Places to visit in Aguascalientes
Natural Wonders

Village of Calvillo

Village of Calvillo
Natural Wonders

Village of Calvillo

A 49 Km. de la Ciudad de Aguascaleintes, Calvillo, Calvillo, Ags.. 20804.

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This semi-warm beauty is located in the western part of the State, 49 kilometers away from the capital city of Aguascalientes on Highway 70 towards Jalpa. Surrounded by the magical corners of the ally of Huajucar, the municipality of Calvillo has a history which dates back to the 17th Century, with the splendor of their estates such as the San Diego de la Labor, la Primavera, La Vaquera, and La del Sauz.  West of the municipality are the Alisos and Cienega, a lush place full of vegetation, fauna, waterfalls, and excellent for partaking in eco-tourist activities.  Other options for visitors are the thermal waters at its various spas and the Temazcales in the Yolihuani Center. The Malpaso Dam is an interesting place, because there are different dining places, lodging in cabins, and the spectacular vistas of the canyons. The Parish of the del Señor del Salitre, built in 1772 and recognized for having the second largest dome in Latin America, looms in the heart of the municipality. Calvillo, worldwide, stands out for its fine needlework, fine craftsmanship that has become part of the cultural heritage of the region and for its production of guava from which typical sweets are made such as empanadas, candies, rolls, cookies, liqueur, cream, and jam. And not to be left out, the area is also known for its ice cream, pastries, liqueur, and stews. December is the best time to visit Calvillo, since the first few days of the month is the Feria de la Guayaba, a very colorful, popular and traditional fair which show cases the typical harvest obviously abound in products made from guava. Calvillo is a place full of history, culture, and tradition.


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Los Alisos and Ciénaga
Los Alisos and Ciénaga
Malpaso Dam
Malpaso Dam
Stone arches Portales
Stone arches Portales
Kiosk
Kiosk
Main entrance
Main entrance
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A 49 Km. de la Ciudad de Aguascaleintes, Calvillo, Calvillo, Ags.. 20804.