Whether you come for the biking, the craft beer, the chile (green, red or Christmas?) or the shopping, Santa Fe never disappoints. Old world charm meets world-class amenities. Santa Fe County is home to over 200 miles of singletrack. We hosted the IMBA summit in 2012, and have been featured in Singletrack Magazine, USA Today and other national outlets as a prime biking destination. See some trail maps here. Visit santafe.org for a complete travel guide.
About Santa Fe
Santa Fe is known as the City Different and within one visit, you will know why. Santa Fe embodies a rich history, melding Hispanic, Anglo and Native American cultures whose influences are apparent in everything from the architecture, the food, the art and on. Remember, we’re seated at an elevation of 7,000 feet, so come and partake of 320 sunny days per year.Santa Fe has long been a center for arts and culture; Santa Fe ranks as the country’s third largest art market.You’ll find nearly 300 galleries and dealers to explore. Santa Fe has the 3rd largest State Museum system in the country featuring culture, history and traditions of this region and the world. With a backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the world-class Santa Fe Opera makes its home here and we want you to feel right at home here too!
In recent years, Santa Fe has earned a stellar reputation with food-lovers just like you. We’ve got more than 200 restaurant choices ranging from our local New Mexican flavors to creative Southwestern cuisine to authentic world cuisines.
Our accommodations are as equally diverse as we are. You can choose from an array of resort, hotels, bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals, campgrounds and RV parks.
If exercise is what you crave, you can hike and bike year-round. Ski Santa Fe opens the slopes from Thanksgiving through Easter. From the great outdoors and open sky where you’ll enjoy white water river rafting, horseback riding, fly-fishing, or the nurturing of indoors, you’ll indulge in your favorite types of fitness classes around our gem of a city.
‘Relax and rejuvenate’ is our middle name. Choose from an array of spa services with massage, facials, hot tubs, herbal wraps and numerous exotic, feel-good treatments.
The colorful way to look at Santa Fe:
- Legendary History & Culture
- World Renowned Cuisine
- Pristine Nature
- Diverse Visual Arts
- Vibrant Performing Arts
- Rejuvenation & Relaxation
- Legendary Trading Center
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Altitude
Santa Fe is located at 7,200 feet above sea level. It is a high-desert climate with low humidity and year-round sunshine.The Spring/Summer season in Santa Fe begins in June and ends promptly Labor Day weekend. Temperatures during the day can reach into the 80′s, but evenings are cooler, so be sure to bring a sweater with you when walking around town at night.
Adjusting to High Altitude: Water is the number one way to help your body adjust to our high altitude and dry air. You need to drink twice the amount of water here as you would at home.
Monitor your alcohol consumption over the first few days in town. You will feel the affects of alcohol faster than usual, so be sure to monitor your consumption and drink plenty of water as well.
Always dress in layers when you are in New Mexico. The weather can change rapidly and you want to be prepared. Always remember to apply sunscreen, and wear hats and sunglasses – you are closer to the sun at 7,200 feet above sea level!