Texas

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Missions and Mexicana

City Life

Mañana, mañana

This Tex-Mex southern city is a laid-back liaison between Latin America and the Wild West…

San Antonio is blossoming into one of America’s biggest cities, but its proximity to the Mexican border keeps the pace nice and slow. The River City may be spread out, but much of what you’ll need can be found in and around downtown, along the prettily pedestrianised canal that cuts through San Antonio’s oldest streets. The River Walk attracts people at all hours, strolling along the footbridges and foliage, and stopping for burgers or burritos. The buildings get interesting on the edges of downtown: look out for Mexican murals and rainbow shades of pinks, blues, yellows and greens, and, in King William, easily frightened visitors might want to avoid the series of slightly creepy, enormous, dilapidated homes. The city is also home to several Spanish missions, built in the 18th century.