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SECURITY AND ROADS

Along with police and fire surveillance, there are fire and ambulance stations in Aguascalientes, as well as hospitals within 15 km (9 miles) of any Industrial Park.

Aguascalientes has 800 state police officers, 4 fire stations, 2 coordinations of civil protection; one municipal and one from the state.

Total number of road security officers in the state
7 federal security officers, but there are more state police officers assigned to this function.

• Ranked 3rd Best in Mexico as per social perception of security.
• Intensive use of high-tech intelligence systems.
• Proof of trust - 100% confidence in police forces.

C5: Integrated Police Forces Control Center
• What is: Intelligence center for public security, with around 150 personnel.
• Works with more than 10,000 tech components like: antennas, video cameras, tablets, artificial intelligence, computers and tablets.
• Connected with 1,503 sites such as schools, public spaces, companies, hospitals, an many others.
• + 3,600 video cameras
• 450 panic buttons in strategic places.

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WATER SERVICES

Aguascalientes is equipped with 134 water treatment plants with a capacity of 63 million cubic meters per year. It also has 38 wastewater plants.

2nd national place in best availability of water and sanitation services. (with 95.3% of availability)

Water Supplier
Veolia

Main water source
Aquifers

Average basic minimum cost (Domestic, commercial and industrial)
• Domestic: The rates go from $98.69MX ($4.93USD) to $12,528MX ($626.4USD), depending on the consumption range.
• Commercial and industrial: The rates go from $457.39MX ($22.86USD) to $138,953.55MX ($6,947.67USD), depending on the consumption range. An additional charge is made for every extra cubic meter.

Liter capacity of sewage plants
The maximum sewage discharge allowed: 0.8Lt/Sec/Ha or 2.88m3/h-101.71ft3/Ha; depending on the project.

Percentage of drainage and sanitation fees and taxes
$0.26 usd/m3 with a minimum use of 16m3.

Exchange rate: $1.00 US dollar = $20.00 pesos mexicanos

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ENERGY, TELEPHONE, AND OPTICAL FIBER

Aguascalientes has a unique Electric Ring that supplies energy from the National Electric System through three different supply lines: North, West and Southeast. These lines converge and provide triple redundancy, making the service virtually blackout-free.

Installed capacity, availability and number of industrial parks
Electric power supply is only limited to the amount of power agreed to be provided by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), but some infrastructure adjustments may be needed: 115, 220 and 440 Kilovolts are available.

Electricity supplier - CFE
Provided by CFE nationwide, prices are set by this government institution. Aguascalientes has a unique Electrical Power Ring providing energy from the National PowerGrid through three different supply lines: North, West and South-East. These lines converge andprovide triple redundancy, which makes service virtually blackout free

Total number of domestic, commercial, industrial and public services users
Of total users the 87% corresponds to domestic users and the 12% to commercial and public services users.

Total users in the municipality
449,272 electric power users

Domestic cost (low voltage), Commercial (medium voltage) and industrial (medium to high voltage)
• Domestic: 119.582 c$/kWh
• Commercial: 280.155 c$/kWh
• Industrial: 129.683 c$/kWh

Telephone companies
32: AT&T, Alestra, Telecomunicaciones de Mexico, Telefónica Movistar, TELMEX, Total Play, etc.

Optical fiber companies
Fibra óptica Redes y Construcciones, Aguascalientes, Ags.

Photovoltaic Parks
Renewable energies are a safe bet due to the conditions of proximity to centers of high demand, due to the altitude and climate of the entity, which facilitates production and power distribution. To date, there are eight projects amounting to 1,265 million dollars, generating more than 7,900 jobs in construction and employing more than 400 people for the operation and maintenance of the facilities. Nowadays, only one project is in the development stage, the rest have completed construction and are in the process of venting energy.

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OTHER SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES

Pipelines
Gasoducto La Laguna, Gasoducto Villa de Reyes

Natural gas companies / natural gas price for industrial use
MAIN PROVIDER: GAS NATURAL FENOSA. SUB-DISTRIBUITORS:
• ELAISA INTER S.A. DE C.V.
• GNCVNATGAS,
• SERIUS CONVERSIONES
• GAS NATURAL DEL NOROESTE
• GAS NATURAL MEXICO AGUASCALIENTES.

PRICE (0-3.488 GJ/month) in USD:
• Month (service charge): $461.77
• Distribution (GJ/month): $0.81
• Fee capability (GJ/month): $0.61
• Usage Fee (GJ/month): $0.19.
*Approximate fees.

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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

Markets
72 Markets

• Mercado Terán
• Mercado Juárez
• Mercado Guadalupe
• Mercado Morelos
• Mercado Reforma
• La Purísima
• Mercado Gómez Farías
• Mercado de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Shoping centers

• Altaria
• Galerías
• Punto 45
• Plaza Boreal
• Plaza Arcos
• San Telmo Town Centre
• Centro Comercial Espacio Aguascalientes
• Centro Comercial Plaza Patria
• Plaza Comercial Santa Fe
• Centro Comercial Expo Plaza
• Centro Comercial Villasunción
• Plaza Palmas
• Centro Comercial el Dorado
• Plaza Universidad
• Centro Comercial El Parian
• Plaza Vestir
• Plaza Terracota

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COMMUNICATION

NEWSPAPERS

• EL HERALDO DE AGUASCALIENTES
• EL SOL DEL CENTRO
• HIDROCÁLIDO
• PERIÓDICO BLANCO & NEGRO
www.heraldo.mx
www.elsoldelcentro.com.mx
www.hidrocalidodigital.com
www.blancoynegro.com

Specialized newspaper in Economic and Industrial development
• Líder Empresarial
• Innovación Económica

Radios stations (including AM and FM)
8 radio stations

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HEALTH SERVICES

Aguascalietes has 10 general hospitals, 3 specialty hospitals, international services and specialized services to the Japanese community.

• # 4 in the ranking of states with the highest Health and well-being.
• # 3 in life expectancy
• # 4 in mortality rate
• # 7 in access to nutrition and health care
• # 2 in better availability of water and sanitation services within homes.

Directory of public and private hospitals in the municipality

Hospital: Star Médica
Website: www.starmedica.com

Hospital: MAC
Website: www.hospitalesmac.com

Hospital: Clínica Ono
Website: www.onoconsultoria.com

Hospital: Hospital Cardiológica de Aguascalientes
Website: www.hospitalcardiologica.com.mx

Hospital: Opcion Oncológica de Aguascalientes

Hospital: Centenario Hospital Miguel Hidalgo
Website: www.aguascalientes.gob.mx

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HOTELS

According to the latest census between INEGI (National Institute of Statistic and Geography) and SECTUR (Ministry of Tourism), in Aguascalientes there are 206 lodging establishments.
There are 7,824 rooms among all the lodging providers, being 6,364 hotel rooms and 941 motels.

Hotels directory (4 and 5 star)

NAME	TELEPHONE	ADDRESS
Gran Hotel Alameda	49 970 3800	Antigua Alameda #821, Héroes, 20190 Aguascalientes, Ags.
Gran Hotel Hacienda la Noria:	449 910 2330	Av Héroe de Nacozari 1315, Barrio de la Salud, 20240 Aguascalientes, Ags.
Hotel Fiesta Americana	449 910 0500	Calle, Los Laureles S/N, Desarrollo Especial Zona de la Feria, 20070 Aguascalientes, Ags.
Hilton Garden Inn	449 478 1700	Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta 404, Valle de las Trojes, 20115 Aguascalientes, Ags.
Hotel Marriott	449 139 4060	Boulevard Zacatecas Norte S/N Col, Trojes de Alonso, 20116 Aguascalientes.

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HOUSING

Aguascalientes has International standard on service coverage for homes, just as some of the most developed nations around the world:
- 6 out of 10 own their home
- Basic service coverage:
• 98.9% Sewage
• 99.6% Electricity
• 99.7% Running wáter

Population density. - As of 2015, on average in the state of Aguascalientes live: 234 people per square kilometer.

Source: INEGI

Number of inhabited homes
45,651

Number of approved INFONAVIT credits
11,171

Percentage of total credits in the state
21,759 total credits

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RECREATION AND TOURISM

Aguascalientes is a state full of historical, cultural, and technological richness; headquarters of the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention, birthplace of the engraver José Guadalupe Posada, creator of the Catrina or Calavera Garbancera, and former home of the sculptor Jesús F. Contreras.

Magical Towns, world-class museums, vineyards, and tours of the Historic Center are some of the many characteristics that make this a beautiful state, rich in experiences.

In addition, with a wide tourist offer and a gastronomic and wine tradition, Aguascalientes is one of the most prosperous, safe, and pleasant states to visit and to live in Mexico.

MAGICAL TOWNS

1. San José de Gracia
Touristic Attractions:
- Mountain Range Sierra Fría
- Dam Plutarco Elías Calles
- Sanctuary of the Cristo Roto
- Temple of the Sr. of San José
- Natural Canyions
- Gate Curtain
- Adventure Park Boca de túnel
- Theme Park La Alameda
- Handicrafts and gastronomy market
- Artisan gallery

2. Real de Asientos
Touristic Attractions:
- Museum of Cactus
- Underground tunnels
- Mining museum
- Gallery
- Guadalupe Pantheon
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Temple of our lady of Belen
- Commercial Route Camino Real of Tierra Adentro
- Ex convent museum of Tepozán
- Temple of Our Lady from Guadalupe
- Miner’s House
- Historical Center Casa Larrañaga

3. Calvillo
Touristic Attractions:
- Handicrafts and gastronomy market
- Dam and Canyon of Malpaso
- Dam La Codorniz
- Cottages
- National Museum of Magical Towns
- Aquatic Parks
- Artisan’s house
- Municipal Market Manuel Gómez Morín

PERMANENT TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

• Star Product: WINE ROUTE (tours and tastings in vineyards)
• Pedestrian walk through the Historic Center and explanation of the Government Palace murals
• Variety of museums
• Tres Centurias Square
• City tour (Panoramic bus)

dams

- Presidente Calles
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez
- Niagara
- Media Luna
- Jocoque
- Malpaso
- El Cedazo

Charro Canvases

- Lienzo Charro Xonacatique
- Villa Charra Isla San Marcos
- Don Ramón Muñoz
- Lienzo Charro de Rincon de Romos

Spas and Swimming pools

- Yolihuani Spa
- Perfeczzione Spa
- Ojocaliente Thermal baths
- La cueva Water park
- SpaAgs
- Mikiani Spa
- Vita Spa
- Alessia Hotel Boutique
- Euroderma Clinic and Spa

Recreational centers

- Parque Rodolfo Landeros
- Parque Heroes Mexicanos
- El Cedazo
- El Caracol
- Parque Aventura a Boca de Tunel

Country clubs

- Pulgas Pandas Club de Golf
- Club Campestre
- Sportika
- Futurama
- San Telmo Golf Club
- Santa Mónica

Palenques

The state of Aguascalientes has:

- Cockfighting area
- Plaza de Toros Monumnetal (15,000 people)
- Plaza de Toros San Marcos

archaeological sites

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CULTURE

The importance of culture in the state is reflected in the artistic, recreational and entertainment offer of Aguascalientes, which can be enjoyed throughout its geography, 365 days a year.

Some of the most relevant international alliances in this regard have been:

• Integration of the Aguascalientes Chapter of the Global ResiliArt Movement of the UNESCO for resilience and economic reactivation through cultural tourism and gastronomy.
• The Aguascalientes International Forum: Culture, creativity and peace held in 2019.
• The Aguascalientes Creative City Project with the municipalities network.
• The Aguascalientes Geopark Project: The Water Routes that promotes the cultural and natural heritage of the state.
• Dual Education in Arts.
• The Urban-Historical Landscape.

The state of Aguascalientes is a national benchmark for the conjunction between tradition and innovation that brings together he bastions of artistic creations year after year.
• In exhibitions of visual and graphic arts of the National Meeting of Young Art, the José Guadalupe Posada International Graphic Biennial, the Enrique Guzmán Drawing and Painting Biennial, exhibitions and interventions of large format and international quality in public space.
• For his literary quality in the Aguascalientes Fine Arts Poetry Prize, the Dolores Castro Encounter, the Salvador Gallardo Dávalos Young Literature Prize.
• For the quality of its stage productions at the Aguascalientes Fair, the current music, theater, and classical and contemporary dance scene, the extraordinary performance of the Aguascalientes Symphony Orchestra, the opera, the chamber music and the Jazz and Opera Singing Festivals.

As well as the richness of its cultural diversity that gave rise to ceramics, basketry, saddlery, fraying, traditional festivals, and the local products that give life to its gastronomy.

The Economic Impact of the Cultural Sector in the State contributes to:
• 2.3% of the State’s GDP
• 1,145 economic-creative units
• 10,000 jobs with .2% annual growth
• Employability of 32% of the Economically active Population under 30 years of age.

In addition, its extensive Cultural Infrastructure has allowed it to offer:

• 80% free of charge of cultural offer
• 2,844 artistic educational options
• 4,365 cultural events and artistic presentations in cultural spaces, as well as in public spaces.

THEATERS

- Foro la Puga (250 people)
- Foro Cultural al Trote
- Teatro de la Alameda (396 people)
- Teatro Francisco Gabilondo Soler Cri-Cri (248 peope)
- Teatro Morelos (351 people)
- Teatro Victor Sandoval (454 people)

- Teatro Bicentenario (640 people)
- Teatro de la Casa de Cultura de Cosio (200 people)
- Teatro de la Casa de Cultura de Asientos (150 people)
- Teatro Antonio Leal y Romero (247 people)
- Teatro Aguascalientes (1,589 people)
- Foro Cultural MUSE.

MUSEUMS

- Museo de Aguascalientes
- Museo Jose Guadalupe Posada
- Museo Escarcega
- Museo Regional de Historia de Aguascalientes
- Museo de Sitio del Teatro Morelos
- Descubre Museo Interactivo de Ciencia y Tecnologia
- Museo de la Fauna
- Museo de Arte Contemporaneo No. 8

- Museo Nacional de la Muerte
- Museo Nacional de los Pueblos Magicos
- Museo Espacio
- Museo Comunitario del Deporte e Historia
- Museo de Sitio los Arquitos
- Museo de la Insurgencia
- Museo Ferrocarrilero
- Museo Comunitario del Juguete Tradicional Mexicano.

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SPORTS

GOLF COURSES

Name
Aguascalientes Country Club
Pulgas Pandas Golf Club
Rancho Santa Mónica Golf Course
Golfshot | Practice and fun
Type
Private golf course
Golf course
Public golf course
Golf practice range
Address
Vista Hermosa S/N
Av Aguascalientes Nte S/N
Av. San Antonio # 202
Paseo de los Chicahuales No. 1030

EQUESTRIAN CLUBS

- Hípica Santa Clara
- Hípico San Marcos
- Escuela de Equitación Rancho Santa Mónica
- Ecuestre Real Cañada Honda
- Club Ecuestre Santa María

PORTS CLUBS

- Sportika Aguascalientes
- Pulgas Pandas
- Life and Fitness
- Santa Mónica Golf Course
- Sports World

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FESTIVALS

Must important events of the year.

“SAN MARCOS” NATIONAL FAIR

One of the celebrations with the greatest tradition and history in Mexico (more than 190 years of being celebrated) and is also one of the most important mass events in the world, which takes place during the months of April and May in Aguascalientes, having at its disposal a fair perimeter with an approximate extension of 90 hectares between spaces such as the Historical Center, San Marcos Island, nightclubs area, restaurant area, Bullrings and other venues.

It is a multidisciplinary event that differs from all Mexican festivities by the

conjunction of entertainment, culture, traditions, musical and sports events, bullfighting shows, diversity of exhibitions, artistic events, as well as a great culinary diversity, becoming one of the oldest and most important festivities in our country.

Considered the "largest fair in Mexico" and one of the most important internationally, it has reached an influx of visitors of approximately 8 million people in just 22 days.

CALAVERAS CULTURAL FEST

Traditional celebration of the Day of the Dead in which for 10 days, at the end of October and beginning of November, the artwork of the engraver José Guadalupe Posada is shown in all of its splendor, showing with great joy and colorful celebration the way to see death in Aguascalientes.

This festival, which dresses the city up in colors and skulls, offers its visitors a

wide variety of free multidisciplinary and artistic events, an expo-sale of local products, a children's pavilion with free activities for children, a bread pavilion where people learn about the traditional “bread of the dead”, exhibitions of altars of the dead, cultural presentations, tours with local legends, sports events and much more.

CHRISTMAS TOWN

“Villa Navidad” emerged in 2018 as an event that seeks to maintain Mexican traditions around the December celebrations and unite families from Aguascalientes through the various activities it offers, bringing with it a spill of $ 73.70 million pesos.

In this event, a Guinness World Record was obtained for having the tallest sculpture made with plastic bottles in the world, which measures 27.40 meters and is made up of more than 98,000 pet bottles.

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NATURE ESCAPE

A section specially designed to highlight the natural areas of the State to escape to breathe fresh air and perform various activities such as:

- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Trekking
- Mountaineering
- Camping
- Rappel
- Zip lines
- Sport fishing
- Kayak ride
- Water skiing
- Horseback riding

In the areas of:

- Sierra Fría
- Sierra del Laurel
- Dam of the Jocoqui
- Calles Dam
- Los Alamitos Dam
- Abelardo Rodríguez Dam
- Malpaso Dam
- Eden Los Sabinos
- El Ocote
- Tapias Viejas
- El Muerto Hill

Ecotourism directory:
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CREATIVE SECTORS

Placing Aguascalientes as the 6th National Place in growth of the Creative Sector, with:

11
Houses of Culture

66
Public Libraries and 1 mobile

2
Houses of Crafts

4
Cultural Centers

2
Artistic Research Centers

3
Public Cultural Patios

12
Galleries

2
Libraries

6
Museums

84
Reading Rooms

6
Theaters

1
Forum

1
Concert Hall

5
Study Centers at technical, intermediate, superior, and postgraduate levels

37
Cultural extensions in municipal communities

1
Basement for concerts

One of its most important cultural projects is the Tres Centurias Complex, where the University of Arts, the National Graphic Workshop, the Workshop for the Conservation and Restoration of Movable Property, the Espacio Museum are organized, placing the State in:
The 1st. National place in infrastructure for artistic education, from its initial level to its postgraduate degrees.
And 2nd. National place in the opening of formal Artistic Initiation Schools associated with INBAL. (National Institute of Fine Arts)

Aguascalientes invests in comprehensive artistic training because it is an inexhaustible source of wealth and cultural diversity in the State. So today it has the following academic offer of Artistic Education from Middle to Higher level:

- Bachelor in Visual Arts
- Bachelor in Classical Dance
- Bachelor in Contemporary Dance
- Bachelor in Mexican Folkloric Teaching
- Bachelor in Theater
- Master in Contemporary Art
- Master in Conservation and Restoration of Heritage
- Higher University Technician in Instrumental Music
- Children's Propaedeutic in Music
- George Berard Dance School
- José Guadalupe Posada Museum with artistic residencies in Graphic Arts
- National Graphic Workshop with Artistic residencies in Graphic Arts
- Postgraduate UNAM Masters and Doctorate in Arts and Design

As well as free courses, workshops, and summer courses in public libraries.

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InvestInMX“Invest in Mexico Facilitation Board AC” is an initiative between the states of Aguascalientes, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas to establish Mexico as a strategic region for foreign investment.

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“Invest in Mexico Facilitation Board AC” is an initiative between the states of Aguascalientes, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas to establish Mexico as a strategic region for foreign investment.