Northwestern New Mexico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.
Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.
The Bisti Badlands in New Mexico are a place that seems to be out of this world. Stunning landscapes and stone formations everywhere. Only problem: It is in the middle of nowhere and you have to hike quite a little bit. There are no marked trails though. A GPS device is highly recommended. #GreatOutdoors
This strange formation is known as the King of Wings. Its location has been a well kept secret for a long time and is still hard to find. I want to keep it that way and will not provide the GPS coordinates of this gem. It is located somewhere in the Ah Shi Sle Pah. This photo was taken a couple minutes after sunset. #GreatOutdoors #Nature
Amazing cultural history of our past inhabitants in the Southwest.

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Where to stay in Northwestern New Mexico

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Historic District

Unique features of Historic District include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Gallup Cultural Center or El Morro Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Historic District
Hotel El Rancho

Hotel El Rancho

3 out of 5
1000 E. Hwy 66 Gallup NM
The price is NZ$255 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
NZ$255
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gallup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,349 reviews)
Perfect one night stay. Lots of character, clean, bar and restaurant were great.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hotel El Rancho
Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque

Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque

3 out of 5
3300 Prospect Ave Ne Albuquerque NM
The price is NZ$166 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$166
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,076 reviews)
The room was roomy and comfortable.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
The Querque Hotel

The Querque Hotel

3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE Albuquerque NM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,985 reviews)
room was spacious and clean

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!

Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!

Albuquerque NM
Stay at this holiday home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions ABQ Uptown and New Mexico Museum of Natural History ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Host was very helpful when we had a hiccup with getting in. Everything else was great. Very nice place to stay!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!
PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076

PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076

Pagosa Springs CO
Stay at this cabin in Pagosa Springs. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and patios. Popular attraction Crater Lake Trail is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Oh my goodness. Best vacation rental I have ever rented. 100/100 would recommend. AMAZING. Everything I dreamed of and more. Perfectly clean. Pristine. River is better than the pictures. Beds were so comfortable. Host was out of this world responsive and friendly. Location was incredible.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076
Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake

Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake

Durango CO
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
What an amazing place. Would definalty stay here again. Close to town a cute house with amazing views. Beautiful outside and inside.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake
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Popular places to visit

Winter in the Bisti Badlands

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness

Explore the great outdoors at Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, a lovely green space in Bloomfield. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
Amazing Pueblo development that was built around 1100 AD and took about 30 years to build. Over 500 rooms and as much 4 stories high, some of stoneworks were restored in early 1930’s.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

4/5(1 review)

Rich with history, Aztec Ruins National Monument is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Aztec. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Route 66 Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Route 66 Casino during your visit to Laguna? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

Route 66 Casino

Mesa de Cuba Badlands

You can take time to visit Mesa de Cuba Badlands during your travels to Cuba. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

Mesa de Cuba Badlands

Sun Ray Park and Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Sun Ray Park and Casino during your travels in Farmington? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Sun Ray Park and Casino

Animas Valley Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Animas Valley Mall during your visit to Farmington. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Animas Valley Mall

Cities near Northwestern New Mexico

Albuquerque showing street scenes

Albuquerque

Surrounding Terrain, Cliffs, and Valley Canyon De Chelly Arizona

Chinle

The Decalogue stone is nestled in a canyon on Hidden Mountain, about a mile hike from the nearest road. The inscription has been interpreted as an abbreviated version of the Ten Commandments written in an ancient form of Hebrew, but there is no evidence of its authenticity.

Los Lunas

Jemez Springs which includes a pond, mist or fog and tranquil scenes

Jemez Springs