Aguascalientes is a city in central Mexico known for the Spanish colonial buildings in its historic center.
In the Plaza Patria is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, with 18th century paintings by Miguel Cabrera.
The Government Palace, dating from the 17th century, is known for its numerous carved interior arches.
The National Museum of Death exhibits funerary art and objects from pre-Columbian times to the present.
Aguascalientes is a dynamic and prosperous city. It is well known for its textiles and for its San Marcos Fair, as well as in the field of fiesta brava (bullfighting).
The city of Aguascalientes was founded in 1575 to accommodate merchants traveling the Silver Route.
Today it houses beautiful architecture, both civil and religious, especially from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries, which combines magnificent examples of baroque, neoclassical and eclectic styles.
Visit Aguascalientes and fall in love with its colorful beauty!
The name Aguascalientes is due to the abundance of hot springs in the area.
The name given to the city at its founding on October 22, 1575 was Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de las Aguas Calientes (Our Lady of the Assumption of the Hot Waters).
Its architecture in the historic center where you can notice how time left the Spanish heritage in different buildings and streets of this city.
It also stands out for its amazing cultural offer. Here you can find art museums of world-renowned artists such as the great sculptor Jesús F. Contreras and the magnificent engraver José Guadalupe Posada, creator of La Catrina and a native of this city.
And the San Marcos Fair in the months of April and May. In addition to seeing the livestock exhibition, you can enjoy musical and charrería shows, mechanical games, culinary delights, among others. A festival of international stature!
Aguascalientes is divided into 4 traditional neighborhoods with different personalities delimited by a church, a beautiful garden and a community of bullfighters, engravers or artisans, which give them a unique charm.
These are:
Nieto Street, where you can find many typical handicrafts of this beautiful city.
The Fair of Mexico, as it is also known, is a showcase of the best of art and popular culture that offers fun activities for the whole family.
Concerts by internationally renowned artists, the most notable bullfighting and cattle exhibition in Latin America and an exciting casino are some of the attractions that, year after year, captivate millions of visitors.
In this extraordinary fair you can enjoy a variety of exhibitions, cultural, artistic and sporting events, horse races, cock fights and of course fireworks.
The Day of the Dead is one of the most vivid and endearing celebrations of our culture.
The Calaveras Festival is one of the most important attractions in Aguascalientes. Year after year, at the end of October and beginning of November, the city turns into a picturesque celebration of the dead.
This colorful Festival was created with the objective of rescuing and preserving the traditions of the Day of the Dead and to pay homage to one of the world's most renowned artists: José Guadalupe Posada, an illustrious engraver and cartoonist born in Aguascalientes.
Posada is the creator of the "Calavera Garbancera" - later named "La Catrina" by Diego Rivera - a figure that adorns this festival and is a symbol of the festive tradition of death in Mexico.
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Aguascalientes has the ideal climatic conditions and altitude for grape growing.
That is why since its foundation it already had plantations that grew in number and extension until reaching the second place in vine production in the country, being brandy the most produced beverage in the State.
Aguascalientes has 205 hectares of wine grapes. There are 18 wineries and vineyards open to the public for tourist experiences.
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City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
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Zacatecas ZAC | 118 km | 73 Mi | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
León GTO | 128 Km | 80 Mi | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
San Luis Potosí SLP | 165 Km | 102 Mi | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Guanajuato GTO | 221 km | 137 Mi | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Guadalajara JAL | 222 km | 138 Mi | 2 hours 45 minutes |
City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
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Pabellón de Hidalgo AGS | 36 Km | 22 Mi | 30 minutes |
San José de Gracia AGS | 44 km | 27 Mi | 40 Minutes |
Calvillo AGS | 52 km | 32 Mi | 45 Minutes |
Real de Asientos AGS | 61 km | 50 Mi | 55 Minutes |
Lagos de Moreno JAL | 93 km | 58 Mi | 1 Hour 15 Minutes |
Type of Flights | Cities |
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Domestic Flights | CD de México, Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca, Merida, Huatulco, Puerto Escondido, Tijuana, Monterrey, San José del Cabo, La Paz, Veracruz, Ciudad Juarez, Mexicali, Hermosillo, Chihuahua, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Culiacán, Reynosa, Ciudad de Puebla, Villahermosa y Tulum, |
United States | Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, Seattle, New York, Denver, Atlanta, Portland, Orlando, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Francisco, Miami, Salt Lake City & Detroit |
Centro y Sudamerica | Panama City & Bogotá |
Europe | Madrid |
Aguascalientes is a destination with an interesting combination of charming natural surroundings, tradition and industrial development.
Outstanding for its manufacturing industry, especially textile, electronics and automotive, the state capital has become one of the tourist destinations with the best range of services in the Mexican Bajio.
The country is a land of contrasts. It has it all: a rich history and culture, a warm and pleasant climate, a varied geography, an impressive nature, a tasteful gastronomy and a friendly and helpful population ... in short: Mexico can fulfill all your wishes!
