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Exploring the Magic of Northern New Mexico: Scenery, Pueblos and Churches

Exploring the Magic of Northern New Mexico: Scenery, Pueblos and Churches

Overview

Our tour will take us north on the Camino Real, a road that connected Mexico's ancient cultures with the equally ancient cultures of the American Southwest. This Camino trail is a backdrop for countless Hollywood movies. The first stop will be at the Poeh Cultural Center in the native pueblo of Pojoaque, which translates to "water gathering place". We will visit the museum and see the hundreds of ancient pots returned to this pueblo from museums. Next we see the Nambe Pueblo and follow the trail of pilgrims to the village of Chimayo at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Each year, more than 300,000 people of every culture visit the Santuario Shrine in hopes of miracle cures. The chapel for the Santo Niño de Atocha is on the grounds, receiving prayers for children. The famous New Mexico Red Chile served at the Rancho de Chimayó restaurant is where we will enjoy lunch. Returning to Santa Fe or Albuquerque, we see the Santa Fe Opera and it's amazing architecture.

City: Albuquerque

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $435.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $435.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Poeh Cultural Center

Native American artifacts, museum exhibits and history

Nambe Pueblo

Passing through the valley of ancient Pueblos and farms, back ground to countless movies through the decades

Chimayo

Ancient Church complex, home to the place of miracles, stunning scenery, the Ortega house of weaving.

Santa Fe Opera House

There have been three theatres on the present site of The Santa Fe Opera's approximately (now) 150 acres of land. Each has been located on the same site on a mesa, with the audience facing West toward an ever-changing horizon of sunsets and thunderstorms, frequently visible throughout many productions when no backdrops are used. Over the years, because of the first and second theatres' exposure to weather, rains covered audiences and orchestra members (and threatened the latter's instruments), requiring occasional cancellations, postponements, or extended intermissions.

Ortega's Weaving Shop

Unique southwestern designs available in vests and blankets from the Ortega family of weavers

Show 2 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (8)

S7428CKstaceyw

Oct 2022

Mae Araujo provided wonderful insight into the culture and land that we toured. She answered all our questions and provided unique perspective. We had a great time, learned a lot and will remember this trip fondly. It was our first time in Albuquerque and Santa Fe and I feel like we would have missed out if we hadn't gone on this tour. Book it, you won't be disappointed!

auried

Jul 2022

We did the Northern Pueblos Tour and Taos…Mae is amazing, her knowledge, her kindness made our visit to NM unforgettable.

Richard P

May 2022

Mae was our guide for a full week touring Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos and all points in between. She has worked at all 19 Pueblos and was able to give us an in depth view of life on the pueblo, culture and history of the areas we toured and show us jaw-dropping scenery in out of the way places. She also guided us to the cuisine of the area. Mae was personable and extremely knowledgeable, a rare combination. This was our first visit to the Southwest and the introduction to area could not have been any better.