Silent Procession

Of penitential character, the Silent Procession takes place on Good Friday, starting at Plaza del Carmen as it was the Carmelite monks who since 1954 established this devotion in the state capital of San Luis Potosí, and around the Cathedral, following the processional trace of monastic convents in the 17th century, located in the Historic Center.

The procession comprises 28 fraternities that carry images depicting the various Stations of the Cross, and participants dress in frocks alluding the colors of their parish. Some groups of ladies wear black veil and comb fashioned Andalusian, other ladies wear traditional rebozo (shawl) from Santa Maria del Río. It takes approximately 4 hours, as the column stops to listen to sorrowful chants and the brothers to rest from their heavy load.

Along the route, chairs are placed for visitors as well as local stalls, to observe the passage of the procession and participate in the mysticism that unites the people of San Luis Potosi.

Fiesta de Luz  When light is used to make art, when a monument comes alive and becomes color tones and dances, is known as the “Festival of Light,” where the light itself is the brush and the monument, its canvas. Including the history and traditions of each place where it projects.The “Festival of Light” is projected onto the facade of historic buildings with audiovisual sequences that highlight its architectural beauty. Vialucis Potosino The Cathedral, an old building from 1600’s and remodeled in the late 19th century, is endowed with magical colors describing our indentity. Easter Edition check dates .

Holy Week (Easter) 2023 Tours

Tour to  Santuario del Desierto and  San Jose Dam Departure 10am from hotels. Operates only Sunday April 2 Cost $ 700 adult, $ 400 child. Includes transportation and guide. Duration 3 hrs. Reservation required.

REAL DE CATORCE Departure 7:00am from hotels. Operates April 1, 4, 8. Adult Cost $ 2,000 $ 1,100 child. Includes transportation from SLP, guided tour, entrance to Mint House, local museum, tunnel crossing, insurance & guide. Duration 12 hours. Reservation required.

TAMASOPO AND PUENTE DE DIOS WATERFALLS Departure 7:00am from hotels. Operates on  April 3, 6, 9 Cost Adult $ 2,200 $ 1,100. Includes transportation, entrance, lifejacket, insurance & guide. Duration 12 hours. Reservation required.

REBOZO (SHAWL) OF SANTA MARIA DEL RIO  Departure 9:30am from hotels. Operates April 1, 5, 7, 10, 11. Cost: $ 900 adult, $ 600 child. Includes transportation, entrance fees and guide. Duration 4 hours. Reservation required.

MEXICAN HACIENDAS Departure 9:30am from hotels Operates April 11. Cost: $ 1,100 adult, $ 600 child. Includes transportation, entrance fees and guide. Duration 4 hours. Reservation required.

PEDESTRIAN TOUR IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AND LEONORA CARRINGTON MUSEUM Departure: 10:00 hrs. from Hotel Napoles, next to the Plaza del Carmen. Operates April 7. Cost: $ 800 adult, $ 600 child. Duration 4 hours. Reservation required.

SILENT PROCESSION Friday 7th April, 8pm

CITY OF SAN LUIS & REAL DE CATORCE 2023 Day 1: Hotel Napoles registration, city tour with tram Day 2: Tour to Real de Catorce. Day 3: Tour to Santa Maria del Rio. Includes: 3 nights in 3* Hotel Nápoles, 3 American breakfasts, 2 tours (with transportation and guide), tram and insurance. Cost per person $ 5,900, double occupancy. Under 11 years $ 3,000, in a room with their parents.

CITY OF SAN LUIS & TAMASOPO WATERFALLS  Day 1: Hotel Napoles 3* registration, city tour with tram. Day 2: Tour to Santa Maria del Rio. Day 3: Tour to Puente de Dios and Tamasopo Waterfalls. Includes: 3 nights in 3 stars Hotel Nápoles; 3 American breakfasts, 2 tours (with transportation and guide), tram & insurance. $ 6,900 Cost per person in double occupancy. Under 11 years $ 3,000 in parents room.

CHILD: under 11 years, presenting credentials.
All tours guided by certified SECTUR guides.
Excursions include liability insurance.

DANZON FRIDAY, Palacio Municipal