Albuquerque Holidays 2012

Albuquerque at a Glance

Albuquerque is the largest city in the American state of New Mexico; the city sits in the central region of the state, along the Rio Grande Valley. The state is home to some of the most spectacular scenery from rolling mountains to desert plains. Albuquerque is surrounded by the desert plains of New Mexico to the west, the popular tourist destination of Santa Fe in the north and the Sandia Mountains in the east. The temperature is generally warm and the summer is usually hot and very sunny.

Ideal for...

  • Families looking for an exciting city holiday in America.
  • Couples after a great city break in New Mexico.
  • Groups looking for an activities holiday.

Albuquerque Highlights

Albuquerque is a modern American city that still retains its mixed cultural roots, with influences from Spain, Mexico and Native America. The city has a large number of art galleries and museums and the state of New Mexico is well known for its arts and culture as well as its musical heritage. Albuquerque is a great American city to visit; throughout the year there is never a shortage of things to see and do.

  • The region is perfect for outdoor sports, with a huge variety of landscapes to choose from and a huge variety of sports and adventure activities available.
  • Although New Mexico is characterised by desert there are a number of rivers and lakes in the region including the Rio Grande River, which runs through Albuquerque and outside the city, and on its outskirts there are plenty of opportunities for water sports.
  • In the mountains of the region there are plenty of opportunities for rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Fishing is also popular in New Mexico in the rivers and lakes, as is boating and sailing.
  • Golf is a popular sport around Albuquerque and there are a number of great golf courses in the region if you fancy a round.
  • There are great trails in the areas around the city which are perfect for trekking and mountain biking.
  • New Mexico is a perfect location for hot air ballooning as the state is well known for its open, blue skies.
  • There are also plenty of opportunities for paragliding, hang gliding and sky diving in the region for those who fancy a bit more of an adrenaline rush.

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