NMNew Mexico Travel & Attractions

Top attractions

Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands, Santa Fe, Taos, Bandelier.

Best time to visit

Year-round, though summer can be intensely hot. Spring and fall offer the best balance.

Getting around

New Mexico is very large, plan for long drives between major destinations. Major airports serve Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Route 66

New Mexico is on the historic Route 66, the "Mother Road" that runs from Chicago to LA. Several preserved stretches and roadside attractions remain.

Quick travel facts

• Time zone: Mountain
• Region: West
• Capital: Santa Fe
• Largest city: Albuquerque
• Borders Mexico, passport options for cross-border day trips

Bordering states

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