Albuquerque
Dubbed �The Duke City� after its founder, the Viceroy of New Spain, Albuquerque is home to clear skies, mild temperatures, and ample sunshine that lasts for nearly the entire year. Nature and outdoors enthusiasts can find sanctity in the climate and landscape of Albuquerque. There�s a reason why over half a million people call this place home, and it isn�t only because the weather is ethereal for over 300 days out of the year.
As soon as you land, let the good times roll with activities ranging from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to relaxing in the sunshine at Tingley Beach.
Albuquerque at a Glance
Albuquerque is most popular during June, July, and August. During the summer, tourists can experience near-perfect weather conditions and make the most of outdoor activities including live music festivals and hot air ballooning. The 32nd most populous city in the United States has no shortage in recognition of the wonders it has to offer tourists.
Albuquerque has a total area of 187.7 miles of land and lies within the northern, upper edges of the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion. �The Duke City� is adjacent to the Colorado Plateau Semi-Desert, Arizona/New Mexico Mountains, and southwest plateaus.
This city also features one of the highest elevations in the United States ranging from 4,900 feet above sea level near the Rio Grande and 6,700 feet in the foothills of Sandia Peak.
Albuquerque has a population of 564,559 people and lies only an hour south of Santa Fe. Albuquerque International Sunport serves as one of the primary airports of New Mexico, accommodating over 5 million travelers per year. As the main airport in Albuquerque, it streamlines traveling processes with a simplified design and easy access to gates. Neighboring airports include Santa Fe Municipal Airport and the Double Eagle Ii Airport.
Albuquerque Attractions
Hispanic culture has a strong influence in Albuquerque, as Spanish and Native American roots alike run deep through the state of New Mexico. From Mexican cuisine to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, travelers will have the pleasure of being immersed in the many cultures that played a part in the development of the United States.
The contributions of the Spanish and Native Americans of New Mexico to U.S. gentrification do not go uncelebrated. One prime example is Mexican cuisine. From Green Chile Cheeseburgers to Tewa Tacos that explode with savory goodness upon each bite, the roots of Spanish culture are never more noticeable than when biting into a green chile or a homemade tortilla. Some of the finest American restaurants of Hispanic heritage pepper the Albuquerque area, and are waiting for more 5-star reviews!
So, what�re you waiting for? Find out why millions of tourists flock to Albuquerque every year to take in diverse cultures while making the most of an exemplary climate.
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History
Vigil Trail
Double Eagle Ski Trail
Pino Trail
Lukas Canyon
Manzanita Mountains
Ojito Trail
Cañon Monte Del Largo
Jonson Gallery Of The University Art Museum
Apachitos Canyon
Albuquerque Museum
Double Eagle Ii Ski Trail
Cibola Cut Off Ski Trail
Cañon De La Agua Blanca
Lurance Canyon
Albuquerque Trail
Embudito Canyon
Short Swing Ski Trail
Cañada De Los Canoncitos
Piedra Lisa Canyon
Embudito Trail
Burn Ski Trail
Cañon De Domingo Baca
Cañon Tejon
Lorenzo Canyon
Embudo Canyon
Do Drop In Ski Trail
Piedras Marcadas Canyon
Valle Grande Golf Course
Apache Canyon
Manzano Mountains
Silver Arrow Ski Trail
San Lazarus Gulch
Immaculate Conception Parish Museum
Rio Grande Zoological Park
Cañon De Jaramillo
Cienega Trail
Cañon Del Trigo
Cañon Los Joyos
Cañon De Gallegos
Spanish History Museum
Cañon De Tajique
Primera Agua Canyon
Sandia Mountains
Aspen Narrows Ski Trail
Chamisoso Canyon
Cañon De Rajadero De Los Negros
Cañon De Sanchez
American International Rattlesnake Museum
Cañon Del Apache
National Atomic Museum
Lower Exhibition Ski Trail
Cañon Del Ojo Del Venado
Osha Spring Trail
Arroyo De Yrisarri
Cañon Del Agua Azul
Cañon De La Vereda
Valencia County Historical Society Museum
Ccc Trail
Cibola Ski Trail
Cañon De Troncon Negro
Sedillo Canyon
Lower Slalom Ski Trail
Cañon De Novillo
Canon De La Fuera
Dipsey Ski Trail
Race Arena Ski Trail
Tecolote Trail
Juan Tabo Canyon
Meteorite Museum
Perdiz Canyon
Museum Of Southwestern Biology
Las Huertas Canyon
Prohibition Ski Trail
Hups Ski Trail
Barro Canyon
Navajo Draw
Cañon De Chilili
Jaral Trail
Bonito Canyon
La Luz Trail
Canoncito Trail
Mosca Trail
Cañon De Terrero
Cañon De La Mula
Tejano Canyon
South Piedra Lisa
Sabino Canyon
Sandia Ski Trail
Cañon Cuervo
Charlies Canyon
Cañon Agua Sarca
Cañon Turrieta
Ten K Trail
Pino Canyon
Cañon Osha
Foster Murphy Ski Trail
Cubby Corner Ski Trail
Cañon De Los Moyos
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