The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western-central Mexico. It stands on the banks of the Río Aguascalientes, 1888 metres above sea level. The name Aguascalientes originated from the Spanish words "Aguas Calientes" meaning "hot waters". When the city was first founded in 1575 it was given this name for its abundance of hot springs. These thermal features are still in demand in numerous spas and even exploited for domestic use.

Tourist Offices
The State Tourist Office is in Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza de la Patria. It's open from 8am – 8pm, Tuesday to Friday and 10am – 6pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Sightseeing
Aguascalientes organizes the largest festival held in Mexico, the San Marcos Fair, which takes place from the middle of April to the beginning of May. It receives almost 7 million visitors every year. Enjoy the warm waters of the baths at Baños Termales de Ojocaliente. The elegant surroundings transport you back to the early 19th century.

Getting there
There are daily flights connecting Aguascalientes to Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mexico City and Tijuana. The airport is situated 26km south of town on the road to Mexico City.