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Before you go
Your trip to Aguascalientes.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Aguascalientes – Aguascalientes Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Jesús Terán Peredo (AGU) 20 km
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Central Camionera de Aguascalientes 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU) is about 20 km from the center, with authorized taxis and rideshare cars. The bus terminal is about 3 km from downtown, with buses to Guadalajara, Zacatecas, León and Mexico City.
How many days
Two days: one in the center and another between El Encino and San Marcos.
When to go
In spring, for the Feria de San Marcos; the rest of the year the dry season runs from October to May.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The downtown and the museums are close to each other, and there are taxis and rideshare apps.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Aguascalientes
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Morning
Plaza de la Patria
Start at Plaza de la Patria, with the cathedral and the murals of the Government Palace.
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Afternoon
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
Visit the Museo Nacional de la Muerte, one block from the square.
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Late afternoon
Templo de San Antonio
Walk to Templo de San Antonio and have dinner in the center.
2 days in Aguascalientes
Day 2
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Morning
Posada
Go to the El Encino neighborhood and the Museo José Guadalupe Posada.
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Afternoon
Jardín de San Marcos
End at the Jardín de San Marcos and the Paseo de la Exposición.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Aguascalientes?
See Plaza de la Patria and the cathedral, visit the Museo Nacional de la Muerte and the José Guadalupe Posada museum, and stroll through the Jardín de San Marcos.
Why is the city called Aguascalientes?
Because of the hot springs the Spanish found in the region in the 16th century.
Who was José Guadalupe Posada?
A printmaker born in Aguascalientes in 1852, author of satirical skulls and the figure that became known as La Catrina.
What time zone is Aguascalientes in?
UTC−6 year-round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Central Time).