North Central New Mexico

North Central New Mexico is Georgia O'Keeffe country -- the high desert with amazing colors. However, it is also home to two gorgeous mountain ranges and fascinating cultural nuances. Santa Fe, at the southern tip of the region, is one of the world's great travel destinations for its combination of beauty, cultural interest, music, art, and dining.

North Central New Mexico
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Los Alamos
Bandelier National Monument
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Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Santa Fe, founded in 1607, is the capital of the state of New Mexico in the United States. With an elevation of 7000 feet … Santa Fe Travel Guide »
Los Alamos
Los Alamos
Los Alamos is a small town in northern New Mexico, about an hour northwest of Santa Fe. Its claim to fame is the Los Alamos … Los Alamos Travel Guide »
Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument is a United States National Monument in the state of New Mexico near Los Alamos. Bandelier National Monument Travel Guide »
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Jemez Mountains
Jemez Mountains
The Jemez Mountains are a major mountain range in north central New Mexico. The range contains several important travel … Jemez Mountains Travel Guide »
Taos
Taos
Taos is a town in New Mexico in the United States, about a two hours' drive from Santa Fe. It is noted for its art colony … Taos Travel Guide »
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Valles Caldera National Preserve
The Valles Caldera National Preserve is a new and unusual unit of the United States national park system in the Jemez Mountains of north central New Mexico. Valles Caldera National Preserve Travel Guide »
Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe National Forest is a unit of the United States Forest Service in northern New Mexico. It consists of five … Santa Fe National Forest Travel Guide »
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are the most important mountain range in New Mexico, United States, and contain most of the state's high peaks. Sangre de Cristo Mountains Travel Guide »
Abiquiu
Abiquiu
Abiquiu is a tiny town in the north central region of New Mexico, USA. Despite its minuscule population, it is interesting for … Abiquiu Travel Guide »
Chama
Chama
Chama is a small town in extreme north central New Mexico, United States. It is notable as a terminus for a scenic narrow-gauge railroad and for winter sports. Chama Travel Guide »
Española
Española is a small town in New Mexico in the United States. While of limited interest as a travel destination itself, its … Española Travel Guide »
Pojoaque
Pojoaque is a small town in north central New Mexico, USA, not far from Santa Fe. While of limited interest itself to the … Pojoaque Travel Guide »
Angel Fire
Angel Fire is a small resort town in North Central New Mexico. Angel Fire Travel Guide »
Chimayó
Chimayó
Chimayó is a small town in North Central New Mexico. At the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Chimayó is most well-known … Chimayó Travel Guide »
Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is a small town in North Central New Mexico, south of Santa Fe. Madrid Travel Guide »
Red River
Red River is a small ski resort town in North Central New Mexico. Red River Travel Guide »
Mora
Mora is a town in North Central New Mexico. Its proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains makes it a useful base of operations for hunting, fishing, hiking, etc. Mora Travel Guide »
Eagle Nest
Eagle Nest is a small town in North Central New Mexico. Eagle Nest Travel Guide »
Questa
Questa is a small town in North Central New Mexico. Questa Travel Guide »
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