San Antonio

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San Antonio

In the destination San Antonio and Austin.

In the photo: Conservatory at the San Antonio Botanical Garden

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The city

What to expect from San Antonio.

One of the largest cities in Texas, founded by the Spanish in 1718. The downtown has the River Walk, a pedestrian riverside promenade, the Alamo, the Cathedral of San Fernando and the Market Square market, and to the south are the Spanish missions listed by UNESCO. On the outskirts, the Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld San Antonio parks complete the trip for families.

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San Antonio River Walk
Riverside promenade

San Antonio River Walk

A pedestrian walkway a few metres below the streets, along the San Antonio River, with stone bridges, tour boats and restaurants, in the city centre.

The Alamo
Historic mission

The Alamo

The former Spanish mission of San Antonio de Valero, scene of the 1836 battle for Texas independence, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

San Antonio Missions
Historic mission

San Antonio Missions

Four 18th-century Spanish missions south of downtown, with stone churches still in use, listed by UNESCO together with the Alamo.

Market Square
Market

Market Square

San Antonio’s Mexican market in downtown, with craft shops, restaurants, music and plaza festivities.

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Tower of the Americas
Lookout

Tower of the Americas

A 229‑meter tower built for the 1968 world fair, with an observation deck and a revolving restaurant overlooking San Antonio.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Amusement park

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

An amusement park in a former limestone quarry northwest of San Antonio, with roller coasters and a water park included with admission.

SeaWorld San Antonio
Theme park

SeaWorld San Antonio

A marine theme park west of San Antonio, with marine animals, roller coasters and shows; the Aquatica water park is next door.

San Fernando Cathedral
Church

San Fernando Cathedral

Cathedral founded by settlers from the Canary Islands in 1731, on San Antonio’s main square, with light projections on the façade at night.

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