Mission san luis rey de francia facts

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1. The name of the city is San Luis Rey de Francia, which means "Saint Louis' Revenge."

2. It was once a French colony until it became part of Mexico in 1821.

3. In 1846, the Mexican army invaded and conquered it.

4. During the American Civil War, Confederate General Robert E. Lee led an attack on the city from its hilltop fortifications. He lost his army there and retreated to Richmond.

5. The city was the site of one of the first battles between the United States and Mexico. In 1847, Mexican forces attacked sailors from the U.S.S. Morley who were fishing off the coast. The Americans repelled the attack and killed hundreds of the Mexicans.

6. American colonists from California settled in Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in 1833. The area that is now the Mission is now part of a state park with many old adobe and tan cotton homes.

7. The city is known as the "Salado Capital of the World" because of the many artesian wells there that produce natural chlorine.

8. It has one of the oldest continuously operating mints in North America which was built in 1535 by the Spanish.

9. It has been suggested that author Charles Foster Kane spent time in the city. The American novelist and his family lived in a mansion that still exists near the city.

10. It is about an hour and a half's drive from the garlic capital, Pachuca.

11. The city has a Saturday market which is held in a large arena.

12. The city sits on a hill, which explains why it was an important defensive position during the Mexican-American War.

13. There is a long history of earthquakes in the area, which can be felt strongly there.

14. In 1916, an 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit; it was the strongest earthquake to hit Mexico in the last 100 years.

15. The city has a large underground drainage system because of this history of earthquakes.

16. The city is sometimes called the "Salad Bowl of Mexico" because of the large amount of salad crops there.

17. The name of the city was changed from "Naupaix" to "Naupli" in 1716.

18. In 1810, a large earthquake struck, destroying almost everything in the city.

19. It was not until 1863 that the city was re-founded.

20. The city was the site of the largest gold rush in Mexico when the California Railroad arrived there in 1881.

21. There are a large number of sotol plants in the area, which are used to make tequila.

22. The city is about 5 hours away from Mexico City by road.

23. It has a semi-arid climate.

24. It has been recently declared the "Salad Bowl of the World."

25. It has the highest number of golf courses per capita in the world.

26. It has the highest number of art galleries per capita in the world.

27. It has a large number of herbalists and potters, which explains the high number of handicraft shops.

28. It claims to have the highest number of roosters per capita in the world.

29. It is one of the most Peaceful 24 cities in the world.

30. The city is also one of the Top 5 Best Places to Live in Mexico.

31. It was also recently named one of the Best Places to Live in Latin America.

32. The city offers a large number of parks, recreational areas, and gardens.

33. It has a large number of museums including a national museum.

34. It offers a large number of theatres including an outdoor amphitheatre.

35. The city is the birthplace of the famous Mexican artist Antonio Casado.

36. One of the first schools in Mexico was founded there.

37. The city is home to the oldest bullring in Mexico.

38. The city offers a large number of nightlife activities.

39. The city is known for its annual "Festival Cervantino"

40. The city offers a large number of shopping opportunities.

41. The city is also known as the "Salad Bowl of Centra America"

42. The city offers a large number of festivals throughout the year.

43. It is famous for its carnival.

44. The city is one of the safest cities in Mexico.

45. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Mexico.

46. It is considered to be one of the most balanced places in Mexico.

47. The city has a good economy.

48. It has the largest number of millionaires per capita in Mexico.

49. The average house value in the city is about 5.4 million Mexican pesos (about 134,000 US dollars).

50. The city has a large number of schools and colleges.

51. The city has a high number of parks and gardens.

52. It is a hub for the automotive industry in Mexico.

53. It is the largest producer of vehicles in Mexico.

54. It is the home of Grupo Carso, one of the largest industrial companies in Mexico.

55. It is the location of the largest steel plant in Mexico.

56. The city has one of the highest internet penetration rates in Mexico.

57. The city has one of the highest gross domestic products in the state.

58. It is the location of the largest beer brewery in the world.

59. The city is known for its excellent medical care.

60. It is also known for its quality restaurants.

61. The city has a large number of luxury vehicles including Ferraris and Bentleys.

62. The city has the highest number of night clubs per capita in Mexico.

63. It is one of the most expensive cities in Mexico.

64. The city (and surrounding area) offers a large number of job opportunities.

65. It has a low rate of crime.

66. The city is consistently ranked as one of the safest places to live in Mexico.

67. The city has a good public transportation system.

68. It offers a large number of historical buildings.

69. The city has a large number of shopping centers and department stores.

70. The city has a good public school system.

71. The city offers a large number of libraries.

72. Many important streets, buildings and landmarks in Mexico City were built or inspired by this city.

73. The city has an excellent medical system.

74. The city has a well-respected university.

75. It has a good nightlife.

76. The city is located in one of the most fertile areas in Mexico.

77. The city is located on a lake, which makes it a popular summer destination.

78. The city has a large population of students.

79. The city is home to the largest population of Scots people outside of Scotland.

80. The city is the hub of the automotive industry in Mexico.

81. It has a large number of public parks.

82. The city offers a large number of historical buildings.

83. The city has many historic neighborhoods.

84. The city is home to the largest population of Armenians in the Americas.

85. The city offers a large number of medical facilities, including several private hospitals.

86. The city has the highest rate of internet users in the state.

87. The city has a large number of museums.

88. The city is the home of the oldest steel company in Mexico.

89. The city is becoming a popular hub for high tech industry.

90. The city has a large number of schools, including several private schools.

91. The city has a large number of art galleries.

92. The city has a large number of restaurants.

93. The city is known for its international food such as Pizza and American fast food chains.

94. The city is a center of craft beer brewing.

95. The city is also known for its mezcal.

96. The city has one of the highest literacy rates in the country.

97. The city has a large number of pharmacies.

98. The city has a large number of law firms.

99. The city has a large number of advertising agencies.

100. The city is the center of the automotive industry in Mexico.


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