Aguascalientes · Mexico
Where to stay in Aguascalientes City
Aguascalientes City is a city in Aguascalientes, Mexico, home to about 934,000 people.
- Best months
- October to March
- Nearest airport
- AGU20 km · Aguascalientes International Airport
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Time zone
- America/Mexico City
- Language
- Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya
About
About Aguascalientes City
Aguascalientes is the capital of the Mexican state of Aguascalientes and its most populous city, as well as the head of the Aguascalientes Municipality, with a population of 948,990 inhabitants in 2012 and 1,225,432 in the metro area. The metropolitan area also includes the municipalities of Jesús María and San Francisco de los Romo.
Located in central Mexico, Aguascalientes borders the states of Zacatecas and Jalisco and is located about 537 km northwest of Mexico City. There are five traditional neighborhoods in Aguascalientes. Those neighborhoods are La Estacion, La Salud, El Encino, Guadalupe, and San Marcos(where the annual San Marcos Fair is held). Aguascalientes was founded in 1575. The city is very Spanish in nature and is known for its pottery, embroideries and woven goods. Aguascalientes, Mexico is the capital city of Aguascalientes state.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Aguascalientes City
See
- Contemporary Art Museum
- Discover Interactive Museum of Science and Technology
- José Guadalupe Posada Museum
- National Museum of Death
- Museum of Aguascalientes
- Regional History Museum Aguascalientes
- Museo Espacio
- Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes
- Casa Teran
- Centro Cultural los Arquitos
- Teatro Morelos
- San Marcos Garden
Do
- San Marcos Fair
- Baños Termales de Ojocaliente
- Centro Deportivo Ejidal Ojocaliente
- El Tunel Porterillo
- Cortina De La Presa Calles Dam
- Jocoqui Presa
- Ejido Ecoturistco El Ocote
- Cerro del Picacho
- Cerro Los Gallos
- Cerro La Antorcha
- Cerro del Laurel
- Cerro de La Ardilla
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Where to stay
Which part of Aguascalientes City to stay in
Within a short distance from the city of Aguascalientes you can go camping in the mountains of El Pinal, Guajolote, Laurel, and Sierra Fria.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Aguascalientes City
39 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Mansión Escobedo, Aguascalientes, Ags. | 1908 | 2.7 km |
| Aguascalientes Marriott Hotel | 5.2 km | |
| Alesia Hotel Boutique & Spa | 5.4 km | |
| Aranzazu Plaza Kristal Aguascalientes | 1.6 km | |
| Casa Legado | 11.5 km | |
| City Express Aguascalientes Sur | 4.4 km | |
| City Express Junior Aguascalientes Centro | 0.9 km | |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Aguascalientes | 8.0 km | |
| Fiesta Americana Aguascalientes | 1.0 km | |
| Fiesta Inn Aguascalientes | 3.6 km | |
| Gran Hotel Alameda | 2.7 km | |
| Gran Hotel Hacienda De La Noria | 2.0 km | |
| Hampton by Hilton Aguascalientes Downtown | 2.4 km | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Aguascalientes | 16.9 km | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Aguascalientes | 5.0 km | |
| Holiday Inn & Suites Aguascalientes | 7.4 km | |
| Hotel Aguascalientes | 4.4 km | |
| Hotel Boutique Casa del Jardín Aguascalientes | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Elizabeth Central | 1.7 km | |
| Hotel Francia Aguascalientes | 0.1 km | |
| Hotel Inn Galerias | 1.7 km | |
| Hotel La Mansion Suiza | 2.1 km | |
| Hotel Las Trojes | 5.0 km | |
| Hotel LaVid | 1.8 km | |
| Hotel Medrano | 1.2 km | |
| Hotel Posada La Fuente | 1.8 km | |
| Hotel Quality Inn Aguascalientes | 0.1 km | |
| Hotel Real Plaza Aguascalientes | 0.4 km | |
| Hyatt Place Aguascalientes/Bonaterra | 6.0 km | |
| Ibis Aguascalientes Norte | 6.1 km | |
| Ibis Budget Aguascalientes Norte | 6.1 km | |
| La Quinta by Wyndham Aguascalientes | 14.1 km | |
| Mantra Hotel Boutique | 4.9 km | |
| Mision Aguascalientes Zona Sur | 5.2 km | |
| One Aguascalientes San Marcos | 1.0 km | |
| One Aguascalientes Sur | 5.5 km | |
| OYO Hotel Del Llanito OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Pequeno Gran Hotel | 1.7 km | |
| Quinta Real Aguascalientes | 2.6 km |
All 39 hotels in Aguascalientes City, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Aguascalientes City
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Aguascalientes City are October to March. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 112 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Aguascalientes City: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL, 120 km) and Guanajuato International Airport (BJX, 130 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
It is safe to walk during the day and at night around the tourist areas and downtown, to get on a cab or public transportation. Most people show their hospitality when they realize you are a tourist, always willing to help, give you directions or help you with the language. Uber, Didi and Bolt serve Aguascalientes. Aguascalientes has a public bus system known as CMOV. They operate 48 bus routes with nearly 2,000 stops. Schedules and costs are listed in the Moovit app. Taxis are a safe option for getting around in Aguascalientes.
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AGU · Aguascalientes International Airport
ZCL · General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
BJX · Guanajuato International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Aguascalientes City
Eat
The best food to try while in Aguascalientes include the • barbacoa de olla • biznaga tamales • candied guava • caramel sweets and • ladrillos; which is a delicious flaky pastry.
Drink
There are many nightclubs and bars in Aguascalientes. But don't head there early. Locals usually begin to show up at the bars around 11pm. They don't leave or even start dancing until 5am through 7am. So if you want to drink and party like a local do not head home early! If you want to party visit Aguas during la Feria de San Marcos. The city transforms into the largest open-air cantina in Mexico, with an abundance of places selling cocktails (M$50) or 2L beers (also M$50). You are also able to buy beer in cans, bottles, 16 oz and 1L varieties.
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Questions
Aguascalientes City: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Aguascalientes City?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Aguascalientes City are October to March. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 112 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Aguascalientes City?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL, 120 km) and Guanajuato International Airport (BJX, 130 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Aguascalientes City?
peso (MXN).
Nearby
Destinations near Aguascalientes City
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.