San José de Gracia is a town that has a lot to offer to all who visit it.
From religious devotees, adventure tourism and extreme sports enthusiasts to campers who will be amazed by the beautiful and majestic landscapes that this historic municipality has to offer.
Here you will find the Santuario del Cristo Roto (Sanctuary of the Broken Christ) and the Boca de Túnel Adventure Park, favorite sites and monuments for travelers.
Located on the banks of the Plutarco Elías Calles Dam, this simple town has been shaped by faith, as evidenced by the enormous sculpture of its Christ.
It is enough to approach its sanctuary to understand why it is so venerated. Talking with the boatman or with any person in town will motivate you to learn more about the Broken Christ that watches over San José from a small island in the dam.
Boca de Túnel is located in a semi-desert canyon north of town. It includes 13 suspension bridges, two zip lines of 90 and 120 meters, rappel areas, hiking, boat and horseback riding.
It is the gateway to the forested landscapes of the Sierra Fria, which is ideal for mountain biking.
San José de Gracia is one of the four Magical Towns treasured by the state of Aguascalientes, a municipality that has established itself as an interesting destination for nature, religious and sports tourism. We recommend you:
The sanctuary of the Broken Christ is one of the iconic monuments of Aguascalientes and one of the largest sculptures in Mexico, with an approximate height of 27 meters.
For the inhabitants of the municipality, the work has an important symbolism as it represents a source of hope and personifies their strong religious beliefs.
The mutilated Christ represents the mutilation of the people who had to flee the place when the dam was raised. The work is dedicated to the hopeless.
Among the great treasures of San José are its festivals and traditions:
Erasmo Aguilar and Miguel Romo Santino decided to make a sculpture of the Broken Christ.
The work was inaugurated in 2006 and was completed in two months with a team of more than 300 workers.
The spirit of the artists was a tribute to remember all the hardships that this town suffered since its constitution in the 17th century.
The structure measures 28 meters and the island is also home to a sanctuary.
Those who do religious tourism in Aguascalientes will be able to appreciate there scale replicas of the images of all the Christs of the temples of the State.
They are arranged in niches at the base of the sculpture.
Today, the Cristo Roto is still considered the savior of lost causes, and is a popular stop for many Mexican citizens crossing illegally into the United States.
It is also visited to obtain healing from illnesses. In this place the pilgrim reaches the contact with Christ through prayer, here you will find the most powerful and effective prayers to Christ.
For those who are not particularly interested in the religiosity of the site, the dam and the island are worth visiting for their incredible views of the semi-arid landscape of central Mexico.
The island where the Sanctuary of the Broken Christ is located, is in the heart of the Elías Calles Dam. The image of the Broken Christ measures 25 meters and is mounted on a base of 3 meters giving a total height of 28 meters, considered one of the largest in the country.
The sculpture is visible from a distance, access is only by water by boat with all the security measures for the transport of visitors.
When you reach the island there is a stairway that leads you to the sanctuary to appreciate the majestic image.
Boca de Túnel Park in Aguascalientes is a place for adventure and amazement.
Crossing high cliffs on suspension bridges, flying on a zip line and admiring natural canyon landscapes: this is what a visit to this place is like.
The canyon system here is little known and tourism development is recent, but it is a work of art that nature has taken millions of years to sculpt.
The result is the curious landscapes, which resemble those of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, although, in any case, in miniature version!
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.
City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
|---|---|---|
Aguascalientes AGS | 44 km | 27 Mi | 45 Minutes |
Zacatecas ZAC | 102 km | 63 Mi | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
León GTO | 174 Km | 108 Mi | 2 Horas 30 minutos |
San Luis Potosí SLP | 207 Km | 129 Mi | 3 Hours |
Guanajuato GTO | 227 km | 141 Mi | 3 Hours |
City | Distance in Km | Miles | Time in Hours |
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Pabellón de Hidalgo AGS | 12 km | 7 Mi | 15 Minutes |
Real de Asientos AGS | 48 km | 30 Mi | 50 Minutes |
Calvillo AGS | 90 Km | 57 Mi | 1 Hour 15 Minutes |
Guadalupe ZAC | 95 Km | 59 Mi | 1 Hour 15 Minutes |
Pinos ZAC | 117 km | 73 Mi | 2 Horas |
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!
