You Won’t Be Surprised That Santa Fe, New Mexico Was Named One Of The Best Cities In The World
Monica Spencer
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Did you know Santa Fe was named one of the best cities in the world? That’s right! Readers of the travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, voted the city among their top ten favorite places to visit. Keep reading to learn more about the best things about Santa Fe and why it deserves this title:
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While we’re in the midst of sharing our love of Santa Fe, be sure to let us know what you love about our state’s capital city! Are there any places, in particular, you love to visit when here? What are the best things about Santa Fe in your opinion?
Alternatively, if you prefer parts of New Mexico that are a little less populated, you might want to check out one of the state’s quiet ghost towns. Read about one of our favorites in You Will Feel A Thousand Miles Away From It All In The Isolated Ghost Town Of Chloride, New Mexico.
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Best Things About Santa Fe
Where is the best place to live in New Mexico?
People love living in Santa Fe for the many amazing things it offers, but there are other places to live in New Mexico that rival it. If you're looking for other options, you might be interested in Los Alamos. It is often ranked up at the very top when it comes to the best places to live in the Land of Enchantment. It is much smaller than Santa Fe, with a population around just 12,000 residents, surrounded by ponderosa pines and in a stunning area. When considering the statistics, Los Alamos has a high-ranking school system and low crime rates. It's a perfect place to both start a family or retire and settle down. Plus, the gorgeous scenery around it is full of parks and ways to enjoy it. What more could you want?
What is the largest city in New Mexico?
Of all the best cities in New Mexico, only one of them is the biggest by population. Santa Fe ranks fourth on that list at around 85,000 residents. The biggest city in the state is Albuquerque, with over half a million people. It's five times bigger than the second-largest city in New Mexico, Las Cruces. Like Santa Fe, ABQ has a historic district that dates back to the early 1700s. In contrast, it also has an urban and trendy downtown with restaurants, museums, and more. Though it isn't considered as much of a tourist destination as other cities, there is definitely a lot to see, do, shop, eat, and experience there.
What is the oldest town in New Mexico?
With historic destinations being common among the things to see in Santa Fe, you'd be right in thinking that it's the oldest city in the state. Not only that, but it's the second oldest city in the entire country. However, it is not the oldest inhabited place in New Mexico. That title would go to the Taos Pueblo and Acoma Pueblo. The Taos Pueblo consists of a cluster of adobe buildings that have been continually lived-in for over 1,000 years, believe it or not. The rich history of this area can be explored through tours and visiting museums in the nearby town of Taos. To add to the magical effect of this special spot, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are the scenic backdrop of it all.