A Spanish-style city in the heart of Mexico
Founded in 1575, capital of its state, the name (hot waters) comes from its hot mineral springs. An oddity is that the city is built over a network of tunnels dug out by a forgotten local people. It has pretty parks, a pleasant climate and delicious fruits. Local specialities include drawn-linen thread work, pottery and leather goods.
Its outskirts and neighbourhoods outside of the centre may not be much to look at, but Aguascalientes’ Centro Histórico does not disappoint. As with most cities in the region, its colonial foundation is where most of the activity and sights are, and in Aguascalientes’ case, it’s well preserved and well worth exploring. The city – now one of the fastest-growing in the country – was founded in 1575, and while little evidence remains of its earliest years, there is an abundance of art and architecture from the 17th century onwards at its epicentre.
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