MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF THE CITY

During your stay in Aguascalientes you must visit Plaza “Tres Centurias” and no matter how old are you, you will find several attractions such as: The Dancing Fountains, Locomotive Monument, Entertainment for Kids, The Knowledge Wagon, The Railroad Museum and The traditional Station Garden.

Recently, in Aguascalientes, a Thematic Park has been opened, called “El Caracol” it has receivd international recognition because of the unique species and fossil remains that take us back to the city’s prehistoric times.

During your visit you can walk through the underground second fossil area in México because of its antiquity, diversity and the amount of fossils found there.

Museums
Aguascalientes has a great cultural wealth. The museums that you can visit in Aguascalientes are:
Aguascalientes’ Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, Science and Technology Interactive Museum, Regional History Museum, J. Guadalupe Posada Museum and The “Taurine” Museum.

Architecture
A good way to start your visit is to wander through the delightful San Marcos’ Park, before you take a look at the beautiful, well proportioned pink stone Government Palace, which undoubtedly is the most outstanding colonial building in Aguascalientes, with its striking central courtyard and murals.

MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA

Camping
In Aguascalientes, only a short distance from the city, visitors can explore the mountains of “El Pinal” and “Sierra Fría” which are perfect for camping.

Extreme Sports
Every year Aguascalientes issues an open invitation to all tourists to take part in the State’s Cup Cycling Championship in all its categories: ascend, descend and cross-country.

Hiking and Climbing
Climbers and Mountaineers will find four major sites in Aguascalientes to go hiking and find adventure.

Old “Haciendas”
During your visit to Aguascalientes you can admire the antique architecture that prevails in large 18th Century Haciendas.