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.
Gypsy Queen Canyon
Cañon De Jaramillo
Pino Canyon
Maxwell Museum Of Anthropology
Do Drop In Ski Trail
Museum Of Southwestern Biology
Piedras Marcadas Canyon
Cañon De Sanchez
Immaculate Conception Parish Museum
Cañon De La Perra
Vigil Trail
Hups Ski Trail
Penasco Blanco Trail
Cañon De Novillo
Cañon De Rajadero De Los Negros
Cañon De La Mula
Cañon Del Ojo Del Indio
Rio Grande Zoological Park
Cañon Del Agua
Albuquerque Racecourse
Cañon Turrieta
Suicide Ski Trail
Cañada De Los Canoncitos
Oso Corredor Trail
Jaral Trail
Inhibition Ski Trail
Cañon De Savina
Burn Ski Trail
Commanche Trail
Cañon Del Trigo
Cañon Del Venado
Canon La Cueva
Cañon Los Joyos
Cibola Ski Trail
Double Eagle Ii Ski Trail
Cañoncito De Medio
University Art Museum
Albuquerque Golf Course
La Luz Trail
Armijo Trail
Encino Canyon
Diablo Ski Trail
Cañon De Torreon
San Lazarus Gulch
Geology Museum
Tijeras Canyon
Las Huertas Canyon
Cañon De Perry
Cañon De Los Alamitos
Cañon Cuervo
Cañon Monte Del Largo
Ten K Trail
Prohibition Ski Trail
Cañon Osha
Cañon Media
Aspen Ski Trail
Double Eagle Ski Trail
Manzanita Mountains
Juan Toro Canyon
Juan Tabo Canyon
Piedra Lisa Canyon
Palo Duroso Canyon
Albuquerque Trail
Tecolote Trail
Cibola Cut Off Ski Trail
Juan Tomas Canyon
Ojito Canyon
Embudito Trail
Maxwell Museum
Foster Murphy Ski Trail
Osha Loop Trail
Race Hill Ski Trail
Speedway Park Stadium
Cañon Cueva Del Leon
Cañon De Chilili
Navajo Draw
Tablazon Canyon
Cañon De La Agua Blanca
American International Rattlesnake Museum
Cañon Tejon
Tejano Canyon
Perdiz Canyon
Canoncito Trail
San Francisco Canyon
Cañon Del Ojo Redondo
Meteorite Museum
Cañon Del Apache
Cañon De Domingo Baca
Sol Se Mete Canyon
Telephone Pioneer Museum
Lurance Canyon
Cañon Agua Sarca
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History
Lower Exhibition Ski Trail
Pine Tree Canyon
Canon De Los Seis
Faulty Trail
Gutierrez Canyon
Cañon De Las Palas
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