This Is San Antonio: A Local Xperiences Guide (Express Edition)

📍 Skip the Tourist Traps. Get the Real San Antonio.

Written by a Mexican-American local who's hosted travelers from different countries, led mural tours, and lived both sides of the border.

This isn't another generic guidebook.

It's 110+ pages of honest recommendations, hidden gems, cultural context, and budget-friendly tips you won't find anywhere else—from someone who didn't ask to move here, but fell in love with this city by showing it to others.

✨ What's Inside:

🏛️ 11 Must-See Places

• The Alamo (and why it's complicated for Mexican Americans)
• The River Walk (tourist gimmick or worth it? Both.)
• San Pedro Creek, Blue Star Arts Complex, Hays Street Bridge (hidden gems locals actually visit)
• Plus The Missions, La Villita, Market Square, The Pearl, and more

🌮 Food Culture Explained

• Tex-Mex vs. Mexican Food (and why one isn't "fake")
• Tacos 101: A love letter to breakfast tacos
• 16 restaurant recommendations from birria to BBQ to Mediterranean
• Budget breakdowns + what to order

🗓️ 4 Ready-Made Itineraries

• One Day: The Greatest Hits
• Weekend Warrior: Two Days, One Night
• Long Weekend: Three Days, Two Nights
• Bonus: "The I Live Here Now" Plan

🧳 Practical Guide

• Transportation (Uber, buses, scooters, walking)
• Where to stay (by neighborhood + budget)
• Weather & seasonal events (Fiesta, Día de los Muertos, Christmas)
• Money matters (tipping, sales tax, ATMs)
• 10 FREE attractions (save this list alone and you've made your money back)
• Safety & common sense

🌎 Why This Guide Is Different:

Bicultural Perspective Not Mexican enough for some. Not American enough for others. Which means I can bridge both worlds for you—with honesty, cultural respect, and zero gatekeeping.

Honest, Not Filtered I'll tell you what to skip, what's overhyped, and where locals actually go. No sponsorships, no affiliate links to hotels, no BS.

Built for Real Budgets Exact prices, transit costs, free alternatives, and budget reality checks. Whether you're backpacking or splurging, you'll know what things actually cost.

📖 Perfect For:

✅ First-time visitors who want more than "The Alamo and River Walk"
✅ Budget travelers who need honest price breakdowns
✅ Cultural explorers who want context, not just directions
✅ Longtime San Antonio residents ready to see their city with new eyes
✅ Spanish speakers or Mexican Americans navigating bicultural identity
✅ Anyone tired of generic TripAdvisor recommendations

🎁 What You Get:

• Instant download (PDF, 110+ pages, mobile-friendly)
• Lifetime access (download as many times as you need)
• Free updates (when I add new spots or fix errors)
• Audio version access coming Dec 12, 2025 (free update)
• Video guide access coming Dec 25, 2025 (free update)

💬 A Note from Cristina:

"I didn't ask to leave Guadalajara. My parents made that choice when I was 14. I was mad for years.

But hosting travelers from over 40 countries through Couchsurfing and Airbnb changed everything. I fell in love with San Antonio by showing it to others—seeing my city through their curious, excited eyes.

This guide is everything I wish I'd had when I first arrived: honest, specific, culturally grounded, and built for real people with real budgets.

If you've ever felt too Mexican for some spaces and too American for others, you'll understand why I wrote this. And if you haven't, maybe this guide will help you see why that perspective matters."

—Claudia Cristina Covarrubias Aguirre

🎉 Launch Special: 20% Off

Use code THANKSGIVINGSA at checkout for 20% off (valid Nov 21-30, 2025).

Regular price: $14.99 | Launch price: $1

🚀 Coming Soon:

📚 Deluxe Edition (Jan 2026) - 2,500+ word chapters with extended histories
🇲🇽 Spanish Edition (March 2026) - Culturally adapted, not just translated
🎧 Audio Version (Dec 2025) - Listen while you explore
🎥 Video Guide (Dec 2025) - Visual walkthroughs

❓ Questions?

Contact: local-xperience.com or DM me on Facebook @Local Xperiences