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.
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.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral 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.
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
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
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
Inn of the Governors
Clean room. Efficient friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Sage Hotel
Family business clean room friendly restaurant staff
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
I was looking for a comfortable, calming place to stay while in town for a funeral. Hotel Santa Fe was those things, plus the funeral service was within the range of the hotel's free shuttle service. I also enjoyed speedy and delicious room service. The fires burning at the entrance in the evening ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
It's our 4th time visiting Buffalo Thunder from Dallas, Texas with the whole family during spring break. My husband and children love it. I recommend booking the Junior Suite. The perfect size and I love the balcony facing the mountain side. The hotel is beautiful, huge, clean and the staff is super ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Everything about this stay was amazing! The room was clean, the bed and pillows comfortable, the facility well kept and welcoming, and the food served in the evening and morning was delicious. The staff was the best part! All were genuinely friendly and wanted to be sure our stay was as expected. ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Inn on the Alameda
Throughly enjoyed our stay at the Alameda Inn.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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.
West Alameda
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Alameda and surrounding area, you can visit Meow Wolf and International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction.
Arroyo Chamisa
If you're spending some time in Arroyo Chamisa, Camel Rock Casino and Quail Run Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
San Mateo
San Mateo might not have many top sights, but Recursos de Santa Fe and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus 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.
