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About San Antonio
San Antonio boasts numerous attractions including the Alamo, the
internationally acclaimed Riverwalk located downtown, the San Antonio Missions
National Historic Park containing the oldest church in the United States, La
Villita, one of the original settlements, and the 750 foot Tower of the
Americas. San Antonio is home to theme parks: Sea World of Texas and Six Flags of Texas Fiesta Texas. The multipurpose Alamodome is home to the
NBA San Antonio Spurs as well as many other events. The city is centrally located for many outdoor activities
and is close to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Home to ten colleges and universites, four military bases, and biomedical industrial institutions, San Antonio offers diverse educational and employment opportunities. The University of Texas Health Science Center, The University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word, Trinity University, and St. Mary's University and Law School are some of the institutions of higher learning which are readily available.
San Antonio Links
San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Founded in 1718, San Antonio is the 8th largest city in the United States with
a population of 1,212,500. The city is considered one of America's most attractive
and livable cities, and maintains the atmosphere of a smaller town. San Antonio
has a distinctive multicultural legacy that includes Spanish,
Western, German, and Mexican influences.
UTHSCSA and its affiliated hospitals are tertiary referral centers located in a
suburban environment. The cost of living is lower than many parts of Texas and
the USA, with a wide variety of houses, apartments and condominiums in close
proximity to the medical center.