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The 12 Best Day Trips from Aguascalientes
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Aguascalientes, Mexico, led by León de los Aldama, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, Lagos de Moreno. The closest is Pabellón de Arteaga, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Aguascalientes at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 105 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 143 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Lagos de Moreno | 69 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 128 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Silao de la Victoria | 137 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| San Juan de los Lagos | 71 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Jerez de García Salinas | 112 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Víctor Rosales | 126 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Marfil | 143 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Pabellón de Arteaga | 29 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Rincón de Romos | 39 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Atotonilco el Alto | 150 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Aguascalientes
- 1
León de los Aldama, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Aguascalientes3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Parque Zoológico de León - Zooleón.
Also nearby: San Francisco del Rincón, Purísima de Bustos, Centro Familiar la Soledad.
- 2
Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, Mexico
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Aguascalientes4 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Lagos de Moreno, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-east of Aguascalientes2 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Tepatitlán de Morelos, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km south-west of Aguascalientes4 hr round trip - 5
Silao de la Victoria, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Aguascalientes4 hr 20 min round trip - 6
San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south of Aguascalientes2 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Jerez de García Salinas, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Aguascalientes3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Víctor Rosales, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km north of Aguascalientes4 hr round trip - 9
Marfil, Mexico
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-east of Aguascalientes4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Pabellón de Arteaga, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north of Aguascalientes1 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Rincón de Romos, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km north of Aguascalientes1 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south of Aguascalientes4 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Aguascalientes to León de los Aldama
A realistic pace for León de los Aldama, 105 km from Aguascalientes. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Aguascalientes
- 09:10Arrive in León de los Aldama (1 hr 40 min drive)
- 09:25Parque Zoológico de León - Zooleón
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of León de los Aldama
- 15:10Head back to Aguascalientes
- 16:50Home in Aguascalientes
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Aguascalientes?
- The best day trips from Aguascalientes are León de los Aldama, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, Lagos de Moreno, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Silao de la Victoria. The closest is Pabellón de Arteaga, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Aguascalientes?
- Pabellón de Arteaga is the closest, 29 km north of Aguascalientes, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Aguascalientes?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Aguascalientes: Pabellón de Arteaga (45 min), Rincón de Romos (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Aguascalientes for a day out?
- León de los Aldama is the largest city in day-trip range, 105 km south-east of Aguascalientes and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Aguascalientes?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Atotonilco el Alto at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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