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jmbredeck Says: If you are into art or printmaking, then a visit here is obligatory. Posada (b. 1852) is a giant on the landscape of Mexican graphic arts, and this museum features an extensive collection of his works as well as the plates themselves. There are four main exhibit rooms - with...
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...
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Train museum: the monumental clock
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Complejo ferrocarrilero Tres Centurias
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Parrillada Jardines: Delicious Meat Tacos!
rmdw Says: My ex-girlfriend and her son introduced me to this amazing little restaurant. They serve a wide variety of meat tacos, along with many other kinds of Mexican food.It's clean, bright, with friendly service too!Tell the owner, Paula Soto, that Roberto sent you! You might want...
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.
Too many to name: Clubs and Bars
Nona07 Says: Wether you like country, salsa, hip hop, or just having a drink with friends and listening to live music, then you will find a place just right for you! Here are some of the places I enjoyed and hope you do as well:Ocho Segundos (Mexican country and "banda" music)-CLUBEl...
Assorted street vendors: Cloth Wrist Bands
rmdw Says: These colourful wrist bands come are very popular in Aguascalientes, primarily amongst kids. You can often get them embroidered with your name or perhaps that of someone back home.
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...
jmbredeck Says: In Aguascalientes I found a type of bar that has its own name/category of "merendero." These places typically offer you a series of snacks (tapas, in Spain) which are generally much better than the peanuts or potato chips you might be used to. As long as you are drinking,...
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: I was absolutely fascinated by these bugs. They typically are found sitting on various plants and trees. It's not clear to me whether they were sucking out the nutrients of these plants or just suntanning.My ex-girlfriend's son warned me to be careful around them as...
mtncorg Says: Aguascalientes has always been an important transit center - whether for the silver caravans or for the burgeoning rail system. You can get some idea of the former importance of the railways here by looking at the granduer and the size of the rail station here. Time has...
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: In many parts of Mexico you'll see a very strong presence from the Coca-Cola company. Ordering a coke is done as follows: "Una Coca por favor."
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...
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Q: Unfortunatley these days one hears much about kidnappings in several places ? Changing the subject how is the food down...
A: Unfortunatley these days one hears much about kidnappings in several places ? Aguascalientes is safe. Changing the subject how is the food down there especially...
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Aguascalientes is a city of about a million people, located in Central Mexico. It has informally served as a place for Mexico City "refugees" to relocate to - those people who have grown sick & tired...
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The former president/dictator of Mexico, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, does not get a lot of good press. From 1833 to 1855, the presidential chair changed hands 36 times - 11 times going to Santa Anna....
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Downtown Aguascalientes, a great and modern city. This is the old part of the town. Cathedral built in 1738. Every April since 1828 Aguascalientes has the biggest and most famous fair in Mexico, the...
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