Sante Fe travel guide
Founded by the Spanish in 1610, Santa Fe is the capital city of New Mexico and the oldest capital in the US. In the historic town center, rosy adobe buildings and shady arcades evoke the frontier past, as keen-eyed shoppers browse the galleries and boutiques.
The Plaza of Old Santa Fe
Old Santa Fe centers on the Plaza, where San Francisco Street and Lincoln Avenue intersect. It’s always busy, but especially so in the summer when concerts pop up in the bandstand. On its north side sits the Palace of the Governors; in the palace’s arcade, Pueblo artisans sell jewelry and crafts.
Places to visit in Santa Fe
Canyon Road
Running along the south bank of the Santa Fe River is the artists’ main drag, lined with studios and galleries. Keep an eye out for Gypsy Alley, an offshoot with yet more galleries.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
tel: 505-946-1000
The 20th-century artist Georgia O’Keeffe painted many of her signature works in New Mexico, and the local landscape is often referred to as ‘O’Keeffe Country.’ The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum has the world’s largest collection of her work.
Museum of International Folk Art
tel: 505-476-1200
Another cultural standout is one of the world’s pre-eminent folk-art centers, displaying everything from tribal masks to toys.
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