Native Americans, Colonial Spain, the Canary Islands, Old Mexico, Germans, the Wild West, and the Deep South cross paths in San Antonio. Stroll along the River Walk, shop in Mexican markets, and absorb the imagery of our impressive art scene. In San Antonio, tradition and cosmopolitan style sidle up for a one-of-a-kind-ride.
With more twists and turns than the River Walk – and more faces than the façade of the Alamo – San Antonio proudly wears its culture on its sleeve. Read more
San Antonio is steeped in deep Latino roots as well as a fusion of other cultures that have shaped the city’s diversity. Cultural treasures abound, from neighborhood nooks lined with galleries to major venues.
Immerse yourself in San Antonio's colorful history, Texas hospitality, and cultural diversity.
May: Fiesta San Antonio
San Antonio’s famous ten-day party has been going strong for 118 years. A flurry of parades, performance, feasts and art gives you hundreds of events to choose from. Admission.
Sights and Sounds of Fiesta!
June: Texas Folklife Festival
The annual tribute to Texas’ diverse heritage spotlights the music, dance, art, craft and food of the dozens of cultures that shaped Texas, from the Czechs to the Wendish, to the Asians. Admission.
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