# Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery, United States: what it is and when to go

> Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery is a church building in New Mexico, United States of America (Our Lady of Light Church Historic Site;Nuestra Señora de la Luz Church) (Santa Fe, New Mexico). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nuestra-senora-de-la-luz/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church building in New Mexico, United States of America · History, Temples
- **Local name:** Our Lady of Light Church Historic Site;Nuestra Señora de la Luz Church
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 1,165 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 35.54931, -105.82613

## What it is and where

Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery is a church building in New Mexico, United States of America (Our Lady of Light Church Historic Site;Nuestra Señora de la Luz Church) (Santa Fe, New Mexico). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Santa Fe, New Mexico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/santa-fe/), where this site lists 21 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 35.54931, -105.82613; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,165 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.549312%2C-105.826127)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.549312%2C-105.826127)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 51 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 42 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 54 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 53 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 23 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 11 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 21 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 04 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 05 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 36 |

In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Temples | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Pecos National Historical Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pecos-national-historical-park/): National Historical Park in New Mexico, United States · 8.1 km
- [Nuckolls Lamy Railyard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nuckolls-brewing-lamy-railyard/): Food and drink · 9.1 km
- [Glorieta Baldy Lookout Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glorieta-baldy-lookout-tower-historic-site/): Historic fire lookout · 11 km
- [SFCC Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sfcc-planetarium/): Planetarium · 17 km
- [BEMER Independent Distributor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bemer-independent-distributor/): Distillery · 17 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery?

It is a church building in New Mexico, United States of America (Our Lady of Light Church Historic Site;Nuestra Señora de la Luz Church in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.

### How do you get to Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,165 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.549312%2C-105.826127) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Pecos National Historical Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pecos-national-historical-park/), [Nuckolls Lamy Railyard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nuckolls-brewing-lamy-railyard/), [Glorieta Baldy Lookout Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glorieta-baldy-lookout-tower-historic-site/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/524790693), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4500096), CC0. More about Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuestra_Senora_de_Luz_Church_and_Cemetery). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).