New Mexico Road Trip: Taos & Santa Fe ๐ต๐๏ธ๐จ
Just wrapped up a 6-day, 5-night self-drive adventure from NY โ๏ธ NM! Hereโs the route: Taos โ Santa Fe โ Bandelier โ Albuquerque โ White Sands โ Roswell ๐ฌ๏ธ๐งฑโ๏ธ Wind, Earth, Sun: These elements give life to the iconic adobe buildings that define Taos and Santa Fe. These humble yet beautiful earth-toned structures carry centuries of history. The Spanish word adobe refers to sun-dried mud bricks. Indigenous peoples of the Southwest have used this building style since the 1400s. When the Spanish arrived in 1706, they preserved the tradition while adding their own architectural touches. ๐๏ธ A must-see: Taos Pueblo โ one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the U.S. and the largest ancient Indigenous settlement north of Central America. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Absolutely worth the drive! ๐จ Santa Fe, the state capital, is home to the Georgia OโKeeffe Museum (celebrating one of Americaโs most significant modern artists). The town blends Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and contemporary U.S. influences. Simply wandering around the plaza feels incredibly chill and cultural. ๐ Nearby spots worth a visit: Rio Grande Gorge Bridge ๐ Hotel Luna Mystica ๐โจ San Francisco de Asรญs Mission Church โช Santuario de Chimayo ๐ A journey through history, art, and immense natural beauty โ New Mexico truly is a hidden gem of the Southwest. #Taos #SantaFe #AdobeArchitecture #NewMexico #TravelUSA #UNESCO #RoadTrip
