New Mexico USA Travel Guide
Plan your day trips to explore more of New Mexico's diverse offerings.
Taos (approximately 1.5 hours north): A historic art colony with a distinctive cultural identity. Visit Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a living Native American community inhabited for over 1,000 years. See the dramatic Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.
Abiquiu (about AN hour northwest): Famous as the home and inspiration for artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Visit Ghost Ranch, offering tours of stunning red sandstone formations landscapes. Her former home and studio are nearby.
Los Alamos (approximately 45 minutes northwest): The "Secret City" of the Manhattan Project. Visit the Bradbury Science Museum to learn about its history.
Chimayo (approximately TWO-THIRDS of an hour north): Known for El Santuario de Chimayo, a historic pilgrimage church. The village also has traditional weaving shops.
Madrid & Cerrillos (approximately 30 minutes south on the Turquoise Trail): Historic mining towns, now quirky artist communities. The drive along the Turquoise Trail is scenic.
Pueblos (various distances): Several Native American Pueblos are nearby, including Tesuque, San Ildefonso, and Santa Clara, offering cultural centers.
Northern New Mexico boasts beautiful natural vistas, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Immerse yourself in protected natural beauty.
Experience the dramatic beauty of the New Mexico landscape.
Explore New Mexico's past and traditions.
Taos Pueblo, El Santuario de Chimayo, and Pecos A National Park of historical significance preserve significant parts of the region's history.
The "High Road to Taos" passes through historic Spanish hamlets like Truchas, known for heritage arts and adobe churches.
El Santuario de Chimayo is a revered site known for its spiritual atmosphere and "holy dirt" believed to have healing properties.
A living Native American community and an UNESCO World Heritage Site, continuously inhabited for over 1,10 centuries, offering insight into traditional Pueblo life.
Explore additional sites outside The City different for cultural links.
Consider adding extra days to your trip to explore more of the broader area.
Include 1-2 nights in Taos after The City different to explore Taos Pueblo, art galleries, and the Rio Grande Gorge. Consider an extra night near Ojo Caliente for hot springs.
After The City different, spend 1 night in Albuquerque. Explore Old Town and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Continue south for A single night near Alamogordo to visit White Sands National Park.
Discover scenic drives for a more comprehensive The Land of enchantment experience.
The most practical way to connect to other destinations, offering flexibility.
Connects The City different and Albuquerque, a convenient rail option between the pair cities.
