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Aguascalientes

A colonial city known for the Feria de San Marcos, one of Mexico's biggest fairs each spring, and as the birthplace of Posada, creator of La Catrina.

Photo: Isacdaavid · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Our full guide to Aguascalientes is being written. It's on the Colonial Heartland list as If You're Nearby.

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Must-See
Cities · UNESCO

Guanajuato

About 89 miles away

A colorful silver-mining city in a ravine, with roads running in tunnels under its streets.

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Cities · Music

Guadalajara

Jalisco
About 107 miles away

The home of mariachi, with a grand colonial center, Orozco's murals at the Hospicio Cabañas and lively markets.

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Cities · UNESCO

San Miguel de Allende

Guanajuato
About 120 miles away

A pink-spired colonial town of cobblestones and art galleries, much loved by American retirees.

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