United States Destinations

New Mexico is one of the 50 states in America, located in the southwestern region. It is the 6th most sparsely populated state across the United States. New Mexico was a Spanish and then Mexican colony until the Mexican War in the 1840s. Currently, New Mexico still has the highest percentage of Hispanic populations among all other states, which contributes to the unique mixed of culture of Hispanic, Mexican and Native American. 

New Mexico has a lot of mountains, high plains as well as deserts. The average precipitation rate is only 9 inches per year. The arid climate in New Mexico brings very hot summer in the lower elevations while winters are mild but tougher in the mountain areas.

New Mexico - USA - Albuquerque

Getting There

The only major airport within the state is the Albuquerque Airport while the airport in Santa Fe provides limited flights going to Dallas. You can also use the airport in El Paso, Texas, to get to the southern part of New Mexico.

Going to New Mexico with highways are possible, while travelling out of New Mexico to Arizona may be subject to custom inspection. Trains go to New Mexico from Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New Orleans.

New Mexico - USA - Los Alamos

Major Cities and Respective Attractions

Albuquerque

Albuquerque is the biggest city in the state of New Mexico, situated near the center of the state. It offers spectacular hot-air balloon fiesta in autumns. Visit the Old Town of Albuquerque located west of downtown, where you will find 18th century architectures with narrow brick paths. Other attractions in this city are Rio Grande Valley State Park, Meteorite and Geology Museums, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, etc.

New Mexico - USA - Rio Grande Valley State Park

Santa Fe

Santa Fe is the capital of the New Mexico state. It is the highest and oldest state capital in America, with an elevation of 7000 feet. Santa Fe has been a popular tourist destination for its scenic beauty, long history and concentration of arts, music and fine dining. Pay a visit to the Palace of the Governors / New Mexico History Museum, the central square, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, etc

New Mexico - USA - Palace of the Governors

Other cities in New Mexico are Los Alamos, Las Vegas, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Roswell, Sliver City and Farmington, the gateway to the Navajo Nation and Four Corners area.

Enjoy New Mexico, USA, a mixed-culture state.

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