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:'''Aguascalientes' is the name of both a state of Mexico and that state's capital city. This article is about the state. For the city, see: Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes.''
'Aguascalientes' is a state of Mexico, situated in the center of the country. The name means "hot waters" in Spanish and originated from the abundance of hot springs in the area; so the corresponding adjective for the state and its inhabitants is the whimsical demonym ''hidrocálido'' (hidro = water; cálido = hot). The state capital is the city of Aguascalientes.
The state is located about from Mexico City.
It covers and has a little more than one million inhabitants. The state is not heavily populated. However, most of its inhabitants live in the densely populated metropolitan area of its capital city.
The state as it is now was created in October 27th, 1875 when it was separated from Zacatecas. It bears the name Aguascalientes taken from its largest city and capital also called Aguascalientes.
The racial make-up of the state of Aguascalientes is as follows:
★ 50% white/European descent (mostly of Spanish descent, but also Italian, Russian, Polish, German, Swedish, Greek, and Romanian)
★ 45% mestizo (mixed Amerindian-European)
★ 4% Asian (mostly Filipino, Japanese (Thanks to the biggest Nissan plant in Mexico) and Korean)
★ 1% Amerindian, and small communities of Anglo Americans, and Anglo Canadians.
This state originated around the times of colonial Spanish influence. It is located in the middle of the country and is now beginning to make a name for itself as an industrial power within Mexico. The state was once a major silver miner and a major source of railroad transportation, the latter due to its strategic location, midway between the three most populated areas, namely Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
In the rural area, Aguascalientes was once the first national producer of grapes and wines. This tradition ceased gradually for it proved unreliable since in Mexico the culture of wine does not have strong roots. Only a few wineries and vineyards remain.
The economy of the state has become mostly industralized. However, recently it has also benefited from heavier tourism, since the capital city has gained prestige and status as a national destination for its colonial beauty and cleanliness. In addition, the haciendas and baths around the state have historic and recreational importance.
Although this state is not often billed as a tourist center, international visitors, as well as citizens from all over Mexico, are attracted to the San Marcos Fair, which is considered the national fair of Mexico and contributes much to Mexico's economy.
Recently, its capital city has gained the reputation as a great destination for its superb colonial architecture visible in the colonial centre, as well as the modernity and dynamism in the outskirts.
The city also hosts many conventions every year. It benefits from its excellent central location. The city is also famed for its environment of relaxation, and for its safety and cleanliness, as it is often described by people when traveling to this part of the country for conventions or tourism.
Most tourists go to the capital. A few tourists explore the former mining towns in the north of the state (in the municipalities of Asientos and Tepezalá), which are now almost ghost cities. The haciendas, hot springs, and baths scattered around the state are also of historical and recreational relevance.
The municipality of Calvillo has a semi-tropical climate, The largest producer of guavas in Mexico, it attracts some fans of watersports to its reservoirs.
The state has a Natural Protected Reserve in the higher mountains called Sierra Fria. The Sierra Fría is a protected area. Located at a height of 2,500 to 3,000 meters (8,200–9,850 ft) above sea level, it comprises oak and pine forests. Its attractions include observing exuberant landscape and wide ravines, in which, there are pumas, lynxes, boar, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, raccoons and many other animals. There are steep-sided cycle paths, camping and picnic areas as well as several hunting clubs. It is the mountain climate and fauna that attracts locals for camping activities. In winter, the temperature sometimes falls to 5°C (24°F) below zero when the weather is poor. Usually, Sierra Fria is the only part of the state that gets snow during winter.
In the city of Aguascalientes one of the best sunsets in the world can be seen in the Cerro del Muerto which the hill resembles the shape of a man lying down. The city of Aguascalients is called "el corazon" which means "the heart" of Mexico because it lies in the middle of the state. This city is considered, by its locals, to be one of the safest and cleanest in Mexico. Also, the city of Aguascalientes is known as "the land of the good people" because the residents of the city are considered to be the friendliest in all of Mexico.
At present, the state has one first-division football team (Necaxa), one professional baseball team (Los Rieleros ''The Railers''), and one professional basketball team (Las Panteras ''The Panthers'').
Main articles: Municipalities of Aguascalientes
Aguscalientes is subdivided into 11 municipios (municipalities)
★ Aguascalientes
★ Calvillo
★ Jesús María
★ Pabellón de Arteaga
★ Rincón de Romos
★ San Francisco de los Romo
:''See also articles in the category ''
★ Antonio Acevedo Escobedo, writer
★ José María Bocanegra, 3rd President of Mexico
★ Francisco Díaz de León, artist
★ Gabriel Fernández Ledesma, artist
★ Manuel M. Ponce, musician
★ José Guadalupe Posada, artist
★ Saturnino Herrán, artist
★ Ramón López Velarde, poet
★ Arturo Robles Aguilar, politician
★ José Antonio Zapata, journalist
★ Raúl López Serna, physician
★ Matias Lozano Diaz de Leon, journalist
★ Agustin Morales Padilla, journalist
★ Sergio Vallin, musician (Maná)
★ Roy Ochoa Aviles, musician (Moderatto)
★ Wendy Gonzalez, scientist
★ Violeta Retamoza, professional golfer
★ YADHIRA CARRILLO, ACTRESS
★ Search for audio files and radio programs from Aguascalientes. (at Internet Archive)
★ Aguascalientes state government
★ METROAguascalientes.com / Aguascalientes news source and newspapers, including audio source and streaming media
★ / Estaciones de radio en vivo de Aguascalientes y periódicos
★ Towns, cities, and postal codes in Aguascalientes
★ Grupo de Usuarios de Software Libre de Aguascalientes
★ Blog Aguascalientes
★ Informacion Turistica de Aguascalientes
★ Pictures of Aguascalientes Photo set of the City of Aguascalientes
'Aguascalientes' is a state of Mexico, situated in the center of the country. The name means "hot waters" in Spanish and originated from the abundance of hot springs in the area; so the corresponding adjective for the state and its inhabitants is the whimsical demonym ''hidrocálido'' (hidro = water; cálido = hot). The state capital is the city of Aguascalientes.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Economy and industry |
| Tourism |
| Sports |
| Municipalities |
| Major communities |
| Famous ''hidrocálidos'' |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
The state is located about from Mexico City.
It covers and has a little more than one million inhabitants. The state is not heavily populated. However, most of its inhabitants live in the densely populated metropolitan area of its capital city.
The state as it is now was created in October 27th, 1875 when it was separated from Zacatecas. It bears the name Aguascalientes taken from its largest city and capital also called Aguascalientes.
Demographics
The racial make-up of the state of Aguascalientes is as follows:
★ 50% white/European descent (mostly of Spanish descent, but also Italian, Russian, Polish, German, Swedish, Greek, and Romanian)
★ 45% mestizo (mixed Amerindian-European)
★ 4% Asian (mostly Filipino, Japanese (Thanks to the biggest Nissan plant in Mexico) and Korean)
★ 1% Amerindian, and small communities of Anglo Americans, and Anglo Canadians.
Economy and industry
This state originated around the times of colonial Spanish influence. It is located in the middle of the country and is now beginning to make a name for itself as an industrial power within Mexico. The state was once a major silver miner and a major source of railroad transportation, the latter due to its strategic location, midway between the three most populated areas, namely Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
In the rural area, Aguascalientes was once the first national producer of grapes and wines. This tradition ceased gradually for it proved unreliable since in Mexico the culture of wine does not have strong roots. Only a few wineries and vineyards remain.
The economy of the state has become mostly industralized. However, recently it has also benefited from heavier tourism, since the capital city has gained prestige and status as a national destination for its colonial beauty and cleanliness. In addition, the haciendas and baths around the state have historic and recreational importance.
Tourism
Although this state is not often billed as a tourist center, international visitors, as well as citizens from all over Mexico, are attracted to the San Marcos Fair, which is considered the national fair of Mexico and contributes much to Mexico's economy.
Recently, its capital city has gained the reputation as a great destination for its superb colonial architecture visible in the colonial centre, as well as the modernity and dynamism in the outskirts.
The city also hosts many conventions every year. It benefits from its excellent central location. The city is also famed for its environment of relaxation, and for its safety and cleanliness, as it is often described by people when traveling to this part of the country for conventions or tourism.
Most tourists go to the capital. A few tourists explore the former mining towns in the north of the state (in the municipalities of Asientos and Tepezalá), which are now almost ghost cities. The haciendas, hot springs, and baths scattered around the state are also of historical and recreational relevance.
The municipality of Calvillo has a semi-tropical climate, The largest producer of guavas in Mexico, it attracts some fans of watersports to its reservoirs.
The state has a Natural Protected Reserve in the higher mountains called Sierra Fria. The Sierra Fría is a protected area. Located at a height of 2,500 to 3,000 meters (8,200–9,850 ft) above sea level, it comprises oak and pine forests. Its attractions include observing exuberant landscape and wide ravines, in which, there are pumas, lynxes, boar, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, raccoons and many other animals. There are steep-sided cycle paths, camping and picnic areas as well as several hunting clubs. It is the mountain climate and fauna that attracts locals for camping activities. In winter, the temperature sometimes falls to 5°C (24°F) below zero when the weather is poor. Usually, Sierra Fria is the only part of the state that gets snow during winter.
In the city of Aguascalientes one of the best sunsets in the world can be seen in the Cerro del Muerto which the hill resembles the shape of a man lying down. The city of Aguascalients is called "el corazon" which means "the heart" of Mexico because it lies in the middle of the state. This city is considered, by its locals, to be one of the safest and cleanest in Mexico. Also, the city of Aguascalientes is known as "the land of the good people" because the residents of the city are considered to be the friendliest in all of Mexico.
Sports
At present, the state has one first-division football team (Necaxa), one professional baseball team (Los Rieleros ''The Railers''), and one professional basketball team (Las Panteras ''The Panthers'').
Municipalities
Main articles: Municipalities of Aguascalientes
Aguscalientes is subdivided into 11 municipios (municipalities)
Major communities
★ Aguascalientes
★ Calvillo
★ Jesús María
★ Pabellón de Arteaga
★ Rincón de Romos
★ San Francisco de los Romo
Famous ''hidrocálidos''
:''See also articles in the category ''
★ Antonio Acevedo Escobedo, writer
★ José María Bocanegra, 3rd President of Mexico
★ Francisco Díaz de León, artist
★ Gabriel Fernández Ledesma, artist
★ Manuel M. Ponce, musician
★ José Guadalupe Posada, artist
★ Saturnino Herrán, artist
★ Ramón López Velarde, poet
★ Arturo Robles Aguilar, politician
★ José Antonio Zapata, journalist
★ Raúl López Serna, physician
★ Matias Lozano Diaz de Leon, journalist
★ Agustin Morales Padilla, journalist
★ Sergio Vallin, musician (Maná)
★ Roy Ochoa Aviles, musician (Moderatto)
★ Wendy Gonzalez, scientist
★ Violeta Retamoza, professional golfer
★ YADHIRA CARRILLO, ACTRESS
References
External links
★ Search for audio files and radio programs from Aguascalientes. (at Internet Archive)
★ Aguascalientes state government
★ METROAguascalientes.com / Aguascalientes news source and newspapers, including audio source and streaming media
★ / Estaciones de radio en vivo de Aguascalientes y periódicos
★ Towns, cities, and postal codes in Aguascalientes
★ Grupo de Usuarios de Software Libre de Aguascalientes
★ Blog Aguascalientes
★ Informacion Turistica de Aguascalientes
★ Pictures of Aguascalientes Photo set of the City of Aguascalientes
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