title: San Luis de la Paz
text: # San Luis de la Paz
  
  San Luis de la Paz is a city, and the surrounding municipality of the same name, 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.
  
  ## Population
  
  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 2020, the city had a population of 51,894. The municipality has an area of 2,031 km² (784 sq mi). Its largest other community is the town of Misión de Chichimecas, with a population of 9,609.
  
  ## 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.
  
  ## 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.
  
  