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As a former mining city, Aguascalientes is today a rising industrial and commercial center. However, the city has put a great amount of effort into preserving its colonial heritage. You can enjoy a pleasant walk around the city's historic center, visit its several museums, or just take advantage of its many modern hotels, restaurants, and shopping venues. Whatever you do here, you will experience the exceptional friendliness of its people. |
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| ESSENCE OF THE AREA |
| Aguascalientes is known as the home of one of Mexico's oldest and most famous festivals, Festival San Marcos. Celebrated every spring, this festival attracts people from all over the country and abroad to this charming colonial city. Aguascalientes is also known for its bullfighters, fine wine, and relaxing hot springs as well as for its well preserved colonial architecture. Today, the city is an important commercial and industrial center, however it has maintained its relaxed provincial character for which it always has been known. |
| RECOMMENDED STAY |
| You will need at least one full day to see the many attractions this former mining city has to offer. |
| MUST SEE |
| San Marcos Park, Government Palace, Aguascalientes and Posada Museum Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Museo Regional de Historia, Ex-Plaza de Toros San Marcos, Templo de San Antonio, Templo del Encino, Teatro Morelos, 'Discover' Interactive Museum of Science and Technology, Bodegas de Santo Tomas. |
| DRIVING DISTANCES AND TIMES |
From Aguascalientes to: |
Distance in Kilometers: |
Journey: |
| Acapulco |
1513 km |
12.5 hours |
| Guadalajara |
246 km |
3 hours |
| Guanajuato |
181 km |
1.5 hours |
| Mazatlan |
928 km |
11 hours |
| Mexico City |
513 km |
6 hours |
| Monterrey |
600 km |
8 hours |
| Morelia |
316 km |
5.5 hours |
| Queretaro |
302 km |
4.5 hours |
| San Luis Potosi |
171 km |
3 hours |
| Tijuana |
2556 km |
24.5 hours |
| Zacatecas |
131 km |
2 hours |
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