Aguascalientes is a colonial jewel where art and culture intertwine in order to offer a magical state, whose particular name originates from one of nature's wonders, hot springs. The plentiful springs that were present during the arrival of the Spaniards ended up defining the name of the state. However, Aguascalientes has an architectural richness inherited by the colonial period; it is home to the San Marcos festival, recognized as an industrial entity gifted with great commercial and business activity, which also offers visitors history, culture, ecotourism and fun.

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Visit the ‘Caracol’ theme park, with its stunning fossil samples and the Juan Chávez caves, as well as the folklore-ridden haciendas and the Ocote Valley caverns where, through cave paintings, the life of the ancient Chichimecas is narrated. Roam the Guadalupe, San Marcos and Encino temples, majestic buildings that intermingle religious fervor with exquisite baroque architecture from colonial times. Discover the state’s history within the walls of the Governmental Palace, a beautiful house built with pink stone, volcanic (tezontle) red and 111 arches. Marvel at the ‘Cristo Roto de San José de Gracia’, a regal, sacred work of art that enchants with its folklore and astounds with its height: 27 meters long. Experience the bull-fighting passion in one of the most beautiful bullrings in all of Latin America. Fall in love with the San Marcos national festival, which, with more than a century and a half of history, is filled with celebration by the end of April; besides, it offers delicious gastronomy, entertainment and parties, and it elevates horsemanship and the Mexican spirit. The Morelos theatre, over a century old, is a beautiful stage and another must in your visiting route. From the savory cuisine, you must try esmeriles, condoches, honey-sliced maguey and sweet guava treats.
Things to see and do
outdoor sports such as mountain biking, trekking, rafting, camping, rappelling, horseback riding; experience the culture, gastronomy, architecture, natural reserves and museums.

Magic Towns:
Calvillo, Real de Asientos, San José de Gracia.   Read +