| Aguascalientes (state) | |
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Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | Mexico |
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| Capital | Aguascalientes |
| Surface | 5,618 km² |
| Inhabitants | 1.237.675 (2012 census) |
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Aguascalientes it is a state Mexican in the region of Bajío.
To know
Geographical notes
It borders to the north with the state of Jalisco and to the west with the state of Zacatecas. Its name means "warm waters" in Spanish. It is an internal state and therefore has no access to the sea.
Background
The state was founded in 1835 when the territory was separated from the state of Zacatecas.
Territories and tourist destinations
The state of Aguascalientes is administratively divided into 11 municipalities.
Urban centers
- Aguascalientes - Capital of the federated state of the same name.
- Calvillo - The largest producer of guava in Mexico (to the point of being known as the world capital) and is famous for the confectionery and liqueurs that have this fruit as an ingredient.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
You can find good beer and often In the Juarez market, located in the historic center of the city, you can try a dish of birria.
Try the delicious ones chascas which are shelled corn, prepared in different ways. Roast, topped with chile de árbol (chillies) and butter, combined with other ingredients such as mayonnaise, cream cheese, lemon and salt.
To taste also the jicaleta, a large slice of Jicama and vegetables, served on a stick like a large lollipop. It can be eaten on its own or covered with a choice of sweet or savory, flavored powders, hot sauce, lime juice, and more.
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