Hola! Bienvenidos! Welcome to beautiful Aguascalientes!
Buenos dias! Good morning Country Collectors. Today we are exploring the capital of Aguascalientes
which just so happens to go by the same name! Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes! This also means
that we are in our 19th state here in Mexico! Wow that is just so cool! We can't wait to show you
around before we get started make sure to hit that subscribe button and ring the bell so you
don't miss out on any of our future adventures. And make sure to stay until the end where we give you
some more of our recommendations from the city. All right let's start with how we got here. At Morelia,
Michoacan's Central bus station we took a bus on the Primera Plus line heading for Aguascalientes for
612 pesos each. The beautiful journey took about five and a half hours. Once in Aguascalientes we
got a secure taxi for 35 pesos to our place. Let's check out where we're staying but first, hug bug!
This lovely open apartment cost us $29 USD per night and is fit with a queen size bed, full kitchen, air
conditioning, Wi-Fi, smart TV, and full bathroom. The hosts are extremely accommodating and they
have a a few other apartments on site so I'll put their website down in the description box below.
Something else we love about where we're staying is the neighborhood. This is Barrio Del Encino
also known as Barrio de Triana which is one of the four original neighborhoods here in Aguascalientes!
Right now we are down here in this neighborhood's Central Park Jardin Del Encino and this is one of
my most favorite parts of the city that I found so far. I just love coming down here and listening to
the fountain, watching the pigeons do their pigeony thing and looking up at the grandness of Templo
Del Senor Del Encino. This Magnificent church was built in 1773 and is well known because of the
famous Cristo Negro del Encino located inside. Outside you can marvel at its stunning Baroque
and Neoclassical facade. Located next to the temple is the Jose Guadalupe Posada Museum. He was born
here in 1852. He was an artist that worked as a lithographer and cartoonist and is most famously
known for the creation of La Catrina which is one of the most recognizable symbols of Dia de
los Muertos. It costs 10 pesos to enter and it's a great place to come down to get to know this
artist's work even better. And here in the museum they have an actual workshop where you can come
down, if you're lucky and watch people like Blanca and Horacio create some of this beautiful artwork.
She just showed us a few different techniques they use whether it's polished copper, stone or
wood. Whatever they do it takes so much work and the details are just incredible! Two to three days
a week they'll actually be here doing this but not on the weekends so you might want to try to
plan your trip around that. Yeah and here you can also see a lot of the artwork on the walls that
they've done and check out the presses here. Really unique stuff. It is so cool because you're getting
the history here and then you're also getting the modern day right here as well where they're
trying to preserve that tradition. Muchas Gracias. And right here behind me you can see there are some vendors set up
selling some clothing. If you want it a bit more lively we recommend coming down on the weekend
because they have this big open air market where they're selling some handcrafted goods and food.
Speaking of food, I'm a bit hungry and there's a restaurant here we have been dying to try so
let's do it together! We asked our waitress for her recommendations and she said the chilaquiles
which you know Adam was so excited about so he got a half order of that. We also went with a
omelet with rrajas poblanos. And then we got the cochinita Pibil. She said it was amazing and
she was right! It has this influence in the Yucatan Peninsula hence the name here. This
restaurant is open from 8 am to 1:30 pm every day of the week. And remember when a place offers a half
portion of their food it's usually because the portions are huge. And this place is no
exception! Now that our bellies are full let's head down to the city center. Come along.
Welcome to the Historical Center and heart of Aguascalientes. We are starting here in Plaza de
la Patria. This large open space is great for a stroll you can take a seat in the shade of the
trees or maybe even catch an event. We lucked out and have been here during their Cultural Festival.
So throughout the days and nights we've been able to see an array of performances including
dance and song. There were some really talented kids as well that were pretty impressive! On the
south side of the plaza you can find government buildings such as the Municipal Palace with its
neoclassical facade as well as the Government Palace. If you head inside you will be delighted
by the many murals as well as the famous one titled, The National Fair of San Marcos, done
by Chilean artist Osvaldo Barra Cunningham, a disciple of Diego Rivera. The architecture
was also really stunning so take time to stop in and take a look around. It's definitely one
of the most beautiful government palaces we have seen in Mexico. And just off the plaza
you can find a pedestrian walkway ways which is a great place to go shopping see some dancing
or grab yourself something to eat or drink. Like right here where I'm getting an Aguas
Frescas for 20 pesos. One liter of Limon con chia. Remember we're at a higher altitude here so you
want to make sure you're staying hydrated. Absolutely! It's right there for you. Ah gracias! It would be 25.
Sorry it's 25. Adam trying to take advantage! Hey man you got to see what you can get!
How is it? Mmm so refreshing and cool as it goes down. You guys want to try some? Yeah!
Delicious! Over to the east here you will find the main cathedral in town dedicated
to Our Lady of the Assumption. Construction was finished in 1738 and is a blend of Baroque and
Neoclassical. As pretty as it is during the day I think it's much more so at night so
make sure to come down here then to experience the city under the glow of its lights. And just
outside right here is where you can find the colorful Aguascalientes letters which
as you know say it with me is a great place to snap a photo! And apparently
they also knew I was coming and they set up this huge A! Just for you babe! Thank you!
Check out this guy! I love it!
Muchachos! Hola buen dia!
That's awesome! This guy's been riding around on his bike. He's got the Catrina on the back it
says welcome to all the tourists. I just love that! And what I love about these colonial cities is the
architecture like the stone work right here. And in front of us is the historic Teatro Morelos
and it is stunning! This building is best known for being the meeting point for The Sovereign
Revolutionary Convention in 1914 where many of the great generals and leaders of the Mexican
Revolution met. Nowadays you can come here and enjoy a performance or other social event. On one
side of the theater is The Patio of Jacarandas. It's sort of a community garden that we got to
come to the other night and catch some live music under these beautiful Jacaranda trees. And on the
other side is the patio of Jesus Contreras. Born here in Aguascalientes he was one of the most
representative sculptors of the late 19th century here in Mexico. And here in this patio dedicated to
him you can see many of his impressive sculptures. All right now we're going to head West to the
Barrio of San Marcos so come with us! Just around the corner here on Venusiano Carranza you can
find the Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes. Here you can find some temporary exhibits and galleries
in this historic setting. I just love these arches and this yellow color. I also read that throughout
the year they hold courses, classes and some other fun stuff so maybe when you're here you can join
in. Just across the street and down a little bit is the Regional History Museum. This small
but interesting place is a must stop if you're looking for some more information about the area.
Ooh there's the music right there! I was just gonna say along the road here there are many restaurants
cafes and bars. We haven't been out at night but it seems like it is really set up for a party! I
should say fiesta. And check it out this truck right here is making milk deliveries in those
old school giant milk containers. I love it! Yeah that's really neat you don't see that every day.
No you don't. All right let's keep going down to San Marcos. Like Barrio del Encino this is one of
the original neighborhoods here in Aguascalientes. If the name sounds familiar it may be because this
is where the National Fair of San Marcos is held annually every April for about three weeks making
it the largest fair in Mexico! Many people come to the fair to witness something that has become
very controversial but is also one of the state's greatest traditions, bullfighting. Bullfighting was
brought to the country by conquistadors over 500 years ago. Behind me here you can find the oldest
bullfighting ring in all of Mexico, Plaza de Toros San Marcos. Which dates back to the 19th century.
Nowadays to school for aspiring matadors! Holé! Holé? Olé! The newer bullring known as Plaza de
Toros Monumental de Aguascalientes is located just southeast of here and is known to be the fourth
largest Bullring in all of Mexico. Across the street here is Jardin De San Marcos the central
meeting point and garden of this neighborhood. It is very well maintained and clean with many shaded
seating areas, a kiosko fountain, and sculptures throughout. On the western end of the garden you will find the
Temple of San Marcos the main church here in the neighborhood. And on the weekend when we were here
we saw so many vendors. They were selling food and drinks. And I was just envisioning this place
during the fair I bet it is absolutely packed! People having such a great time. I would definitely
love to come here then! Me too! And while we are here enjoying this beautiful garden we would love
to give a special shout out to our new patrons: Jose, Rick, Steven, Cathy, Lauda, Mario, Cari,
Sarah and Jesse. Thank you so much for becoming a part of this community. As we travel around Mexico
and the world you are the part that's making this possible. So muchas gracias from the bottom of
our hearts. Yeah we appreciate, appreciate... We do appreciate you and we appreciate you! Immensely!
So thanks again. If you would like to become a part of our Patreon community we'll put the
link in the description below. Well we have one more really neat spot to take you to today so
how about we choo-choo our way over there. I hope we can find the right track! We'll see you there!
Welcome to Plaza de las Tres Centurias. From San Marcos we hopped in a DiDi for 40 pesos. It took
about 10 minutes to get over here to Barrio de la Estacion. Behind me you can see this historic
complex which is an homage to the train legacy here in Aguascalientes. On site you can find a
train station, some old railway cars and much much more so let's go check it out together! All aboard
the Aguascalientes Express! At the entrance you will be greeted by this massive steam engine. At
one point Aguascalientes was the biggest Hub in the Mexico railway system. So there's a ton
of history here. Right now this plaza is very quiet. However on the weekends this Plaza comes
alive with vendors, live music, people hanging out and just having a good time. It's definitely worth
coming down to check out. Behind us here is the old train station which has since been restored.
Inside you can marvel at its beautiful interior, ticket booth, vintage luggage, and wooden benches
where the passengers would wait for their trains. It's a wonderful place to come. It is only open
Wednesday through Sunday from 12 pm until 6 pm so plan your trip accordingly. Across from the
station is the old loading dock that has a small museum at the end where you can get a
lot more information about what happened inside this cool building. As well as my favorite part
of this entire complex the choo-choo train yard! Where you can come down and explore some of the antique trains
and really feel like you're part of the history. As well as... These really neat old hand cars! This just
made me flashback to my childhood watching Looney Tunes and Wile E Coyote. All I gotta say is meep! meep!
And the best part is it's all free! So you can come down here by yourself with friends
or family enjoy the sights and feel like you've been transported back in time at no cost to you!
I feel like nothing is free in life anymore. So true! And when you're here you may even get lucky
and see the afternoon train go by. Check it out! How cool is that? Look at those double deckers
going by this is a serious train! Look up there. There's a guy on the roof! There's police! Whoa!
He's waving!
And when you're done exploring the station you can cross over the highway here to the rest of
this massive complex where the factories and buildings have been transformed into art spaces
such as Museo Espacio. This former Railway Workshop is now home to a contemporary art museum where
you can even see remnants of the original track through the glass on the floor. Unfortunately as
you can see we have reached the Caboose which means our time with you this week is at an end.
But like we promised earlier first some of our recommendations. Starting with Los Pintaditos. If
you like birria this is the place to come sample it. We got it in the form of tacos and quesadillas.
And of course some consommé on the side to sip and dip it in. It was so tasty! Next up the Quinto
Barrio which means the fifth neighborhood which is very clever! This place is a food hall so it has
a bar and several restaurants you can choose from. We went with some tropical ceviche, a bright fresh
salad with serrano ham, strawberries and apples and a serrano ham torta with mushrooms and provolone
cheese. The food was great and we got to enjoy a futból match on the large outdoor TV. And last
but not least a couple more attractions that you might want to check out when you're here. Starting with Templo San
Antonio de Padua which some say is the most beautiful church here in the capital. And we
can attest to that. It is quite gorgeous! And to its east is Museo De Aguascalientes which is
either the city or state museum. I'm not sure. We didn't get to check it out unfortunately
because it was closed. But Adam peeked through the windows and said it looked great. They are
closed on Mondays and Tuesdays so make sure to bear that in mind if you are planning on
visiting. Yes. But thank you so so much again for joining us here in the capital of the
state of Aguascalientes. We had a wonderful time. It would have been nowhere near as much
fun if you hadn't been here to share it with so thanks for that because you make our time
that much more special. You certainly do. If you enjoyed this video give us a big thumbs
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DLING, DLING, DLING, DLING the train!
We'll see you, next time! Adios!