Aguascalientes Travel Guide

 rmdw Says:  The central municipal building was built in 1700 and is a joy to be seen. It currently houses various government offices throughout its two floors. But besides the beautiful architecture it also has a number of extremely detailed murals on many of its inner walls. 

 mtncorg Says:  In this neoclassical theater, in October 1914, while the Great War was raging in Europe, the generals of the factions that had sprung up from the Revolution came together to sort out a possible new Mexico. United in their goal of toppling General Victoriano Huerta from power... 

 jmbredeck Says:  This church (located south of the city center) had what I thought was a very interesting exterior - a good example of Mexican baroque style. The 'estipite' style pilasters on the main facade, and the crazy curves of the side portal caught my attention. This is late Baroque -... 

 rmdw Says:  The San Marcos Fair has been held in Aguascalientes every Spring since 1828! It's centered around a small church but it has expanded throughout the downtown area.It features shopping, shows, bullfights, amusement rides, and lots & lots of food & drink!Here's some more detail... 

 rmdw Says:  In the center of the city, below the tall statue is a beautiful fountain that is especially wonderful to be near when it's hot outside.The fountain serves as a meeting place for many locals to meet and hang out near. 

 jmbredeck Says:  I like a place that has lots of family photos on the wall - and especially when the owners (and their paents) have their portraits above the door. They claim they have been in business since 1938 and I believe it. Breakfast: includes fresh fruit, coffee, juice - the works. 

 rmdw Says:  While you're in Aguascalientes be sure to see if you can attend one of the dance performances. There are several venues around town so just ask someone at your hotel or at the local Tourism office.You'll be pleasantly surprised to find out how incredibly professional the... 

 rmdw Says:  Throughout Aguascalientes (and Mexico for that matter) you will find countless street vendors offering local arts & crafts, as well as imported items. There are some good quality products at many street vendor stands. But look over everything carefully because it'll be much... 

 rmdw Says:  Drinking tap water in Aguascalientes is not safe. It won't kill you, but it could make you terribly sick.So everyone gets drinking water delivered in large water bottles.I spotted this cute little truck and just had to take a photo of it. It looks ideal for the task at hand... 

 rmdw Says:  Like in every other part of Mexico, you will find a number of beggars in Aguascalientes. The ones here appear to most often be little old ladies.Seeing them makes me realize how incredibly good me & my fellow Canadians have it back home. 

 rmdw Says:  The Tlacuache is one of the strangest animals you'll ever see. My girlfriend's casa in Aguascalientes is in the rural part of the city.One afternoon this animal just came strolling up to the house as an explorer often does.The body was about 30cm long and the tail an equal... 

 rmdw Says:  This photo, taken in 2003 shows how incredibly old Aguascalientes is.Here's a brief history of the city's origins: "The Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de las Aguas Calientes was founded on October 22, 1575 mainly to protect and shelter the travelers who were heading...