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Santa-Fe
is the capital and fourth-largest city in the state of New Mexico. Located in the north-central part of the state, it has an estimated population of 72,056. Santa Fe was founded between 1607 and 1610, making it the second oldest city in New Mexico. It also has the distinction of being the highest city, situated at 7,000 feet above sea level in the southern Rocky Mountain foothills. Its' beautiful setting, arts and culture and ancient traditions make it a world-class tourist destination. In 2005, Santa Fe became the first U.S. city to be chosen by UNESCO as a Creative City, one of only nine cities in the world to hold this designation. Santa Fe and the surrounding areas have a high concentration of artists and it now ranks as the nation's third largest art market, with nearly 300 galleries and dealers. There also are more than a dozen major museums showcasing an array of art, culture and history. Santa Fe has long been a center for artists, who have traveled here to capture the natural beauty of the landscape, the flora and fauna. One of the most well-known artists who lived in the area was Georgia O'Keeffe. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is entirely devoted to exhibitions of her work and associated artists or related themes. Santa Fe is also well known for its cuisine, including creative Southwestern dishes and authentic Italian, Asian, French and others. Outdoor recreation in the area includes skiing, ice skating, river rafting, horseback riding, fly-fishing and hot-air ballooning. There are also an array of world-class spas offered around the city.
Surrounding areas: Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico (10.6 mi), Glorieta, New Mexico (12.3 mi), Pojoaque, New Mexico (15.2 mi), Pecos, New Mexico (17.1 mi), Chimayo, New Mexico (22.1 mi), Cordova, New Mexico (23.3 mi), Espanola, New Mexico (23.3 mi)
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Santa Fe Vacation Rentals
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Santa Fe Hotels and Resorts
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| Alexander's Inn | 529 E Palace Ave | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 986-1431 | | Best Western Of Santa Fe | 3650 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 438-3822 | | Bishop's Lodge Resort & Spa | 1297 Bishop's Lodge Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 983-6377 | | Cactus Lodge Motel | 2864 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 471-7699 | | Camel Rock Suites | 3007 South Saint Francis Dr | Santa Fe, NM | | (877) 989-3600 | | Casapueblo Inn | 138 Park Ave | Santa Fe, NM | | (800) 955-4455 | | Comfort Inn | 4312 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 474-7330 | | Comfort Suites | 1435 Avenida De Las Americas | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 473-9004 | | Courtyard By Marriott-santa Fe | 3347 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 473-2800 | | Days Inn | 2900 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 473-4281 | | Econolodge | 3470 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 471-4000 | | Eldorado Hotel | 309 W San Francisco St | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-4455 | | Fairfield Inn-santa Fe | 4150 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 474-4442 | | Four Kachinas Inn | 512 Webber St | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 982-2550 | | Hampton Inn | 3625 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 474-3900 | | Hilton Of Santa Fe | 100 San Doval St | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-2811 | | Hilton Of Santa Fe | | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-2811 | | Holiday Inn Express | 3450 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 474-7570 | | Holiday Inn Santa Fe | 4048 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 473-4646 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 18 Buffalo Trl | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 455-9100 | | Homewood Suites | 400 Griffin St | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-3000 | | Hotel Loretto | 211 Old Santa Fe TRL | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-5531 | | Hotel Plaza Real | 125 Washington Ave | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-4900 | | Hotel Santa Fe | 1501 Paseo De Peralta | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 982-1200 | | Howard Johnson | 4044 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 438-8950 | | Hummingbird Hollow Guesthouse And Larger Home | 778 Camino Francisca | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 424-4327 | | Inn Of The Anasazi | 113 Washington Ave | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-3030 | | Inn Of The Governors | 101 W Alameda St | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 982-4333 | | Inn On The Alameda | 303 E Alameda | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 984-2121 | | King's Rest Court | 1452 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 983-8879 | | La Fonda Hotel | 100 E San Francisco | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 982-5511 | | La Posada De Santa Fe Resort & Spa | 330 E Palace Ave | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 986-0000 | | La Quinta Motor Inn | 4298 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 471-1142 | | La Tienda Inn | 445 W San Francisco St | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 989-8259 | | Las Palomas | 450 West San Franisco | Santa Fe, NM | | (800) 955-4455 | | Luxury Inn | 3752 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 473-0567 | | Motel 6 | 3695 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 471-4140 | | Motel 6 | 3007 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 473-1380 | | Park Inn Limited | 2900 Cerillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 473-4281 | | Park Inn | 2907 Cerrillos Rd | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 471-3000 |
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| El Paradero Bed & Breakfast | 220 W Manhattan | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-1177 | | El Farolito Bed & Breakfast | 514 Galisteo St | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 988-1631 | | Casa Del Toro | 229 Mc Kenzie | Santa Fe, NM | | (505) 995-9689 | | Adobe Pines Bed & Breakfast | 2101 Loma Linda Dr | Los Alamos, NM | 24.4 mi. | (505) 661-8828 | | Bud's Bed & Breakfast | 1981 North Rd # B | Los Alamos, NM | 24.5 mi. | (505) 662-4239 |
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Santa Fe Weather & Climate
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North Central New Mexico has a climate that is usually sunny and dry with relatively low humidity. Brilliant sunshine defines the region, averaging more than 300 days a year. At times there are periods of mid and high-level cloudiness. Extended cloudiness is rare. The region has four distinct seasons, but the heat and cold are mild compared to the extremes that occur more commonly in other parts of the country. Occasional snowfalls are possible but usually melts by mid-afternoon. Spring is unsettled, often windy and cool, but is the driest time of the year. Summer daytime highs range from the upper 80s to the upper 90's, and low 60s to low 70s overnight. North Central New Mexico's climate is classified as arid.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
15°F |
0.60 in. |
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| February |
48°F |
20°F |
0.50 in. |
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| March |
56°F |
25°F |
0.84 in. |
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| April |
64°F |
31°F |
0.72 in. |
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| May |
73°F |
40°F |
1.27 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
48°F |
1.24 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
53°F |
2.25 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
52°F |
2.13 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
46°F |
1.67 in. |
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| October |
66°F |
35°F |
1.30 in. |
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| November |
52°F |
23°F |
1.05 in. |
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| December |
43°F |
15°F |
0.65 in. |
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Santa Fe Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Santa Fe Municipal airport (SAF) located about 8 miles west of Santa Fe, the Las Vegas Municipal airport (LVS) located approximately 45 miles east of Santa Fe in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the Moriarty airport (0E0) located roughly 48 miles south of Santa Fe in Moriarty, New Mexico, and finally the Angel Fire airport (AXX) located around 63 miles northeast of Santa Fe in Angel Fire, New Mexico.
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Santa Fe Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cliff's Amusement Park | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Links de Santa Fe | Santa Fe | NM | | | | Santa Fe Country Club | Santa Fe | NM | | | | Towa Golf Resort | Santa Fe | NM | | | | Pueblo de Cochiti Golf Course | Cochiti Lake | NM | 21.3 mi. | | | Black Mesa Golf Club | Espanola | NM | 22.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Santa Fe | Santa Fe | NM | | | | Pajarito Mountain | Los Alamos | NM | 24.5 mi. | | | Sipapu Ski Area | Vadito | NM | 38.8 mi. | | | Sandia Peak | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | | | Angel Fire | Angel Fire | NM | 61.9 mi. | | | Red River Ski Area | Red River | NM | 77.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Santa Fe River State Park | | NM | 0.8 mi. | | | Hyde Memorial State Park | | NM | 7.8 mi. | | | Murphy Lake State Park | | NM | 35.9 mi. | | | Morphy Lake State Park | | NM | 36.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Santa Fe | NM | | (Art) | | | Institute of American Indian Arts | Santa Fe | NM | | (Art) | | | Institute of American Indian Arts and Culture Museum | Santa Fe | NM | | (Art) | | | Museum of International Folk Art | Santa Fe | NM | | (Art) | | | Bradbury Science Museum | Los Alamos | NM | 24.5 mi. | (Science) | | FOOD Museum | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Pueblo Cultural Center | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Albuquerque Museum of Art and History | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Anderson - Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | (Science) | | National Atomic Museum | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Albuquerque Museum | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Albuquerque Biological Park | Albuquerque | NM | 56.8 mi. | |
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