Rancho Viejo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rancho Viejo
Popular places to visit
Santa Fe Plaza
Home to many landmarks in the heart of the city, this spacious square evokes echoes of the Spanish colonial era with its markets, bandstand and live music.
Santa Fe Opera
Listen to the enchanting sounds of classic opera in an open-air theater with views of the Jemez Mountains, the sunset and the stars.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.
Canyon Road
This charming road was once lined with typical adobe residences. Now art galleries, studios, restaurants and boutiques make it the most exclusive part of town.
Loretto Chapel
A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.
Ski Santa Fe
Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Activities
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Rancho Viejo Hotel Deals
The Sage Hotel
Breakfast was one of the best we have ever had at a hotel. Loved the room
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Clean room, comfy bed. Quiet and relaxing. Beautiful pool area!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
La Fonda on the Plaza
Clean and comfortable room. Great location. Staff were very helpful. Nespresso machine in the room was fabulous
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
We had a very bad experience here at Buffali Thunder. We came for the night to see a concert and right away the pool was dirty and they put us in a room with mold on the balcony and the room stunk and had cosmetic issues. We complained to staff and management but were treated poor until other management ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Didn’t like paying extra for parking.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Glorieta
The staff was friendly and pleasant. Our room was very dark with poor lighting and had a very musty smell. Good location but needs renovation.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Viejo
Southside
Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and Greer Garson Theater Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Fe.
West Alameda
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Alameda and surrounding area, you can visit Meow Wolf and Greer Garson Theater Center.
Arroyo Chamisa
If you're spending some time in Arroyo Chamisa, Camel Rock Casino and Quail Run Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
San Mateo
San Mateo might not have many top sights, but Recursos de Santa Fe and Santa Fe Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cienaga
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in La Cienaga. You might want to make time for a stop at El Rancho de las Golondrinas or Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Climbing Gym and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are top sights worth seeing.
