Funky Art, Waterfalls, and Heat Exhaustion in Mexico
San Luis Potosí
I booked a trip for my son and me. It was supposed to be a relaxing and adventurous 4-day trip in Mexico.
While searching for a quick getaway, I found a hidden gem in central Mexico: San Luis Potosí. If you are not familiar with San Luis Potosí, it is a state in central Mexico.
We traveled in May and stayed for about 4 days. It was a quick getaway.
On our first morning, we checked into our hotel. The charming city has shops, markets, cathedrals, and museums. It was so hot it made me sick.
I found this interesting museum and wanted to check it out.
Museo Leonora Carrington used to be a penitentiary, and now it is a museum dedicated to the artist Leonora Carrington. The art displayed is funky and cool. I love funky art, and this place had some interesting pieces, to say the least.
The museum is an open area, with displays in small rooms that used to be old prison cells. Knowing that made it even spookier. I had plans to see another museum but didn’t make it because I got sick. I heard good things about it, so I will go back to see Edward James’ Surrealist Garden. It is located in the rainforest of the Huasteca Potosina region in Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
After we left the museum, we walked the surrounding area. A walkway runs down the middle of the street and features historical figures and monuments.
We stopped to see the cathedral. I love churches, so I always place them on my itinerary. The designs and carvings on each wall softly reflect the light coming through the windows above. The marble pillars are carved with religious symbols, and the ceiling is covered with them. It is so beautiful.
The next day, I was still feeling sick and hadn’t slept that night. I was not up for traveling, but we had a four-hour bus ride to our next destination. Our next stop was Ciudad Valles. It was the most adventurous stop on our trip.
Ciudad Valles
The bus ride was not bad; I was able to sleep, and the bus had A/C, so it was bearable.
Once we arrived, we made our way to the next hotel, and thank God it had A/C. I spent most of the time in the room resting while my son walked the little town, checking everything out.
The town is small; the walkways are small and jam-packed with shops, markets, vendors, and little taco shops found around every corner. The town is small and run-down, but it has its own culture and charm.
I don’t have any pics of the town. My son took some, but for some reason I can’t open them. If I ever get them open, I will post them.
The next day, we took a 2-hour trip to the countryside outside this little town. I still wasn’t feeling all too good and didn’t want to go, but our tour guide, Angel, promised he would take care of me, so I decided to go.
I am glad I did, and Angel kept his promise; he made sure that if I needed anything, he or my son would take care of it.
Cascadas de Micos
It was a beautiful spot we visited. The area is Cascadas de Micos.
I am glad I went; I did start feeling better. I mainly sat by the waterfalls and rested under the trees. Even though the trip started rough, I got overheated. The trip ended beautifully, and this made it all worthwhile.
