Timeline
07:01
Casa Navarro State Historical Park
Walk to Casa Navarro State Historical Park and find a clear view of the east. The Tower of the Americas will rise directly behind it on the chosen dates.
08:01
Walk to Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery for breakfast. It is open 24/7, so you can grab coffee and food immediately after the sunrise moment.
08:31
Stroll through Market Square - El Mercado. The shops open at 10 AM in summer and 10 AM in winter, giving you time to browse the 32 shops inside El Mercado and the specialty shops in Farmers' Market Plaza.
Local tip
The alignment dates are 31 Oct to 08 Nov and 03 Feb to 10 Feb. Arrive at Casa Navarro State Historical Park well before sunrise to secure a good spot. Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery is open 24/7, making it a reliable stop for breakfast regardless of the exact sunrise time.
Check before you go
- Market Square - El Mercado hours vary by season: summer 10AM-8PM, winter 10AM-6PM.
- Market Square is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- The sun alignment at Casa Navarro State Historical Park is computed and line of sight is not verified.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Antonio (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).