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New Mexico - The Land of Enchantment
New Mexico - The Land of Enchantment
From £1,978 pp
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10 nights
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Economy flights
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Available January - December
You can't help but fall in love with 'The Land of Enchantment’ on the magical fly-drive visiting the must-see attractions, cities and towns of the state. Start and finish your fly-drive in Albuquerque admiring its pueblo architecture and Route 66 history. Carry on to the charming capital city of Santa Fe and soak up its authentic plaza and numerous art galleries before heading to Taos to witness epic views of the Rio Grande River and Tucumcari for some more Route 66 memorabilia. End your fly-drive in authentic Las Cruces and its unique landscape of the stark Organ Mountains and the the otherworldly site of White Sands National Park.
What's Included?
- International flights departing from the UK in economy class
- Accommodation for 10 nights
- 11 days compact car hire with insurance coverage, unlimited mileage and taxes
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Day 1-2
Arrive in Albuquerque
Fly to New Mexico’s largest city and collect your hire car and drive to your hotel. Albuquerque perfectly mixes old-age cultures with more modern-day traditions in its history, events and architecture. For a look at the city’s past head to Old Town to admire its adobe buildings, churches and colourful arts and crafts, visit its pretty plaza to watch a Mariachi band playing or tango dancers performing. To learn about the way of life of the different Pueblo tribes that lived and still live in New Mexico head to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Centre to see its interesting exhibits, museum, and dance performances. Route 66 also plays a massive part of the city’s history as it passes through the town along Central Avenue and is where you can see many Route 66 signs, diners and hotels. A great place to end your day after exploring the city is up in the Sandia Mountains which gives sweeping views of the city and the Rio Grande Valley.
Day 3-4
Albuquerque to Santa Fe, 63 miles
Head north to the capital city Santa Fe which oozes charm around every corner. The city’s Plaza is where a lot of the restaurants, adobe architecture and locals spend their time selling their handmade crafts and jewellery. The city is well known for its art, and you can wander in and out of its over 100 art galleries in nearby Canyon Drive and also visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum who was known for her modernist art and pioneering spirit.
Day 5
Santa Fe to Taos, 70 miles
Make the short drive to the north to Taos and it’s spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site Taos Pueblo today. Be amazed at its striking multi-storey adobe architecture home to a huge Native American community over 1000 years old. In the charming town of Taos, the Taos Plaza is the historic heart of the town with galleries, cafes, shops, and many museums. A great place to end the day in Taos is at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to see the breath-taking views of the Rio Grande River that flows from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico.
Day 6
Taos to Tucumcari, 184 miles
Get your ‘kicks’ out of Route 66 in the charming roadside town of Tucumcari which is a popular stop on this iconic route. Discover Route 66 heritage at its vintage motels, flashing neon signs and colourful roadside shops that have been frozen in time. Stop by the famous Blue Swallow Hotel which has been welcoming Route 66 enthusiasts since 1939.
Day 7-9
Tucumcari to Las Cruces, 304 miles
Your drive today leads you to Las Cruces, in the south of the state through various landscapes including high plains grassland where you will see sagebrush, yucca plants and cacti. Arrive in the town of Las Cruces which has a real authentic Mexican feel and is surrounded by the striking Organ Mountains. A must visit during your stay is to nearby White Sands National Park, a national park like no other where you can see white brilliant sand dunes rise high in to the sky. Another worthwhile visit is to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, which lies around a 3-hour drive from Las Cruces and is home to a striking underground world with over 120 caves filled with unique and delicate stalactites and stalagmites. Back in Las Cruces wander through the quaint and charming streets of Mesilla where ‘Billy the Kid’ use to hide out and eat cuisine flavoured by Hatch Green Chilies which the area is famous for.
Day 10
Las Cruces to Albuquerque, 224 miles
Head back to Albuquerque today via the town Truth or Consequences perhaps taking a dip in one of the soothing hot springs to relax. Enjoy your last day exploring the city, perhaps doing some last-minute souvenir shopping in Old Town.
Day 11
Homeward Bound
Your fly-drive adventure in the Land of Enchantment ends today as you drop off your hire car back at Albuquerque airport and catch your return flight back to the UK.
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