Known as the land of charms, New Mexico – USA is truly stunning. Discover the best places to explore on your trip!
About New Mexico
It is considered the fifth largest state in area, In the USA. The population is predominantly Hispanic formed by Mexicans and Spaniards.
For that reason, the Spanish and English are the official languages of the state. So if you don't do very well in English, know that you won't have much difficulty communicating (if you know Spanish).
Santa Fe
The capital of the state and also a charm of culture, art, historic centers and old buildings, visibly telling the history of the place.
In addition, some of the main museums are in the city: New Mexico Museum of Art, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Palace of the Governors and many others.
Dale Ball Trails
Located in Santa Fé, a valley surrounded by mountains, a beautiful place for hiking, biking and even jogging.
After walking to the top of the mountains, you can have a beautiful view of the entire city.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Located right in the center of the city being a symbol of the Catholic faith.
The church and all its construction is beautiful, its architectural style is neo-Romanesque, inaugurated in 1886.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
If you want to experience the culture, properties and people of New Mexico up close, this place is amazing.
albuquerque
Considered the largest city in New Mexico, it is right in the middle of the desert. The city has historic buildings in raw brick and many stores with Native American handicrafts.
You will be delighted!
Ballooning in Albuquerque
Famous for its annual Ballooning events “Albuquerque Internacional Balloon Fiesta”, with pilots from all corners of the world and more than 500 balloons coloring the sky.
In 2022, the event will take place from October 1st to 9th.
Petroglyph National Monument
This archaeological site has petroglyphs, which are representations engraved by man on the stones (rocks).
Sandia Peak Tramway
Regarded as the third longest single span in the world, the cable car connects one northeast end of the city to Sandia Peak (at the top of the mountain).
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Parque das Grutas with 81 caves located in the mountains of Guadalupe.
The most popular place for tourists is the Carlsbad Cavern show cave, tourists can walk through the cave and even take an elevator to go to the visitor center.
Shiprock Pinnacle
One of New Mexico's most iconic landmarks, a gigantic unique rock formation standing 482 meters high, considered a holy place (regarded by the Navajo Nation).
White Sands National Monument
A dazzling infinity of dunes and trails of rare plaster sand, white sand in the middle of the desert.
Bandelier National Monument
Several caves, holes made in the rocks of mountains. The place is full of stairs and access from different places.
It's fun for the whole family.
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Canyons of rocks carved by the weather and that transformed the landscape and its rocks.
You can take trails through the park and take the opportunity to dazzle this totally different landscape.
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
Another landscape totally different from any other I have seen. An undulating wilderness landscape.
It is worth the visit and dazzle a sunset or sunrise. 🇧🇷
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