Overview
New Mexico offers Santa Fe art, White Sands, Carlsbad Caverns, and Native American culture. Budget travelers manage $60-85/day.
Daily Budget Breakdown
Budget ($60-85/day): Budget hotels ($25-40/night), green chile meals ($12-20/day), free plazas and trails.
Mid-Range ($120-180/day): Adobe hotels ($55-110/night), restaurants ($25-40/day), park entries.
Luxury ($280-420+/day): Luxury resorts ($140-370+/night), fine dining ($50-80/day).
Where to Save
Free national forest camping. Santa Fe plaza free. Green chile food ($8-12). Albuquerque Old Town free.
Where to Splurge
Meow Wolf ($35-45). Carlsbad Caverns ($15). White Sands ($25). Santa Fe art gallery tour (free). Balloon Fiesta in Oct ($10-15).