New Mexico Travel Guides

New Mexico is a beautiful and underrated state known for having an incredibly diverse landscape. The state is home to sand dunes, badlands, mountains, desert landscapes and more. It’s also known for cities full of beautiful architecture, delicious chiles and alien encounters.

I’ve traveled to a few different areas of the state and love visiting the New Mexico national parks, Santa Fe, Taos and more. New Mexico also does a good job of preserving the history of ancient Pueblo people, and you can see historic dwellings at places like Bandelier, Chaco Culture and Aztec Ruins National Monument.

New Mexico is an incredible place for a road trip and a state that needs to be on your USA bucket list!

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New Mexico Travel Resources

Heading to New Mexico soon? Here are some resources to help you plan!

  • If you're hiking in New Mexico, I recommend the All Trails Plus Membership! This will allow you to download offline maps and take advantage of other features that will help keep you safe.

  • Search for hotels in Albuquerque, Santa Fe or Taos on Booking.com

  • If you're visiting the New Mexico national parks, it may be worth it to purchase the America the Beautiful National Park Pass. For $80, the pass will grant you admission to all US national parks for a year.

New Mexico National Parks

New Mexico has two national parks in the Southern part of the state: Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands. Carlsbad Caverns is known for its epic cave, while White Sands has miles of white gypsum crystals. Both are very much worth a visit!

New Mexico City Guides

New Mexico has some incredible cities. Santa Fe, the capital city, is known for its Pueblo-style architecture, delicious food, incredible arts scene, and more. Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, and known for its international balloon fiesta and diverse culture. Taos is a mountain town that makes for an incredible base for hiking, white water rafting and more.

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