Hidden Sanctuary: the 18th-Century Desert Oasis Beckoning Travelers to San Luis Potosí

Cultural Tourism & Frontier Living Key Facts —Location. The Santuario del Desierto sits in Capulines, roughly 10 km west of the city of San Luis Potosí. —Origins. The current sanctuary was built in 1735, making the structure roughly 290 years old. —The Oasis. A natural spring feeds a small stream beside the church, creating a…