Unmissable New Mexico Experiences
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New Mexico
Visually striking and culturally rich
Hailed the‘ Land of Enchantment”, New Mexico offers Native American culture, Spanish colonial history, startling desert landscapes and enchanting experiences everywhere you go. The state capital, Santa Fe, packs in more than 400 restaurants, 250 art galleries and 19 world-class museums all in a small, walkable space. Attractions include colourful open-air marketplaces, the Palace of the Governors, the Georgia O’ Keeffe Museum and the nearby Bandelier National Monument. Bisected by the mighty Rio Grande, Albuquerque is New Mexico’ s largest city. Its Old Town, which dates back to 1706, is its cultural heart with Pueblo-style buildings, locally owned shops and galleries. For a peek into native cultures, visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Centre or the Petroglyph National Monument and, for stunning bird’ s eye city views, ride the Sandia Peak Tramway cable car to the top. Visit in early October for the annual International Balloon Fiesta. Taos lies in a desert valley amid the crimson Sangre de Cristo Mountains and for over 100 years has been a mecca for artists, with numerous private galleries and museums dotted throughout. Among its most famous monuments is Taos Pueblo, a multi-storey adobe village inhabited for more than a millennium by the Taos Native Americans. In the Chihuahuan Desert is picturesque Carlsbad, a city with tree-lined streets, public parks, unrivalled recreation areas and a friendly ambience. From the otherworldly landscape of Carlsbad Caverns National Park to compelling historic sites, trails that wind through ancient landscapes, art, culture, shopping and more, Carlsbad doesn’ t disappoint. Las Cruces entices with year-round excitement and historic proportions of fun. See the surreal dunes and stunning sunsets at White Sands National Park, browse the shops of Historic Mesilla and see Spaceport America, the world’ s first purpose-built commercial spaceport. If that’ s not enough, there’ s parks, museums and outdoor adventures galore.
Santa Fe Cathedral
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Getting there: Flights from the UK to Santa Fe or Albuquerque take around 12! hours with one stop.
Best time to go: Spring( March-May) and autumn( September- October) see mild temperatures, vibrant landscapes and major cultural events. Summer( June-August) is hot in lowland areas but cooler in the mountains. Winter can bring snow to northern areas.
White Sands National Park
Unmissable New Mexico Experiences
Get more out of your stay. Prices are per person. Tours and attractions may not operate year-round.
Mezcla de Culturas Walking Tour from £ 89
This 2 hour walking tour in Albuquerque celebrates the influences and cultures that make up the heart of its Historic
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Old Town. Includes the San Felipe de Neri Parish, the Sawmill District and more.
Taos Half Day Hiking Tour from £ 159
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Start this half day tour at the Taos Gorge Bridge, the seventh tallest bridge in the US. Continue to La Vista Verde Trail which offers breathtaking scenery and spectacular panoramic views. Take in the famous Taos Box overlook to see the plunging steep walled Rio Grande Gorge. Includes snacks.
Art & Chocolate Walking Tour from £ 149
A two hour walking tour from Santa Fe taking you to three stunning art galleries where you’ ll marvel at cutting-edge contemporary art and see stunning sculpture gardens. After feasting on art, you’ ll visit Kakawa Chocolate House for a tasting of unique chocolate elixirs. Minimum age 10 years.
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Santa Fe Plaza Art & Architecture Cultural Walking Tour from £ 149
A perfect way to orient yourself in Santa Fe, this two hour
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walking tour visits must-see galleries and gallerists who curate the work, plus you’ ll learn the stories behind some of the city’ s iconic architectural landmarks. As an extra treat, indulge in artistically crafted, hand-painted chocolate truffles at Chocolate & Cashmere. Minimum age 10 years.
Santa Fe City Different E-Bike Tour from £ 189
Hop on a powered e-bike for a 3! hour tour taking in the historic downtown districts, the Sante Fe River and Canyon
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Road, which is the heart of Santa Fe’ s art scene. Then, traverse the Sangre de Cristo foothills and journey to the Railyard Arts District. Minimum age 15 years.
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