Lorena & Jorge
Things To Do
VIVA AGUASCALIENTES APP
This a great app available for apple users. You will be able to discover what Aguascalientes has to offer (restaurants, attractions, museums, cultural events, outdoor activities and more).
La Mestiza Yucateca
This is the perfect spot for breakfast. You will be able to enjoy the cuisine of the beautiful state of "Yucatán" You have to try the Tamales Yucatecos, cafe de olla, chilaquiles y pan de nata. You'll love the incredible atmosphere of the place. This place is next to "Barrio del Encino" where you can visit local shops, the church el señor del Encino and the museum of Guadalupe Posada.
Jardín de San Marcos
Beautiful garden/park filled with benches where you can relax. There are whimsical bronze statutes spread through out the park--good for photo props. The perfect place for a walk in the evening,
Plaza Patria y Exedra
This is the downtown of Aguascalientes. Many of the interesting sites in the city center surround this plaza. It's used during fests. You will find churches, restaurants, coffee shops & old buildings. In the Plaza de la Patria is the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Cathedral, with 18th-century paintings by Miguel Cabrera.
Hacienda de Letras
One of the main wine tourism destinations thanks to its vineyard tours and different varieties of wine.
Lamb tour at Rancho Ubuntu
This is the country’s first farm specializing in breeding and producing Halal lamb meat. It is also the first of its kind to offer a lamb tour. This social farm adheres to organic practices and aims at sustainable social development. You can feed and pet various farm animals, enjoy horse and donkey rides, mountain biking, and camping. The tour includes a meal and recipes of the dishes you relish.
Vinicola Santa Elena de Aguascalientes
A winery tour and a tasting session promise you a whole afternoon of fun and fascination. This winery at the heart of Mexico has it all including the vineyards.
Boca de Túnel Adventure
This is an aerial adventure course that consists of several obstacle trails, two zip lines, and some moderate rock climbing. It gives you a shot of adrenaline, but it is very secure.
Baños Termales de Ojocaliente
What better way to revitalize yourself while on vacation than by soaking in warm thermal water with medicinal properties! Head out to the downtown area and make your way to Baños Termales de Ojocaliente. This place has been a popular tourist attraction from as far back as 1831. Private pools are also available for large groups or families and the waters are considered perfectly safe even for young babies. It’s a great, family-friendly venue to kick back and soak the stresses away.
Parque de las Tres Centurias
It is a small nice park with a couple of attractions: "dancing" musical fountain and small rail road museum with a few pieces of equipment stationed outside.
National Museum of Death
The museum opened to the public in the summer of 2007 as a permanent collection belonging to the University of Aguascalientes. Step by step, the Museum takes its visitors through a history of death, across the land now known as Mexico. Starting in the Pre-Hispanic era, the exhibits follow a timeline through the periods of the Spanish Conquistadors’ domination and decimation of the native civilizations, to the reassertion of Mexican independence, up to the contemporary period, including the international community’s appropriation of the sugar skull in pop culture.
Palacio de Gobierno: City Hall
Built in 1685, this building is the only one still standing in the seventeenth century. Previously, it was a great mansion, the best that can be appreciated when visiting it is its facade of red tezontle and the balconies carved in pink quarry, there are also two patios adorned where you will find the famous murals of the Chilean Oswaldo Barra Cunningham; it is through these murals, where a part of the history of Aguascalientes is told, another reason to visit it
Rincón Maya
Great place for a late lunch this restaurant is next to la mestiza. You will be able to taste traditional dishes from Yucatán. The restaurant is open from 2:00 pm-10:00 pm.
Merendero San Pancho Clásico
If you visit Aguascalientes you must go to a Merendero. The merendero is the perfect place to grab some appetizers, beers, and good food. They have a wonderful play area for kids so that adults can relax and enjoy their evening. This is another location: Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta 635, Jardines de la Concepción II, 20120 Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico
CERVECERÍA La principal
For a drink. It's in a historical part of the city with many other restaurants and bars near by.
El Carnes
For a late snack. There is more than one location.
Restaurante La Estación
Si buscan un lugar para desayunar, tienen que probar este restaurante. No se pueden perder la nata con bolillo.
Calvillo
Calvillo is small pueblo magico, worldwide, stands out for its fine needlework, fine craftsmanship that has become part of the cultural heritage of the region and for its production of guava from which typical sweets are made such as empanadas, candies, rolls, cookies, liqueur, cream, and jam. And not to be left out, the area is also known for its ice cream, pastries, liqueur, and stews. You can also enjoy the thermal waters at its various spas and the Temazcales in the Yolihuani Center. The Malpaso Dam is an interesting place, because there are different dining places, lodging in cabins, and the spectacular vistas of the canyons. The Parish of the del Señor del Salitre, built in 1772 and recognized for having the second largest dome in Latin America, looms in the heart of the municipality.
Presa de Malpaso
At the Presa De Malpaso you will find a variety of restaurants and activities like kayaking and a boat ride around the lake.
Mariscos La Fragua
One of Calvillo's best seafood restaurants with a great view of Lake Codorniz.
Mirador "Las Doñas"
Great place to have food and drinks with an awesome view of Calvillo.
Panadería Don Emiliano
Panaderia Don Emiliano famous for their "chamuchos" They make the best Pan Dulce in Calvillo.
Guayequito
If you want to do a one-day tour of Calvillo you can ride the Guayequito. You can also do a night tour and go bar hopping. (First, check availability and COVID restrictions)
Santa Cruz de Calvillo
La Santa Cruz is a new tourist and religious complex that is built on the top of Cerrito Alto, Calvillo, Ags. Here you can enjoy an amazing view of Calvillo.
Cristo Roto Sanctuary
El Cristo Roto de la Isla es una de las cinco esculturas más grandes de México. Se encuentra edificada en el corazón de la Presa Presidente Calles, en el municipio de San José de Gracia. Si visitan este lugar, no pueden perderse el restaurante "El Mirador".
Guanajuato
Guanajuato is another colonial state from Mexico. It is 109.8 miles away from Aguascalientes. Many of the city's thoroughfares are partially or fully underground. The historic center has numerous small plazas and colonial-era mansions, churches, and civil constructions built using pink or green sandstone. The city historic center and the adjacent mines were proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel the Allende is located in the far eastern part of Guanajuato and is 147.5 miles away from Aguascalientes. It is known for its cobblestone streets, Spanish colonial style architecture, and creative cuisine. San Miguel de Allende has long attracted visitors from across the country and all over the world
Restaurante Oaxakita
If you like traditional food from Oaxaca and mezcal you must go to this restaurant. You can get breakfast, lunch and dinner. This restaurant is open from 8:00am-11:00pm
Helados Galicia
Delicious organic homemade ice cream and more. You must go and try the chaskafrutas, banana split, bionicos and crepas. The ice shop is open from 11:00am-11:00pm
The Angel's Coffee
There are many coffee shops near the cathedral and the street Venustiano Carranza. Café del Angel is a beautiful coffee shop with a variety of coffees and wines.
La Croqueria Villa Teresa
Perfect place for a delicious healthy breakfast or lunch. Salads and baguettes are to die for. This is another location: 20270, P.º Juan de Tolosa 612b, Jardines de la Asunción, 20270 Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico
El Almacén del Bife
Argentinian food.
Mezquite
Dinner: If you love a unique ambiance,great food and drinks then you definitely need to give this place a try!
Puerta Grande
Excellent Spanish Restaurant.
Herbario
Amazing places to get cocktails and appetizers.
Cenaduría San Antonio
Variety of Antojitos Mexicanos
La Bikina
Garufa Aguascalientes Norte
A 3/4 del Cielo - Cocina de Humo
Mochomos Aguascalientes
Xoconostle Restaurant
Las Costillas de Sancho
La México Gran Cantina
Merendero with live music on Friday