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Things to see in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States): 21 places and when to go
Santa Fe, New Mexico is a town in United States with around 93,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), Museums and art (5), Temples (4). The best known are Loretto Chapel, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and Palace of the Governors. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.6869, -105.9372
- Population
- About 93,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · Museums and art (5) · Temples (4) · History (3) · Nature (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,156 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Santa Fe Baldy, at 3,847 m.
What to see in Santa Fe, New Mexico
The places in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Loretto ChapelChapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico145 m
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of AssisiCathedral in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA103 m
- Palace of the GovernorsBuilding in Santa Fe145 m
- Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumArt museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico439 m
- Pecos National Historical ParkNational Historical Park in New Mexico, United States24 km
- El Rancho de las GolondrinasMuseums and art20 km
- New Mexico Museum of ArtArt museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico230 m
- Santa Fe BaldyMountain in United States of America23 km
- Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and CemeteryChurch building in New Mexico, United States of America18 km
- Glorieta Baldy Lookout TowerHistoric fire lookout13 km
- Kagyu Shenpen KunchabTibetan Buddhist center and stupa in Santa Fe, New Mexico, US11 km
- BEMER Independent DistributorDistillery1.5 km
- Chili Line Brewing CompanyBrewery668 m
- El Camino Real Historic Route TrailHiking16 km
- New Mexico Hard Cider TaproomDistillery885 m
- Nuckolls Lamy RailyardFood and drink24 km
- Santa Fe Brewing CompanyBrewery14 km
- Second Street BreweryBrewery6.4 km
- SFCC PlanetariumPlanetarium11 km
- Ski Santa FeSki resort in New Mexico, United States18 km
- Skyline TrailHiking29 km
When to go to Santa Fe, New Mexico
The best time to visit Santa Fe, New Mexico is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:50
- FebPossible10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:53
- JunBest time14:24
- JulBest time14:12
- AugBest time13:21
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:05
- DecPossible9:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. In July, 20 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Santa Fe, New Mexico
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,156 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Sandia Park6 places70 km
- Ranchos de Taos7 places80 km
- Albuquerque, New Mexico45 places91 km
- Alamosa5 places198 km
- Socorro, New Mexico5 places201 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
The best known: Loretto Chapel, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Palace of the Governors, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Pecos National Historical Park. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe, New Mexico?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.
How do you get to Santa Fe, New Mexico?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,156 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Santa Fe, New Mexico as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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