Matehuala
Founded in 1682 on what was then a contested frontier between several colonial jurisdictions, Matehuala is a highland city in the northern part of San Luis Potosí, sitting near the border with Nuevo León. The city's name is thought by some to derive from a Nahuatl phrase, though no etymology has been confirmed. It sits within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region, and has a Wikivoyage entry reflecting steady independent traveller interest.
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- Population77,328
- Nearest water from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
Matehuala: quick answers
Where is Matehuala?
Matehuala is in Mexico.
How do you get to Matehuala?
The nearest airport is San Luis Potosí (SLP), about 2 hr 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Matehuala?
The warmest month is June, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is September, with about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Matehuala?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Matehuala?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Real de Catorce.