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Aguascalientes Attractions
Aguascalientes Attractions
Architecture
A good way to start your visit it to wander through the delightful Parque de San Marcos, before you take a look at the beautiful, well-proportioned, pink stone Palacio de Gobierno, the most outstanding colonial building in Aguascalientes, with its striking central courtyard and murals. The 18th century baroque cathedral on the west side of the main square was restored and its interior is more impressive than its exterior, with magnificent paintings by the colonial painter Miguel Cabrera.
Arts and Crafts
Beautiful garments and table linen such as blouses, dresses, tablecloths, napkins, as well as curtains and table covers, stitched by skilful hands can be purchased in the streets in the Center, such as Calle Nieto or in some of the shops in the malls.
Camping
In Aguascalientes, a short distance from the city, visitors can explore the mountains of El Pinal, Guajolote, Laurel and Sierra Fría, which are perfect for camping.
Ecotourism
Those who enjoy walking through beautiful natural scenery should visit the wonderful Parque Ecológico Héroes Mexicanos, in Aguascalientes City.
Extreme Sports
Every year, Aguascalientes issues an invitation to participate in the State Cup Championship in the ascent, descent and cross-country sections. All those who enjoy mountain biking are welcome to apply.
Festivals
The San Marcos Fair starts on April 25 and, according to many, is the most important event of its kind in Mexico. It includes bullfights, the crowning of the Fair beauty queen, as well as exhibitions on agricultural, industrial, commercial, cultural and tourist themes.
Historical Interests
The supporters of Carranza, Villa and Zapata, represented by men such as Alvaro Obregón, Felipe Angeles and Francisco Villa, gathered in the Teatro Morelos after defeating Victoriano Huerto to draw up a program for the government, which resulted in the creation of the Revolutionary Convention and the Plan of Ayala. Eulalio Gutiérrez was appointed president there in 1914.
Museums
The José Guadalupe Posada Museum is dedicated to the renowned artist and caricaturist born in Aguascalientes (1852-1913) who was for many the founder of modern Mexican art. His satirical cartoons, as well as his engravings, produced during Porfirio Diaz' dictatorship, increased international interest in art in Mexico.
The Aguascalientes Museum contains a permanent exhibition of work by Saturnino Herrán (1887-1918), another great artist born in Aguascalientes. Executed in a style that is reminiscent of art nouveau, his portraits and illustrations depict the Mexican people with great technical skill and sensitivity.
The Interactive Museum of Science and Technology is an excellent place to experience virtual reality related to science and technology.
Aguascalientes Activities
Cuisine
Traditional Aguascalientes cuisine includes barbacoa de lomo, birria, mole, roast kid and tamales. There are several downtown restaurants where you can try these specialties.
Fishing
The Jocoqui, El Llanero and Abelardo Rodríguez Reservoirs, located a few kilometers outside Aguascalientes, are ideal for sport fishing.
Golf
Aguascalientes has two golf clubs. The Club Campestre de Aguascalientes has a 9 hole course, par 72, with a 6,722 yard long course, while the Country Club Pulgas Pandas has a 6,420 yard long course.
Hiking & Climbing
Climbers and mountaineers will find four major sites in Aguascalientes: Antorcha, Laurel, La Ardilla and Los Gallos.
Night Life
The city offers a wide range of discotheques such as Disco El Cabús, IOS and Jubilee.
Performing arts
One of Mexico's most famous fairs is the San Marcos fair, held in April. It provides an opportunity to see performance art, which is also often staged at the historic Teatro Morelos and Casa de la Cultura.
Shopping
The Centro Comercial Plaza de Vestir carries blouses and tablecloths produced by local craftsmen, as well as puppets and wooden toys and ornaments.
Spas
It is hardly surprising that a place called Aguascalientes, meaning hot water in Spanish, should have several thermal springs. The best known is the Centro Deportivo Ojo Caliente, located on the east side of the city. Facilities include pools with water at various temperatures, tennis, volleyball and squash courts.
