hotel with a country feel on the banks of the Rio Verde. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Friendly owners and staff. Swimming pool with bar. On-site restaurant available.
Basic hotel with dated decor (some rooms have air conditioning, which is offered at an extra charge). Ample off-street parking. On-site restaurant. Cheap rates, but don't expect what you don't pay for.
The town's traditional Mexican marketplace is full of fresh produce vendors, butchers with fresh meat, and food stalls where you can buy prepared regional dishes at low prices.
By bus
Rioverde is served by very frequent departures from San Luis Potosi. Autonaves buses leave every 30 minutes during the day and only somewhat less frequently at night.
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