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Marco's Experience in Aguascalientes, Mexico


What do you think about living in Aguascalientes? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

The city is very pleasant, clean and quiet; it's a great place to live on a budget.

The city is relatively small, which makes sense if you bear in mind that the state of Aguascalientes itself has no more than 1. 5 million citizens.

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What is student life like in Aguascalientes?

Being a student in Aguascalientes is great, given that the people there generally treat you well and adapting to the lifestyle is easy.

Aguascalientes is one of the cities with the highest quality education in Mexico.

How much does it cost to live in Aguascalientes?

Living in Aguascalientes costs around $4500 Mexican pesos a month, taking into account the costs of rent, food, public transport, and all other expenses.

Some examples of costs in Aguascalientes (all amounts given in Mexican pesos):

  • Public transport: $7. 50 per journey
  • 1 litre of milk: $12
  • Tortillas: $12 per kg
  • Eggs: $20 per kg
  • Pork: $80 per kg
  • Beef: $100 per kg
  • Chicken: $60 per kg
  • Fruit and vegetables are no more than $10 per kg

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Was it difficult for you to find accommodation in Aguascalientes? Can you give any advice?

It is easy to find a place to live, and it's even more so the closer to the universities you look.

What is the food like in Mexico? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is very well-seasoned, and the staples of all Mexican cuisine are corn, chilli and pork.

The following are some good dishes that you should try:

  • Enchiladas
  • Ribs
  • Carnitas (small pieces of braised barbecue pork)
  • Tacos
  • Pozole (a traditional Mexican soup/stew)

Which places do you recommend visiting in Aguascalientes?

I recommend that you visit the following places:

  • Calvillo (another city close to Aguascalientes)
  • Cristo Roto
  • Cerro del Muerto
  • Aguascalientes city centre
  • The northern part of the city where all the nightclubs are found
  • The churches and cathedrals in the Municipality of Aguascalientes

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