New Mexico Holidays

New Mexico at a Glance

New Mexico, located in the southwest and western region of the United States, is made up of various counties including Santa Fe, San Miguel, San Juan, Taos, Roosevelt and Lincoln. Its rich culture has a large Hispanic and Native American influence with many natural historic sites, museums, national forests and mountains.

You’ll love New Mexico if…

• You want to discover a rich American history
• You want to explore beautiful scenery and picturesque national state parks
• You want to see a part of the infamous Route 66

Discover New Mexico

With such a steep historical background and thriving artistic culture, New Mexico is an exciting holiday destination for an eye-opening break.

• For a real taste of New Mexico, explore the authentic cuisines of enchiladas, burritos and fajitas in every part of the state.
• Try your hand at the traditional dance, Flamenco.
• Known as the ‘cactus state’, its vast desert land is perfect for exploration.
• With a thriving artistic community, particularly in Santa Fe, there are a wide variety of art galleries and modern art attractions.
• A rich historical background means there are many Spanish colonial, Navajo ceremonial and modern Native American sites to discover.

More about New Mexico

Holidays to New Mexico can vary depending on which county you visit. Each part is a doorway into Mexico’s colourful and enchanting background, with many attractions and must-see things to do.

• As the capital, Santa Fe has a thriving artistic community with a number of galleries and museums. Nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, it also has spectacular skiing throughout winter and the Santa Fe National Forest to explore.
• Situated in the northern part of New Mexico, Taos is well known for its art galleries, museums and relaxed southwestern atmosphere in the summer months and ski centre during winter.
• As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque sits at the foot of the Sandia Mountain Range and is known as the ballooning capital of the world.
• Made famous by 19th Century gunman Billy the Kid, Lincoln is an experience not to be missed and is known as the village forgotten by time.

Activities in New Mexico

From visiting museums to fishing, New Mexico holidays offer plenty to for all the family:

• Visit the Old Lincoln County Courthouse Museum in Lincoln and go back in time to discover the history of the Old west.
• Explore the Carlsbad Taverns, an area of impressive land with more than 117 known caves.
• Discover the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in the northwest of Taos, the fifth highest bridge in the United States, which has appeared in several films including Natural Born Killers.
• White Sands are a spectacular and unique environment to explore with activities such as hiking, backcountry camping and cycling available.
• Skiing and snowboarding during winter.
• Fly fishing in Red River.