San Antonio is a relaxed Texas city with the Alamo, a mission trail that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the lively River Walk and some of the best Tex-Mex anywhere. Spring and fall are best; summers are hot.
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Best: March, April, May, June, October, November, December
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How long to stay
2–4 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 3h from the US East Coast, 9.5h from Europe, 18.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Visit the River Walk in the morning or after sunset to avoid the heat and crowds.
- Reserve the Alamo timed-entry tickets in advance.
- Mission San Jose, Concepcion, San Juan and Espada are a 4-hour bike ride or short drive.
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