San Luis Potosí, Mexico

A Tulsa Sister City Since 1980

Partnership Chair: Clark Frayser

Honorary Ambassador: Councilor Karen Gilbert

  • San Luis Potosí is a historic region northwest of Mexico City known for its colonial architecture, cultural traditions, and population of more than 2.6 million. Its name honors King Louis IX of France and the silver-rich mines of Potosí, Bolivia.

  • The San Luis Potosí logo features the Caja de Agua, an ornate historic water box that symbolizes the city’s resilience and ingenuity. The logo color is inspired by the stone used in the Caja and many of the city’s historic buildings. A replica of this iconic structure, gifted to Tulsa by San Luis Potosí, is now installed at Tulsa Botanic Garden.

Recent Partnership Activities:

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Sister City Film Series: “Roma”
Sister City Film Series: “Roma”

Tulsa Global Alliance partnered with Circle Cinema and Tulsa Botanic Garden for a special screening of Roma, marking the first showing in the upcoming Sister City Film Series that celebrates global stories through film and community connection.

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A New Landmark of Friendship: The Caja de Agua at Tulsa Botanic Garden
A New Landmark of Friendship: The Caja de Agua at Tulsa Botanic Garden

Tulsa and its Sister City San Luis Potosí celebrated the unveiling of the Caja de Agua Fountain, a gift of art and friendship that now stands as a lasting symbol of international connection at the Tulsa Botanic Garden.

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Event: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Caja de Agua Gifted to Tulsa
Event: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Caja de Agua Gifted to Tulsa

Join us on Sunday, October 19 at 4 p.m. to unveil the newly installed Caja de Agua Fountain at the Tulsa Botanic Garden.

The public is invited to attend the celebration. Free admission to the Garden will begin at 3 p.m., with the ribbon cutting scheduled for 4 p.m. The Garden will close at 5 p.m.

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"Roma" at Circle Cinema
"Roma" at Circle Cinema

Tuesday, October 14th, 7:30-10:00pm

Celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month & 45 Years of Tulsa-San Luis Potosí! Special Offer & Tickets

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The 45th Anniversary Sister City Series: San Luis Potosí
The 45th Anniversary Sister City Series: San Luis Potosí

Welcome to the first feature in our Sister City Summer Series, a weekly spotlight on Tulsa’s global connections. For the next nine weeks, Tulsa Global Alliance will be sharing stories from each of our Sister Cities, celebrating 45 years of cultural exchange, international friendship, and local impact.

We begin with San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Tulsa’s very first Sister City and a partnership that continues to thrive through education, civic collaboration, and deep personal connections.

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Partnership Highlights

  • Supports student exchanges and growing educational collaboration between Tulsa schools, the University of Tulsa, and universities in San Luis Potosí

  • Celebrates the gift of the historic Caja de Agua replica, now installed at Tulsa Botanic Garden as a monument of friendship

  • Facilitates civic cooperation, including firefighter training support, fire equipment donations, and supports reciprocal visits between the city public-safety teams

  • Participates in cultural festivals, delegations, and community events that highlight the heritage and traditions of San Luis Potosí

Get Involved!

Tulsa’s Sister City partnerships rely on volunteers, host families, and supporters who help build meaningful global connections. Here are ways to engage with the San Luis Potosí partnership:

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