🇺🇸 Santa Fe, New Mexico | Strolling Through Adobe Wonderland

Santa Fe’s architecture is unlike anywhere else—a hypnotic blend of earthy terracotta, vibrant turquoise, and chili-pepper red. 🌶️🔵🟠 No skyscrapers here—just low-slung adobe buildings with rounded corners, flat roofs, thick walls, and rough-hewn wooden beams poking out like sleepy sentinels. Every doorway and window frame feels like a folk-art masterpiece. And yes, strings of dried chilis dangle everywhere—pure New Mexico charm! 🏛️ Must-See Architecture 📍 Santa Fe Plaza The historic heart of the city, surrounded by museums, galleries, and adobe landmarks. ✔ Palace of the Governors (1610) – Once Spain’s colonial HQ, now a Native artisan market under its iconic portal. ✔ Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis – A Romanesque jewel with stained glass and quiet courtyards. 📍 Canyon Road A mile-long art pilgrimage—100+ galleries and sculpture gardens tucked into adobe casitas. Better than a museum! Spend hours getting lost in courtyards draped in bougainvillea and hidden bronze sculptures. 🎨🌿 📍 Inn & Spa at Loretto The postcard-perfect hotel—its golden adobe glows at sunset. Even if you’re not staying, snap a shot of its spiral staircase and bell tower. 📸✨ 📍 New Mexico Museum of Art A mini masterpiece of Pueblo Revival style. Don’t miss the sculpture garden—just 2 mins from the Plaza. 📍 Ten Thousand Waves A Japanese onsen that somehow matches Santa Fe’s palette—cedar wood meets desert orange. Soak under the stars after gallery-hopping. ♨️🌙 #SantaFeTravel #NewMexico #AdobeArchitecture #ArtLoversParadise #HiddenGems #TravelDiaries #SouthwestVibes #Wanderlust #ChiliAndTurquoise 🌵📸