Northwestern New Mexico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.
Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.
The Bisti Badlands in New Mexico are a place that seems to be out of this world. Stunning landscapes and stone formations everywhere. Only problem: It is in the middle of nowhere and you have to hike quite a little bit. There are no marked trails though. A GPS device is highly recommended. #GreatOutdoors
This strange formation is known as the King of Wings. Its location has been a well kept secret for a long time and is still hard to find. I want to keep it that way and will not provide the GPS coordinates of this gem. It is located somewhere in the Ah Shi Sle Pah. This photo was taken a couple minutes after sunset. #GreatOutdoors #Nature
Amazing cultural history of our past inhabitants in the Southwest.

Where to stay in Northwestern New Mexico

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Historic District

Unique features of Historic District include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Gallup Cultural Center or El Morro Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Historic District
Hotel El Rancho

Hotel El Rancho

3 out of 5
1000 E. Hwy 66 Gallup NM
The price is AU$180 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$180
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gallup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,318 reviews)
I was good.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hotel El Rancho
The Querque Hotel

The Querque Hotel

3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE Albuquerque NM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,906 reviews)
The staff was friendly, I felt safe with the security car constantly driving around the hotel and the room was decent and clean.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

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The Querque Hotel
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
The price is AU$170 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$170
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,308 reviews)
The stay was fantastic. The room was super clean, the staff was friendly, honestly, one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
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Your Cozy Base for Fun Escapes!

Your Cozy Base for Fun Escapes!

Bloomfield NM
Stay at this holiday home in Bloomfield. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Salmon Ruins and Hidden Valley Golf ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Great stay! Quiet neighborhood

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Your Cozy Base for Fun Escapes!
Amazing 4-bedroom: AC, WiFi, 2 car garage with river view in NW Albuquerque

Amazing 4-bedroom: AC, WiFi, 2 car garage with river view in NW Albuquerque

2.5 out of 5
Albuquerque NM
Stay at this holiday home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rio Grande Nature Center State Park and Los ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
This house was a wonderful place to stay. Our host was incredibly welcoming, responsive, and easy to reach whenever we had questions or needed anything during our stay. The house was very clean, spacious, and well-maintained, making it comfortable for our entire family. We especially appreciated ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Amazing 4-bedroom: AC, WiFi, 2 car garage with river view in NW Albuquerque
PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076

PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076

Pagosa Springs CO
Stay at this cabin in Pagosa Springs. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and patios. Popular attraction Crater Lake Trail is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Oh my goodness. Best vacation rental I have ever rented. 100/100 would recommend. AMAZING. Everything I dreamed of and more. Perfectly clean. Pristine. River is better than the pictures. Beds were so comfortable. Host was out of this world responsive and friendly. Location was incredible.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076
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Popular places to visit

Amazing Pueblo development that was built around 1100 AD and took about 30 years to build. Over 500 rooms and as much 4 stories high, some of stoneworks were restored in early 1930’s.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

4/5(1 review)

Rich with history, Aztec Ruins National Monument is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Aztec. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Route 66 Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Route 66 Casino during your visit to Laguna? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

Route 66 Casino

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness

Explore the great outdoors at Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, a lovely green space in Bloomfield. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness

Mesa de Cuba Badlands

You can take time to visit Mesa de Cuba Badlands during your travels to Cuba. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

Mesa de Cuba Badlands

Sun Ray Park and Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Sun Ray Park and Casino during your travels in Farmington? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Sun Ray Park and Casino

Animas Valley Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Animas Valley Mall during your visit to Farmington. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Animas Valley Mall

Cities near Northwestern New Mexico

Amazing Pueblo development that was built around 1100 AD and took about 30 years to build. Over 500 rooms and as much 4 stories high, some of stoneworks were restored in early 1930’s.

Aztec

The city of Window Rock is the capital of the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona. This is a great place to learn about Navajo history and culture, including how the Navajo Code Talkers helped the United States during WWII. #arizona #history

Window Rock

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