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Synopsis
From hiking sandstone canyons to chowing down on southwestern cuisine, fall under the spell of the Land of Enchantment with Moon New Mexico. Inside you'll find: - Strategic, flexible itineraries with ideas for art lovers, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more
- The top experiences and unique activities: Wander a ghost town graveyard, visit the birthplace of the atomic bomb, or count the bullet holes in the ceilings of preserved 19th-century saloons. Dig in to local cuisine like tamales and green chile cheeseburgers and indulge in a margarita or two. Discover the spirited art scene in Santa Fe or have an extraterrestrial experience at the International UFO Museum in Roswell
- Outdoor adventures: Go deep on a trek into Carlsbad Caverns, hike off-trail to stunning hoodoos, raft the Rio Grande, or mountain-bike on gypsum dunes
- Ways to respectfully engage with the native cultures: Attend a dance ceremony or a powwow, tour a pueblo, or peruse handmade goods at a market
- Local insight from Santa Fe dweller Steven Horak on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around
- Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout
- Thorough background on the landscape, wildlife, climate, and local culture, plus advice for families, seniors, international visitors, and LGBTQ travelers
- Focused coverage of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Navajo Nation, Las Cruces, Carlsbad, and more
With Moon New Mexico's practical tips and local know-how, you can find your adventure.Exploring more of the Southwest? Try
Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon or
Moon Zion & Bryce. Hitting the road? Try
Moon Southwest Road Trip.