Sangre de Cristo Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Great Sand Dunes National Park which includes hiking or walking, tranquil scenes and desert views
Great Sand Dunes National Park featuring landscape views and desert views as well as a couple
Great Sand Dunes National Park featuring landscape views, a sunset and desert views
Pecos National Historical Park featuring a ruin and tranquil scenes
Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Where to stay in Sangre de Cristo Mountains

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Hyde Park Estates

Though Hyde Park Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary and Santa Fe Plaza.

Hyde Park Estates
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Cimarron Historic District

If you're spending some time in Cimarron Historic District, Aztec Mill Museum and St. James Hotel are top sights worth seeing.

Cimarron Historic District
Sagebrush Inn & Suites

Sagebrush Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1508 Paseo Del Pueblo, Taos, NM
The price is NZ$259 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$259
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
".Professional and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Sagebrush Inn & Suites
The Historic Taos Inn

The Historic Taos Inn

3 out of 5
125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM
The price is NZ$282 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$282
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
Another stay!
"We returned after several years, still quaint, comfortable and fun to stay in an historic inn Our room needed more updating in the bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and ac was wonderful."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

The Historic Taos Inn
El Pueblo Lodge

El Pueblo Lodge

2 out of 5
412 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM
The price is NZ$293 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$293
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Taos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,336 reviews)
"Beautiful location and grounds! Wonderful hotel!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

El Pueblo Lodge
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Alpine Village Suites

Alpine Village Suites

3.5 out of 5
100 Thunderbird Rd, Taos Ski Valley, NM
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Taos Ski Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
Taos summer trip
"We always stay here when we come to Taos Ski Valley (at least 5x). I thinks it’s owned by locals, I see the owner and her pup every time we are there. There is a lot of care in the details of this place. We live the alpine suites. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Alpine Village Suites
Auslander Condominiums

Auslander Condominiums

2 out of 5
303 Pioneer Rd, Red River, NM
Book a stay at this ski condo in Red River. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Red River Nature Trail and Red River Ski ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
"Was an Excellent stay. Wish parking was Easier to find but other than that Everything was very nice. Thanks and definitely will be back."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Auslander Condominiums
The casita is a little getaway 2 blocks from Taos Plaza with free WiFi!

The casita is a little getaway 2 blocks from Taos Plaza with free WiFi!

Taos
Stay at this vacation home in Taos. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Harwood Museum of Art and Blumenschein ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
Short visit to Taos
"Property was lovely. The courtyard was a spectacular natural beauty. Casita was tastefully furnished and clean. Private parking space was a nice touch. Very quiet and peaceful property."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The casita is a little getaway 2 blocks from Taos Plaza with free WiFi!
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Popular places to visit

Taos Ski Valley

Taos Ski Valley

Breathe in the fresh mountain air and feel the powder kick up behind your skis as you speed down Kachina Peak at Taos Ski Resort in New Mexico.

Taos Ski Valley
Red River Ski Area

Red River Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Red River with a visit to Red River Ski Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Red River Ski Area
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
Sipapu Ski Area

Sipapu Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Vadito with a visit to Sipapu Ski Area. Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area.

Sipapu Ski Area
Zapata Falls featuring a waterfall

Zapata Falls

Enjoy the cooling mist that sprays from these spectacular falls during summer and marvel at the frozen cascade during the colder winter months.

Zapata Falls
Pecos National Historical Park featuring heritage architecture

Pecos National Historical Park

See the site of a Civil War battle and cave dwellings and artifacts from the Ancestral Pueblo peoples of almost 1,000 years ago in this scenic woodland expanse.

Pecos National Historical Park

Cities near Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Photo by Britt Garcia

Walsenburg

Zapata Falls featuring a gorge or canyon as well as a small group of people

Mosca

Photo by Nikki Barnes

Embudo

Taos

Taos