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

Explore further