Located upriver the San Antonio River, San Antonio is the capital of Texas state. It is the third largest city in Texas and the USA's largest military center. San Antonio, also known as "Alamo City", is the center of agriculture, industry, commerce, healthcare and finance in the state of Texas. The city has a population of over 1.3 million. San Antonio has alternately a dry or humid climate. It is renowned for its beautiful River Walk and for the Alamo.

San Antonio is one of the most popular tourist destination in the world. The Alamo is a shrine and museum situated in the heart of downtown. The River Walk, flowing through the heart of downtown, is the unique attraction of San Antonio. San Antonio is home to two major theme parks - Sea World San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. San Antonio is an international shopper's paradise. The La Villita historic area of downtown, situated along the River Walk, has been changed into an arts and crafts community. The 750 feets high Tower of the Americas lies in beautiful HemisFair Park. Other attractions include Brackenridge Park, the missions of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, the Witte Museum, the McNay Art Museum, and Splashtown San Antonio as well as the historic Menger Hotel.