Vista Encantada Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Santa Fe Plaza showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes

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 Plaza
Meow Wolf

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.

Meow Wolf
Ski Santa Fe

Ski Santa Fe

Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Ski Santa Fe
Loretto Chapel featuring a church or cathedral

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.

Loretto Chapel
Santa Fe Opera featuring a city

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.

Santa Fe Opera
Canyon Road featuring street scenes

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.

Canyon Road

Activities

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return Ticket

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket

AU$57
per adult
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

AU$54
per adult
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Santa Fe Revisited

Santa Fe Revisited

AU$121
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Revisited
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb

Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb

AU$151
per adult
Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb
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Our pick of the best Vista Encantada Hotel Deals

The Sage Hotel

The Sage Hotel

3 out of 5
725 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$205 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$205
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy an outdoor pool, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,945 reviews)
"The motel is an updated, older building. The room didn't have carpet, which was great, but needed a door mat since we tracked in sand every time we returned to the room. Our only true complaint would be that the bathroom hasn't been significantly updated. It was very cramped and not very comfortable. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Sage Hotel
Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Eldorado Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
309 W San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$404 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$404
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"Only concern was hot tub was 120 degrees, and the other one was 113. Waited and waited for it to be turned down and it never was."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Coyote South

Coyote South

3.5 out of 5
3358 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$120 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$120
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,751 reviews)
Good value
"Comfortable bed, clean, Self check in, they had a young man tell you what to do and how to make your room key. I wondered, why doesn’t he just do all this? Good value, not fancy for sure."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Coyote South
Hotel Inn Santa Fe

Hotel Inn Santa Fe

3.5 out of 5
3011 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$85 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$85
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"This is an older motel, but it is properly maintained. The room was very quiet and the bed was comfortable. The hot water was not adjustable. It was just hot."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hotel Inn Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza

La Fonda on the Plaza

4 out of 5
100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$521 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$521
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Historic property, perfect location, and impeccably maintained. Roof top bar a unique feature."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

La Fonda on the Plaza
Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe

Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe

3.5 out of 5
125 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$413 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$413
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"This a great place. Fantastic location, comfortable accommodations that feel like Santa Fe, and nice amenities. We’ve stayed here half a dozen time and have never been disappointed."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe
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Other neighbourhoods around Vista Encantada

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Northeast Santa Fe

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Northeast Santa Fe isn't home to many top sights, Santa Fe Plaza and New Mexico Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Santa Fe
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North Hills

While there might not be top attractions in North Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary and Santa Fe Plaza.

North Hills
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West Guadaloupe

While West Guadaloupe may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Fe Plaza and The Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum.

West Guadaloupe
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Downtown Santa Fe

5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Downtown Santa Fe rave about its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. You might also want to make some time to see Santa Fe Plaza or Lensic Performing Arts Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Santa Fe
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Casa Solana

When in Casa Solana, you can plan a visit to Santa Fe Plaza and The Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Casa Solana
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Guadalupe District

If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Guadalupe District

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