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Aguascalientes Aguascalientes

The Colonial City of Aguascalientes is situated in the central part of Mexico, and is rich in colonial period architecture.

Things to see and do

The Government Palace

Take a stroll through and see this incredible palace, with its Neoclassical facade of redtezontle stone.

El Jardin de los Palacios

Here, you can admire a fountain built to honor the artist Jesus F. Contreras. Contreras is the creator of two relief sculptures decorating the square. These sculptures represent: "Camaxtli," the God of Hunting and "Centeotl," the God of Abundance.

San Marcos

San Marcos is where the renowned San Marcos Fair is celebrated every year. On a plaza surrounded by Neoclassical balustrades and a beautiful central fountain built out of pink stone.

In San Marcos,you can also visit the Crafts House and Museum of Frayed-Thread Handiwork).