Regional Museum of History

The Regional Museum of History will allow you to take an exciting journey through the evolution of Aguascalientes, from prehistory to the present day. In its 9 exposition halls you will find regional paleontology exhibitions, diverse ceramic, archaeological and colonial pieces, and some pieces dating from the Revolutionary Convention of 1914. Inaugurated in 1988 by the state government and the INAH (National Institute of Anthropology and History), it is a must see place during your visit to this beautiful city.

Contemporary Art Museum

At the Contemporary Art Museum of Aguascalientes you will find a marvelous collection of the most representative plastic art of Mexico. Besides, it features wide spaces for temporal expositions. Do not miss the chance to know more about the contemporary art, stop by this fabulous museum during your stay in Aguascalientes.

Ex Hacienda Los Cuartos

By the end of the 17th century, this hacienda was used for stockbreeding, towards the 19th century this activity was substituted little by little by agriculture, mainly farming and wheat grinding, activities in which it became very productive. In 1990 this property was donated to the Miguel Angel Barberena Foundation which is devoted to environmental education. The facilities of this ex hacienda are wonderful, that is why children camps are organized in here, to teach them how to protect nature.

Former Legislative Palace

This property, conceived first as lodgings, was built between 1912 and 1914 by J Refugio Reyes and was during a long time the elegant Hotel Paris. In 1982, it became the siege of the legislative power of the state.

The façade, in three levels of rose quarry stone, is neoclassical style. The main access, nest shaped, has two levels. In the second one, there are balconies and windows ajimez type, and in the third balconies with rectangular windows and padded adornments. The inside is neoclassical style, with Doric columns and a balustrade staircase.

Bullrings
Constructed in 1947, with a capacity for about 9000 spectators. In the following years theirfacilities were notably improved, Joining the set of the Expoplaza  in 1992. Nowadays it has a capacity for 15000 people and the best exponents of the bullfighting art have been here . To the north of there is statue of Armillita, The most famous bullfighter of Aguascalientes. Their architecture and ornamentation consist of symbolic religious elements and its own motives of the bullfights. The chapel was remodeled, space full of meaning where one can find an image of the black Christ of the Encino, Employer of the local bullfighters.

San Marcos Plaza.
This plaza was constructed in a record time of 48 days. It was inaugurated on April 24 in 1896, with a cartel of luxury and an impressive full. Since then the fair of San Marcos is combined with the bullfighting spectacle, since 1988. Due to its limited space, bullfighting events are celebrated in Monumental Plaza, and during the fair of San Marcos it works as “Teatro del Pueblo” (Free fee theater for all the people).

Cultural Center "Los Arquitos"

The Baths of Los Arquitos first was built for the pleasure of the inhabitants, since the ones of the Ojocaliente had from their beginning medicinal properties. It was also known them like the Down Baths, to differentiate them from the Great Baths from Ojocaliente to which the families of great economic resources went traditionally, turning these visits strolls; whereas the humble ones took advantage of the drains to sky opened like baths. Its construction was approved by the city council the 4 of May of 1821; for such effect the tank of the springs with the integrated water box was constructed to an underground aqueduct of 1348 meters in length, uniting to the baths, spurting to the 13 pleasures or bathtubs, the four baths outdoors, the Orchard, the set of public laundries and by the end of century XIX to the well-known pool like the Puga. The set is conformed by constructions of different times, between which it emphasizes the old San Carlos Hotel, of neoclassic style, its outdoor pools and their neogothic arcade; the front of the same style was the main entrance. In 1989 it was established in cultural matter the importance of the rescue and conservation of the archaeological, historical and artistic patrimony of the country, and consequently, the architectonic set called Bath of Los Arquitos, was declared historical monument. At the beginning of 1993, with the purpose of turning it a new Cultural Center that facilitated the educative access to the culture and services to the population, the works of architectonic rescue, the project of restoration and adaptation of the building began. It corresponds to the Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes (ICA) to give promotion and diffusion to the cultural activities in general, and individual to artistic education in the Cultural Center Los Arquitos, which opened its doors to the public in November of 1994.

It is located in the south part of Plaza Patria, next to the government palace. It was built in 1700 and a façade neoclassical style with two levels. On the first level, the central pillars present semi-detached columns, with ionic capital. On the second level, is a continuous balcony with rectangular windows. To the sides there are doors and windows with frames of quarry stone; the windows with balconies and the doors with curved pediment. On the top of the façade is broken pediment, below which it is written "Palacio Municipal", and above a high relief of an eagle devouring a snake. On the back side of the building is another high relief with the coat of arms of Aguascalientes. In the first patio is a fountain of quarry stone with a circular parapet and a double stairway to get access to the second floor.

The Cedazo is a physical area that offers the alternative to enjoy the country space and to learn about nature, plants, birds and the water process in a direct form. The main attraction of the park it is a small reservoir that has 3 small constructed islands, with the purpose to stand out, the beauty that migrating birds bring to a comfortable area.

In Cedazo the fine arts are promoted especially to children through out cultural workshops like: painting and drawing, piano lessons, acoustic guitar lessons, jazz, classical dance, plastic arts, sulfeggio, folkloric dance and modern dance. It also counts with sports areas and extensive green areas.

Rodolfo Landeros Gallegos Ecological Park

Located in the south of the city, over the José Ma. Chávez boulevard. It counts with many attractions such as, motorized train that gives a scenic ride; the most comfortable and practical way to get to know the gigantic park. Another way to know the park is by renting a four wheel ecological vehicle, and ride through the road.

The park counts with sports installations, outdoors theater, a Plaza, bar, handicrafts shop, botanic garden, a Fauna museum and mechanical rides, that give a perfect frame for family time.

Miguel Hidalgo Park

Located between Adolfo López Máteos Av. And Poder Legislativo. The entrance to the park is in this last street. The park is over five and a half hectares, and it was open to public in the year of 1964.

It is a green zone that counts with ash tress, poplars, laurels, eucalyptus and other trees and ornament plants. It also counts with a peculiar artificial lake, children play ground, and a scenic train, that bring Aguascalientes's families together every Sunday.

Mexico Park

It is one of the biggest parks in Aguascalientes and it is divided in two sections: natural areas and recreational areas.

The natural areas count with two grass soccer fields, tennis, basket ball and volley ball courts, a peculiar artificial lake a motto cross and bike cross field and two summer houses.

The recreational area counts with a lake and a dock. The access to the park is in a terrace that gives the function of a look out point, and it also counts with an outdoors gym.