Rancho Viejo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rancho Viejo
Popular places to visit
Santa Fe Plaza
Home to many landmarks in the heart of the city, this spacious square evokes echoes of the Spanish colonial era with its markets, bandstand and live music.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.
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.
Loretto Chapel
A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.
Santa Fe Opera
Listen to the enchanting sounds of classic opera in an open-air theater with views of the Jemez Mountains, the sunset and the stars.
Canyon Road
This charming road was once lined with typical adobe residences. Now art galleries, studios, restaurants and boutiques make it the most exclusive part of town.
Activities
New Mexico Audio Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive and Walk
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Our pick of the best Rancho Viejo Hotel Deals
The Sage Hotel
Great stay, nice staff, good room, super value!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
La Fonda on the Plaza
perfect
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Inn and Spa at Loretto
All great!
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Highly recommend this hotel! The staff is exceptional and the rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Coyote South
Burritos, and the staff was very kind. An aside, the bathroom door did not close. The door/tile connection left it ajar about two feet.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Viejo
Southside
Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Fe.
Arroyo Chamisa
If you're spending some time in Arroyo Chamisa, Camel Rock Casino and Quail Run Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Alameda and surrounding area, you can visit Rockin' Rollers Event Arena and Meow Wolf.
San Mateo
San Mateo might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Plaza and Recursos de Santa Fe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cienaga
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in La Cienaga. You might want to make time for a stop at El Rancho de las Golondrinas or Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Santa Fe Climbing Gym are top sights worth seeing.
