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New Mexico

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in New Mexico. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Country Information

Capital

Santa Fe

Best Time to Visit

September to November

Transportation

Cars, Domestic flights

Language

N/A

Population

2,117,522

UNESCO Sites

N/A

Currency

N/A

Top Attractions

  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park
  • White Sands National Park
  • Taos Pueblo
  • Bandelier National Monument
  • Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Latest Posts

Aerial view of a campground in Valley Of Fires, New Mexico

Experience The Otherworldly Valley Of Fires, New Mexico

Valley of Fires Recreation Area in New Mexico, not to be confused with the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada, is known largely as home to one of the youngest lava flows in the continental United States. More than that, though, this area is a sign of how resilient Mother Earth truly can be. […]

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Santa Fe downtown skyline at dusk

22 Best Restaurants in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a beautiful place to visit and is best known for its rugged desert environment, which is full of culture and some of the best Southwestern-style food in the country. This region inspired many of the works created by Georgia O’Keeffe, who captured the brilliant red and purple Mesa mountains, which are […]

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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloons

20 Fun & Best Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The American Southwest is a vast place full of beautiful natural wonders and some great towns in between them. One of the hidden gems among them is Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico. Albuquerque sits in the Rio Grande Valley beside the Sandia Mountains, up in the high desert plains of New Mexico. It’s […]

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Santa Fe, New Mexico Aerial View

20 Best Things to Do in New Mexico & Places to Visit

New Mexico offers a myriad of experiences for the adventurous traveler, with its landscape dotted with art galleries, unique museums, and historical treasures ripe for exploration. October visitors to Albuquerque are greeted with the awe-inspiring sight of hot air balloons painting the sky, while winter in Taos provides the perfect backdrop for skiing enthusiasts. The […]

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Red River

Best Things to Do in Red River, New Mexico

Red River lies just an hour south of the Colorado border, in the heart of Taos Ski Valley and the Carson National Forest. It is a darling little town full of rich history and culture, hardworking, fun-loving folks, and no lack of activities or sights to see. The US Forest Service operates the Red River […]

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