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City in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo No. 8
With its various inset exterior panoramas, the building looks like a work of art.
Descubre Museo Interactivo de Ciencia y Tecnología
One of those little interactive learning museums with an IMAX theater. Watch out for dinos and Day of the Dead statues and airplanes outside.
Museo José Guadalupe Posada
Posada is considered by many as the founder of modern art in Mexico. Since his death nearly a century ago, José Guadalupe Posada's work has steadily gained popularity with art lovers and Día de los Muertos celebrators alike. He is especially known for his calaveras images of whimsical skeletons. While the illustration of the high society woman is one of Posada's most highly regarded pieces, it's also one of the most recognizable images of the Día de los Muertos celebration. Adjacent to the museum, you'll find the Encino church (ca. 1796) and garden where food vendors await with bocadillos.
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
The national museum of death. Celebrating the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead with many beautiful works ranging from pre-Hispanic period to today. Many people visit Aguas for this museum alone.
Museo de Aguascalientes
Built out of pink quarry. It has a collection of 20th century arts including the works of Saturnio Herran, who was born in Aguascalientes. Herran's arts include portraits of the everyday citizen painted with a high degree of sensitivity toward his subjects. His work is very similar to art nouveau.
Museo Regional de Historia de Aguascalientes
A comprehensive cultural and natural science museum. You'll come away knowing a lot more about the precolonial and colonial inhabitants of Ags. after you make a pit stop here.
Magnificent new contemporary art museum that is itself a work of post-modern art (if you consider architecture an art). The site was a former workshop for repairing locomotives, and there's places where glass floors let you see remnants of the original tracks. The exhibit features mostly rotating exhibits, which seem to change frequently so it's a new experience every time you visit.
Cultural center that offers art and music exhibits and language classes. Be prepared for some Day of the Dead fun.
Reading library and venue for music and other performances.
Historic building that mostly functions as a theater but also a site for some art classes.
Aguascalientes is a colonial town full of history. If history is one of your main interests the Teatro Morelos should be on your list of stops. Here is where the supporters of Carranza, Villa and Zapata, gathered after defeating Victoriano Huerta upon drawing up a program for the government which led to the Revolutionary Convention and the Plan of Ayala. It was represented by men such as Alvaro Obregón, Felipe Angeles, and Francisco Villa. The Teatro Morelos is where Eulalio Gutiérrez was appointed president in 1914 also. The theater was opened in 1885, the National Poetry Prize is presented here during the San Marcos Fair.
Jardin de San Marcos
Portrayed on the city's official crest, this garden-like park is a symbol of the city and lies next to the Templo San Marcos.
Plaza with a railway museum (plus a representative steam engine), fountain, and monuments.
Nothing too amazing here: just a duck pond and some rabbits/aviary on display.
Beautiful natural scenery in which people can walk through. Zoological park with a lake and parkland.
El Cedazo Ecological Park
Big park surrounding a lagoon where you can do some jogging or relaxing.
Circa 1738, this Baroque-style cathedral is the diocese of Aguascalientes where, as you probably guessed, the patron saint is the Virgin of the Assumption, immortalized in relief in the front edifice. Look for an interesting painting of the Spanish warship San Juan Nepomuceno in the apse of the church, or just admire this city landmark from the La Plaza Patria outside the front steps.
Another Baroque monument that was built between 1604 and 1765 that used to cater largely to the indigenous people. This one has some very appealing art inside.
Neoclassical-style church built of rose stone that was an area of focus by Dominican friars.
Templo de La Virgen De La Inmaculada Concepción de San Diego
This church's construction also began in the 1600s by the Franciscans of San Diego. There is a convent of sorts attached.
Another one if you are not too churched out.
Baroque-style from 1895.
An intriguing residence (or, yeah, castle) built for a family that emigrated here from Scotland. It even has a moat, but it probably has lost a bit of luster over the years.
Feria Nacional de San Marcos
From around mid-April to early May annually. The oldest and largest state fair in Mexico. One of the largest fairs in Mexico, attracting millions of visitors for the Casino, the bullfighting, cockfighting and nightlife. The San Marcos Fair also has nightly fireworks, amusement rides, art, theater, dance, commercial and industrial exhibitions, concerts, rodeos, and of course a variety of cuisine. This is the most busy time of year for Aguascalientes. Local schools close for a period of time during the fair as well as local offices.
It's good to have some hot springs when the name of your city literally means 'hot water'. Enjoy some swimming pools and private baths.
On the east side of town featuring thermal pools, saunas, steam baths, squash, and tennis courts.
Home field for the top-tier professional soccer team Impulsora del Deportivo Necaxa (always known simply as Necaxa, except among local fans who have a variety of nicknames, like Los Rayos). The team plays year-round (two seasons annually) in the Liga MX. The stadium has a unique design with an odd upper deck that partially wraps at one end of the field. It was built in 2002 and seats 23,000
Traditional Mexican cuisine from the state of Yucatán. In the Jardín del Encino (Encino garden), downtown area.
This restaurant sells traditional Mexican and Spanish food.
This "hole in the wall" taco restaurant serves the best tacos in town.
Chic breakfast/brunch restaurant in el centro.
Old school Mexican family restaurant with basic traditional dishes like milanesa, enchiladas, etc.
When this place tells you the drinks are big, they don't mess around....they're a full litre. Small, intimate space. Live music (mostly rock).
Low-key casual bar with cold beer and lots of snacks.
Comfortable, friendly bar serving Modelo beers, micheladas, and basic cocktails.
Clean, though not well soundproofed, hotel near the Parque de San Marcos.
Near the bus station.
Historical hotel, built in 1915 in the city centre.
Big atrium, nice restaurant serving breakfast, and a rooftop pool from which you can look at the Ags. cathedral downtown.
This might be a good choice if you need to stay downtown because it's almost at your doorstep. Plus free breakfast.
This one is really special with an oversized pool set in a tasteful terrace and a big fruit bar on the breakfast menu in the morning.
Sparkly pool and arcades and a formal dining area with large paintings to gaze upon as you enjoy your meal.
A Marriott property that doesn't disappoint with its monolithic tower and pool area, restaurant with paid breakfast available, and caliber of service.
The mall is in the northern part of the city and is modeled after the typical shopping center in the U.S., main stores include Sears, Liverpool, Radio Shack, Levi´s store, Nike, GNC, and Aéropostale among others. Banks, ATMs, restaurants including Chili's, Burger King and Carl's Jr., and a Cinema complex with VIP theaters. The Marriott hotel is a few yards away from the mall and Centro Comericial Galerías shopping center is also walking distance from here.
By bus
Central de Autobuses The bus station, is on the south side of the first ring, 5 km (3 miles) from main square, at Av de la Convención de 1914 Sur 408, Las Américas.
By car
To get to Aguascalientes from Mexico City by car, take the MEX 57 as far as Querétaro, then take the MEX 45 via Salamanca. Aguascalientes is located on Federal Highway 57/45 in Mexico.
By e-hailing
Uber, Didi and Bolt serve Aguascalientes.
By bus
Aguascalientes has a public bus system known as CMOV. They operate 48 bus routes with nearly 2,000 stops. Schedules and costs are listed in the Moovit app.
By taxi
Taxis are a safe option for getting around in Aguascalientes. You can arrange for a taxi from your hotel although street cabs are usually much cheaper.
By sightseeing tour
Tranvía - Right across the main square, you can get a ride on a streetcar around the most important tourist sights with this government-provided service.
By car
Aguascalientes is very accessible by road so renting a car is a good option to see all the historic sites and architecture that Aguascalientes and its surrounding areas have to offer, however, it is…
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