Aguascalientes Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the Mexican state of Aguascalientes
About Aguascalientes
Located in central Mexico, Aguascalientes borders the states of Zacatecas and Jalisco and is located about 537 km northwest ofMexico City. There are five traditional neighborhoods in Aguascalientes. Those neighborhoods are La Estacion, La Salud, El Encino, Guadalupe, and San Marcos(where the annual San Marcos Fair is held). Aguascalientes was founded in 1575. The city is very Spanish in nature and is known for its pottery, embroideries and woven goods. Aguascalientes, Mexico is the capital city of Aguascalientes state. Historically, the Spanish chose this city as an outpost to guard against the Chichimec Indians who once resided in the area. It was an outpost against the Indian tribes until 1857 when a state of republic was created under the same name as the state, Aguascalientes. From 191
Top Attractions in Aguascalientes
Explore the best things to see and do in Aguascalientes:
- ★Baños Termales de Ojocaliente
- ★Casa Teran
- ★Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Señora De La Asunción
- ★Centro Cultural los Arquitos
- ★Centro Deportivo Ejidal Ojocaliente
- ★Contemporary Art Museum
- ★Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes
- ★Discover Interactive Museum of Science and Technology
Where to Eat in Aguascalientes
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Roma Brunch Centro
- 🍴Los Mixes
- 🍴Mercado Teran
- 🍴Mesón del Taco
- 🍴Rincón Maya
Where to Stay in Aguascalientes
- 🏨Fiesta Americana Aguascalientes
- 🏨Hotel Allende
- 🏨Hotel Continental
- 🏨Hotel Francia
- 🏨Hotel Monumental
- 🏨Hotel Praga Centro
Aguascalientes Travel Guide Sections
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