Exploring the Magic of Northern New Mexico: Scenery, Pueblos and Churches


8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 3
Mobile ticket

Overview

Our tour will take us north on the Camino Real, a road that connected Mexico's ancient cultures with the equally ancient cultures of the American Southwest. This Camino trail is a backdrop for countless Hollywood movies. The first stop will be at the Poeh Cultural Center in the native pueblo of Pojoaque, which translates to "water gathering place". We will visit the museum and see the hundreds of ancient pots returned to this pueblo from museums. Next we see the Nambe Pueblo and follow the trail of pilgrims to the village of Chimayo at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Each year, more than 300, 000 people of every culture visit the Santuario Shrine in hopes of miracle cures. The chapel for the Santo Niño de Atocha is on the grounds, receiving prayers for children. The famous New Mexico Red Chile served at the Rancho de Chimayó restaurant is where we will enjoy lunch. Returning to Santa Fe or Albuquerque, we see the Santa Fe Opera and it's amazing architecture.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Entry/Admission - Ortega's Weaving Shop
  • Entry/Admission - Poeh Cultural Center

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Poeh Cultural Center, 78 Cities of Gold Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87506-0918

Native American artifacts, museum exhibits and history

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Nambe Pueblo, Nambe Pueblo, New Mexico

Passing through the valley of ancient Pueblos and farms, back ground to countless movies through the decades

Stop At: Chimayo, Chimayo, New Mexico

Ancient Church complex, home to the place of miracles, stunning scenery, the Ortega house of weaving.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rancho de Chimayó, 300 Juan Medina Rd, Chimayo, NM 87522, USA

Lunch at Rancho de Chimayo, my favorite restaurant in the area. Rancho de Chimayó was honored as one of New Mexico's Culinary Treasures in March 2014. This fantastic restaurant is a favorite of locals and tourists alike.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Santa Fe Opera House, 301 Opera Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87506-2823

There have been three theatres on the present site of The Santa Fe Opera's approximately (now) 150 acres of land. Each has been located on the same site on a mesa, with the audience facing West toward an ever-changing horizon of sunsets and thunderstorms, frequently visible throughout many productions when no backdrops are used. Over the years, because of the first and second theatres' exposure to weather, rains covered audiences and orchestra members (and threatened the latter's instruments), requiring occasional cancellations, postponements, or extended intermissions.

Stop At: Ortega's Weaving Shop, Juan Medina Road, Chimayo, NM 87522

Unique southwestern designs available in vests and blankets from the Ortega family of weavers

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Richard P
May 2022

Mae was our guide for a full week touring Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos and all points in between. She has worked at all 19 Pueblos and was able to give us an in depth view of life on the pueblo, culture and history of the areas we toured and show us jaw-dropping scenery in out of the way places....

Katherine_S
March 2022

We had a superb tour with Mae. Our favorites stops were the children's church and the marvelous scenery stops. We also appreciate the handout she shared with us on the Pueblo locations and traditions.

708crystalg
April 2021

Amy was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and peaceful. She led us through the wonderful tapestry of Chimayo and we were able to make the most of travel during the age of COVID. We were all vaxxed so that made the trip even more peaceful. One highlight was the restaurant - so good! I look forward ...

Thibard
February 2020

Amazing Journey and wonderful guide! Great trip around Beautiful places with a lot of historical informations and anecdotes. Highly recommended.

S7428CKstaceyw
October 2022

Mae Araujo provided wonderful insight into the culture and land that we toured. She answered all our questions and provided unique perspective. We had a great time, learned a lot and will remember this trip fondly. It was our first time in Albuquerque and Santa Fe and I feel like we would have mi...

auried
July 2022

We did the Northern Pueblos Tour and Taos…Mae is amazing, her knowledge, her kindness made our visit to NM unforgettable.

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