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.

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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. 

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Amazing cultural history of our past inhabitants in the Southwest.

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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$176 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$176
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (2,382 reviews)
Motel annex walls must be thin, neighbors very noisy — footsteps and their bathroom fan roared half the night.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel El Rancho
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2400 Yale Blvd Se Albuquerque NM
The price is AU$132 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$132
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,929 reviews)
Nice and convenient to airport.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
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! (1,374 reviews)
Lovely view of the mountains, very friendly and proficient staff, great location for restaurants and shopping. Only challenge was the towels were very rough and scratchy.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Private/Cozy 2 bedroom mountain cabin Serenity now

Private/Cozy 2 bedroom mountain cabin Serenity now

Regina NM
Stay at this cabin in Regina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
It was a nice little cabin and a great location for our elk hunting trip.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Private/Cozy 2 bedroom mountain cabin Serenity now
Outdoorsy Bayfield

Outdoorsy Bayfield

2 out of 5
41743 US HWY 160 Bayfield CO
Stay at this campsite in Bayfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Los Pinos River and Eagle Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Great glamping tent. Clean and furnished well. No TV, but hey, it's glamping. A little drafty but still very comfy. The lady I dealt with there was the nicest ever. Would do it again.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Outdoorsy Bayfield
Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!

Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!

Albuquerque NM
Stay at this holiday home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions ABQ Uptown and New Mexico Museum of Natural History ...
10/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
The host was friendly and had great communication! The location was perfect and we especially appreciated the child amenities like high chair and playpen that were available. It made for a great experience!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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