The Basics
City Name: Santa Fe
Where is it located?: Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico, and located in the north-central part of the southwestern state.
Why do people go there?: A lot of tourists go to Santa Fe because of its location. It is set in the middle of mountain ranges, below the jewel blue skies. Santa Fe is also known as the city filled with treasures- fabulous museums, culture, arts, cuisine and most of all shopping.
How do travelers get there?: Most fly, but you can take a bus.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 505
Population: 73,000
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Plaza, Canyon Road, Greater Santa Fe, North
Attractions: Spanish-Pueblo Architecture, Palace of the Governors, San Miguel Mission
Accommodations: Santa Fe Hostels
Tourist Office: http://www.santafe.org/
Off-the-beaten-path: Camel Rock, Bandelier National Monument, Rio Grande
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Winter has the snowbirds, and summer has the heat. Avoid em both by going in the shoulder seasons.
City Specific Events: Labor Day Weekend Blues Festival, GO! Arts Festival, San Diego Feast Day, Christmas Day
How to get around?: Bus it baby!
Good to know: Santa Fe is considered as one of the top travel destinations around the world.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Santa Fe is the Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Santa Fe travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
