The permanent and temporary collections at Museo Aguascalientes should not be missed. The are very…read moredistinct in colors and mood. The Kaleidoscope collection has colors in every frame. Some are straight forward while others borrow themes from Cubism and others. Some of them are quite striking. The collection by Saturnino while not filled with color are still fantastic to look out. Saturnino Herrán Guinchard was a Mexican painter influential to Latin culture in the late 19th and early 20th century and most of his paintings are on display. It's only a $1 or $2 to get in and well worth especially to escape the blazing sun. I highly recommend visiting this art museum in Aguascalientes.

We went with cousins to see the Dwayne Johnson movie "Smashing Machine" (La Máquina) at the…read moreCinepolís theater at the swanky Altaria mall. This was my first time seeing a movie in Mexico so I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought the movie would be dubbed but it was in English with Spanish subtitles. The cinema itself was great: big and excellent screen, fabulous sound and comfy adjustable seats. This was actually the best theater I've ever been to. Popcorn was great but I recommend taking a hard pass on the pizza crepes. They were rather nasty: lukewarm with a gummy pasta shell. It's these crepes that bring this review down to four stars. But by the way, I recommend seeing Smashing Machine. It's well-acted and well-produced with a tight and compelling plot.

Galeria Artica is affiliated with the nearby art school Centro De Artes Visuales and works by…read morestudents are on display. This is a small gallery, taking maybe 20-30 minutes to view all the pieces. Much of the art is quite good and I recommend visiting here if in Zona Central. Admission is free.