Río Verde
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Rioverde is a city and its surrounding municipality
located in the south-central part of the state of San Luis Potosi
, Mexico
. It is the fifth-largest city in the state, behind San Luis Potosí
, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez
, Ciudad Valles
, and Matehuala
. The city had a 2005 census population of 49,183, while the municipality, of which it serves as municipal seat, had a population of 85,945 and an areal extent of 3,109.71 km² (1,200.07 sq mi). The population of its metropolitan area
, which includes the largest municipality of Ciudad Fernández
, was 126,997.
The city is well known for its spring, called Media Luna. The city has been growing faster in the last four years. Rioverde (Green River) lives up to its name in its rich surroundings and round the year pleasant weather. It is the birth place of singer Ana Bárbara
and composer Amador Ramos. The town has an Institute of Higher Education, the Technical Institute of Rioverde. It is one of the higher education federal institutes.
for its archaeological remains.
Las Grutas de la Catedral y del Ángel, are underground caverns situated near Rioverde, although slightly remote from federal highway Route 70. Las Grutas de la Catedral gets its name because the stalactites and stalagmites have formed a veritable cathedral in its interior with a pulpit, a choir and some bleaches.
Recently discovered Gruta del Ángel is located 700 meters from it. Named after stalactites and stalagmites that resemble an angel.
Also nearby attraction is Tamasopo
is located on federal highway 70 heading towards Ciudad Valles,S.L.P
Municipalities of Mexico
Municipalities are the second-level administrative division in Mexico . There are 2,438 municipalities in Mexico, making the average municipality population 45,616...
located in the south-central part of the state of San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí officially Estado Libre y Soberano de San Luis Potosí is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 58 municipalities and its capital city is San Luis Potosí....
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. It is the fifth-largest city in the state, behind San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí, commonly called SLP or simply San Luis, is the capital of, and most populous city in the Mexican state of the same name. The city lies at an elevation of 1,850 meters...
, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez
Soledad de Graciano Sánchez
Soledad de Graciano Sánchez is the second-largest city of the state of San Luis Potosí in Mexico. It lies adjacent to the east side of the state's capital city of San Luis Potosí in the west-central part of the state. The city is the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. The city had...
, Ciudad Valles
Ciudad Valles
Ciudad Valles is the second-largest city in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. It is located in the eastern part of the state at . The city is also the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of the same name. The city had a 2005 census population of 116,261, while the municipality's...
, and Matehuala
Matehuala
Matehuala is the fourth-largest city in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. It is located at around , at an elevation of about 1,500 m. Matehuala is also the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name, located in the northern part of the state, on the border with the southwestern...
. The city had a 2005 census population of 49,183, while the municipality, of which it serves as municipal seat, had a population of 85,945 and an areal extent of 3,109.71 km² (1,200.07 sq mi). The population of its metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
, which includes the largest municipality of Ciudad Fernández
Ciudad Fernández
Ciudad Fernández is a town and municipality in San Luis Potosí in central Mexico.-References:...
, was 126,997.
The city is well known for its spring, called Media Luna. The city has been growing faster in the last four years. Rioverde (Green River) lives up to its name in its rich surroundings and round the year pleasant weather. It is the birth place of singer Ana Bárbara
Ana Bárbara
Ana Bárbara is a Mexican Latin Grammy Award winner, songwriter, producer, and Grammy-nominated recording artist.-Early life and early career:...
and composer Amador Ramos. The town has an Institute of Higher Education, the Technical Institute of Rioverde. It is one of the higher education federal institutes.
Tourism
La Media Luna Laguna de la Media Luna is popular tourist site located 10 km. The lake gets its name for having the shape of a half moon. The area also includes a swimming and camping area. With depths of more than 50 meters and a sub aquatic cavern the area well known to scuba and scientific community in San Luis PotosíSan Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí officially Estado Libre y Soberano de San Luis Potosí is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 58 municipalities and its capital city is San Luis Potosí....
for its archaeological remains.
Las Grutas de la Catedral y del Ángel, are underground caverns situated near Rioverde, although slightly remote from federal highway Route 70. Las Grutas de la Catedral gets its name because the stalactites and stalagmites have formed a veritable cathedral in its interior with a pulpit, a choir and some bleaches.
Recently discovered Gruta del Ángel is located 700 meters from it. Named after stalactites and stalagmites that resemble an angel.
Also nearby attraction is Tamasopo
Tamasopo
Tamasopo is a municipality within the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. It is famous for its enchanting waterfalls within a lush rainforest.-External links:*...
is located on federal highway 70 heading towards Ciudad Valles,S.L.P