Centro is in San Luis Potosí.
Unlike the rest of the Altiplano, the residents in the capital city region mainly live in cities.
The mines spurred the early development of the city of San Luis Potosí. It played an important part in the war for Mexican independence along with other mining centers. In the War of Reform, the city was for a short time the capital of the country. The Mexican Revolution began with the escape of Francisco Madero from prison in San Luis Potosí.
The capital is one of the best in Mexico for colonial architecture. It is known for its strong artistic tradition. The Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes and the Instituto de Cultura de San Luis Potosí sponsor the Premio Nacional de Cuento (National Story Prize) to encourage good writers. An active music community led to the founding of the Orquesta Sinfónica de San Luis Potosí in 2000.
Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Pociano Arriaga) (IATA: SLP)