San Luis de la Paz

San Luis de la Paz, and its surrounding municipality of the same name, is a city located in the northeastern part of the state of Guanajuato in Mexico. San Luis de la Paz was founded on August 25, 1552, as a defensive town on the Spanish Silver Road, which linked the Zacatecas mines with Mexico City during the Spanish domination. It owes its name to the peace treaty between Otomi Indians, who were Spaniard allies, and the native Chichimecas, on the day of Saint Louis of France, August 25. San Luis de la Paz is also known as the Chichimeca Nation.

San Luis de la Paz
Area
 • Land2,030 km2 (780 sq mi)
Population
 • Total101,370
Websitehttp://www.sanluisdelapaz.com

Population data

The municipality lies adjacent to the southern border of the state of San Luis Potosi. The city serves as the seat of the municipality. At the Mexican census of 2009, the city had a population of 109,000 inhabitants. The municipality has an area of 2,030.14 km² (783.84 sq mi). Its largest other community is the town of Misión de Chichimecas.

History

Before the Spanish conquest, its territory was inhabited by Chichimeca Indians. It was home to the first Jesuit mission in Mexico, under whose administration it became a mining, agricultural, and cattle raising centre during Colonial times. Its mining support services reached their height during the Mineral de Pozos bonanza at the end of the 19th century. During the first half of the 20th Century it suffered from the instability of the Mexican Revolution and Cristero War. In the 1970s and 1980s, the economy was reactivated due to a new agricultural boom. At present, however, San Luis de la Paz is undergoing a recession and is seeking ways to diversify its economy.

Tourism

San Luis de la Paz is surrounded by many mountains and rock formations, like the Bernalejo hill and the Bridge of God.

The Paso de Vaqueros Canyon is 30 minutes outside the town of San Luis de la Paz. The Manzanares and San Juan Rivers are inside the canyon. Paso de Vaqueros is sought for rappelling, bungee jumping, swimming, rock climbing and hiking.[1]

Economy

San Luis de la Paz is considered to be the most important agricultural and commercial area of the Sierra Gorda (northeast zone) in the state of Guanajuato. Furthermore, it is also considered an ideal location to set up manufacturing firms.

References
  1. Quintanar Hinajosa, Beatriz, ed. (August 2010). "Guanajuato". Mexico Desconocido (Descubre Guanajuato Ruta de la Independencia Guia Especial) (in Spanish). Mexico City: Impresiones Aereas SA de CV: 15. ISSN 1870-9397.

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