New Mexico

United States of America
Santa Fe featuring an administrative building
Its Land of Enchantment nickname is well-earned, as New Mexico enthrals and entices with its combination of stunning national parks and old-world cities.

Witness the weird and wonderful in New Mexico, a state with Wild West towns, eye-catching national monuments and charming, multicultural cities. New Mexico is covered in surreal landscapes, from perfectly clear cave lakes to other-worldly rock formations. Experience Americana at its grandest and strangest in a state packed to its borders with adventure.

Feel the history of a landscape that has been inhabited for over 2,500 years by Native Americans. Discover the ancient settlements, of the Pueblo peoples in places such as Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque offers a broad and informative overview of American Indian culture in New Mexico.

Stroll around the storied streets of Santa Fe, the state’s atmospheric capital. Marvel at paintings inspired by this unique landscape in the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. The Museum of International Folk Art and the Palace of the Governors are just two more of the many popular cultural attractions in one of the oldest cities in the U.S.

Follow in the footsteps of cowboys in the ranches that are scattered across New Mexico’s plains. The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum has livestock and exhibits on the region’s agricultural history, while Lincoln’s historic sites recall the days of Billy the Kid.

Disappear into dramatic landscapes such as the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, where rocky cones rise to jagged peaks. The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument is a cinematic canyon and White Sands National Monument offers a desert of rolling, bright white dunes.

Head to Gila National Forest for wilderness adventures such as hiking, kayaking and rafting. Go underground in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, where you can explore many of the 119 mapped caves.

Fly into Albuquerque or Santa Fe, then drive around New Mexico for non-stop panoramic views of its dramatic landscapes. Come in different seasons to experience the varied regions of the state. The deserts of the south should be visited outside of summer, which is otherwise the best time to explore the northern mountains.

Popular cities in New Mexico

Albuquerque showing street scenes
Albuquerque
Known for Historical, Festivals and Theatres
Nicknamed “Duke City,” Albuquerque beckons visitors with stunning mountain views, a rich multicultural heritage and abundant recreational opportunities.

Reasons to visit

  • Old Town Plaza
  • Balloon Fiesta Park
  • University of New Mexico
Santa Fe which includes a monument, a memorial and a park
Santa Fe
Known for Shopping, Museums and Art
Unique architecture, extensive art collections, and numerous festivals make this New Mexico city a historical yet lively place to be.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Fe Plaza
  • Santa Fe Railyard
  • Meow Wolf
Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves
Carlsbad
Known for Nature, Natural parks and Deserts
Underground cave adventures, mountains, desert and a delightful cultural scene are features of this city in southeastern New Mexico.

Reasons to visit

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park
  • Sitting Bull Falls
Las Cruces featuring landscape views, farmland and mountains
Las Cruces
Known for Dining, Excursions and Shopping
Travel to a city in southwestern New Mexico that offers an exciting blend of outdoor pursuits, cultural attractions and historic sites.

Reasons to visit

  • New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
  • Mesilla Valley Mall
Taos
Taos
Known for Shopping, Skiing and Art
Explore Taos to experience a slice of American Indian culture, artistic celebrations, national parks and a huge collection of heritage sites.

Reasons to visit

  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Roswell which includes shopping
Roswell
Known for Dining, Excursions and Family-friendly
Join the list of visitors, some of whom are allegedly interplanetary, to this New Mexico city and check out fantastic museums, beautiful lakes, antiques stores and wineries.

Reasons to visit

  • Alien Zone