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Aguascalientes / Siestas brighter than sunshine

MeowScore 😸86/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

February

Vibrant Carnival celebrations, embracing the cultural richness of the city.

🎉
january

Visit Aguascalientes for the Festival of San Marcos, celebrating cat culture with music, bullfighting, and food. 🐱🎶🐂

🥳
february

Experience the colorful Carnival with parades and dancing cats, embracing the city's vibrant culture. 🎭🎊🌺

🐾
march

Enjoy the warm weather and natural wonders, exploring the Sierra Fría mountains and hot springs with your fellow cats. 🌞🏔️💦

🐈
april

Celebrate Easter at the Cat Museum with traditional exhibits, workshops, and events, showcasing feline history. 🐣🏛️💕

🔍
may

Discover the secret tunnels of La Loma, hidden beneath the city, and learn about the cat past of Aguascalientes. 🕵️🚇🐾

🌌
june

Attend the International San Juan Festival with fireworks, dance, and food, uniting cats from all around the world. 🌎🎆🌮

🐃
july

Watch the thrilling bullfights during the Feria de San Marcos, admiring the agility and courage of the cats involved. 🎯🐂👀

🌳
august

Relax in the beautiful parks and gardens, enjoying the shade and the company of your cat friends. 🌳🌷🐈

🌡️
september

Taste the traditional Mexican cuisine at the National Chili Fair, with spicy dishes and hot peppers galore. 🌶️🍴👅

👓
october

Explore the Cat Alley, a picturesque street filled with cat-themed art, shops, and cafes, meowing with style. 🐈🎨🍰

💀
november

Join the Day of the Dead celebrations, honoring feline ancestors with colorful altars, flowers, and sweets. 💀🍬🌸

🎅
december

Visit the magical Christmas Market, with bright lights, carols, and delicious ponche, warming the hearts of all cats. 🎄🎁🍵

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

From a visiting cat's perspective, the shopping in Aguascalientes is moderately priced. Local crafts and markets offer good deals, but expect higher prices at malls and tourist attractions.

Visit Mercado de San Marcos for affordable handicrafts and souvenirs. Be prepared to bargain at local markets for better prices.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

to explore the city and nearby attractions

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

to explore the city and nearby attractions

Aguascalientes offers a mix of colonial architecture, hot springs, and tequila tours attracting tourists for a few days.

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is customary in most service industries.

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is customary in most service industries.

Credit cards are widely accepted. Splitting the bill is common amongst friends.

internet situation

good Speed

Some areas have good speed, others are slower

great Availability

Widespread availability in urban areas

great Cellular

Good coverage from major carriers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

MXN

1 MXN =
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biking hostile

Lack of infrastructure

walkable -ish

Some areas not so pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ tolerated

Average tolerance

Aguascalientes is a purrfect getaway for feline wanderlusts with paws-itively stunning views and a variety of cat-tivating attractions.

Our cultured cats can sink their claws into the rich history while roaming through the narrow alleyways, indulging in the fine cat-ine, and simply having a meow-nificent time.

Things to do

The mainstream

🗻
Cerro del Muerto
🎡
La Feria de San Marcos
💀
Museo Nacional de la Muerte
🙏
Cristo Roto Sanctuary
🏰
Plaza de la Patria

The mainstream

🗻
Cerro del Muerto

Cat-some mount-ain peak with a 109ft (33m) statue of Christ atop. A great spot for hiking, biking or a picnic with fur-iends while admiring the panorama of the city.

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🎡
La Feria de San Marcos

Pur-rhaps the most ic-on-ic fair in Mexico. For 3 weeks every April-May, the city comes to life with concerts, exhibitions, games, a livestock show and endless food stands. A can't-miss experience for all cats!

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💀
Museo Nacional de la Muerte

Museum dedi-cat-ed to the cele-bration of Dia de los Muertos. Exhibi-tions range from tradi-tional altars to quirky modern styles. A purr-fect way to learn about local culture!

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🙏
Cristo Roto Sanctuary

Cat-thedral-like sanctuary atop a hill top, with breathtak-ing views of the city. A sacred spot and home to the largest sculpture of Jesus in Lat-américa.

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🏰
Plaza de la Patria

Cat-stle-like plaza with fount-ain, surrounded by im-paw-ssive colonial build-ings. A purr-fect spot for a nap or to try some street food.

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Off the beaten path

🐈‍⬛
Museo Espacio
⛰️
Cerro del Muerto
🖼️
Ex-Hacienda San Nicolás de Quijas
🌄
Parque Sierra Fría
🏛️
Plaza de las Tres Centurias

Off the beaten path

🐈‍⬛
Museo Espacio

A contemporary art museum in a renovated factory, with a sculpture garden and interesting exhibitions. A meowsterpiece for modern cat art lovers. 🎨

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⛰️
Cerro del Muerto

This mountain has an eerie name but is actually a beautiful natural reserve with hiking trails and breathtaking sunsets. 🌅

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🖼️
Ex-Hacienda San Nicolás de Quijas

This historic hacienda is now a cultural center with art exhibits and a theater. A true hidden gem for culture-loving cats. 🎭

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🌄
Parque Sierra Fría

A peaceful park perfect for cat adventures with hiking trails and gorgeous views. 🌿

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🏛️
Plaza de las Tres Centurias

This beautiful plaza is located in the heart of the city and is a great spot for cats to relax and enjoy the fountain. 🐾

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biking hostile

Lack of infrastructure

walkable -ish

Some areas not so pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ tolerated

Average tolerance

Mindful meoweler tips

Discovering the San Marcos Fair

Aguascalientes is home to one of Mexico's most famous fairs, the San Marcos Fair, held in April and May. Cats can enjoy music, games, food, and colorful decorations at this festivity.

Exploring the Historic Center

The historic center of Aguascalientes features beautiful colonial buildings, such as the Cathedral and the Government Palace. Cats can admire the architecture and relax in the main plaza.

Learning about the Railroad Museum

Aguascalientes played an important role in the development of the Mexican railroad system. Cats can visit the Railroad Museum to learn about this history and see vintage locomotives and wagons.

Useful external sites

goaguascalientes.com

Go Aguascalientes↗

Official tourism website for Aguascalientes, Mexico

www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/central-highlands/aguascalientes

Lonely Planet Aguascalientes↗

Travel guide for Aguascalientes, Mexico from Lonely Planet

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g150799-Aguascalientes_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor Aguascalientes↗

Travel recommendations, reviews, and advice on Aguascalientes, Mexico from TripAdvisor

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