Overview

The Aguascalientes Hacienda Route is one of the most representative journeys through the state’s historical heritage. Considered one of the foundations of the region’s economic and architectural wealth, this route allows visitors to discover historic haciendas that flourished since the colonial period and played a fundamental role in the agricultural, livestock, and commercial development of Aguascalientes. More than just old buildings, these haciendas are living monuments that preserve the memory of an era that helped shape the identity of Aguascalientes.

Along the route, visitors can admire majestic quarry-stone buildings, central courtyards, granaries, chapels, and vast semi-desert landscapes that evoke the grandeur of colonial Mexico. Among the most notable estates are Peñuelas Hacienda, San Blas Hacienda, El Saucillo Hacienda, Cieneguilla Hacienda, Garabato Hacienda, the Former El Chichimeco Hacienda, and Hacienda de Letras, the latter forming part of an important wine tourism experience. Most of these sites are located in areas connected to the Wine Route, making it possible to combine history, architecture, and gastronomy in a single journey.

The Hacienda Route offers a journey through the past of Aguascalientes. Its buildings tell the story of prominent landowning families, rural life, and the economic growth that gave rise to many of the traditions and landscapes that distinguish the state today. The route has become one of Aguascalientes’ most important cultural and tourist experiences, offering a unique combination of history, architecture, nature, and wine.