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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Activities
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
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
La Fonda on the Plaza
The room was lovely, very clean had everything we needed. Every staff member we interacted with was welcoming, helpful, and under standing. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Sage Hotel
Clean room, pictures not as they appear
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Everything at the Inn and Spa at Loretto is great. From check-in, stay, to check-out.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Rooms very clean and staff was very friendly and tended to us quickly
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Inn of the Governors
Very clean and tidy!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Clean and friendly Great location Good breakfast and happy hour
Reviewed on 29 Jan 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 Center for Contemporary Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Climbing Gym and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are top sights worth seeing.
Southeast Santa Fe
If you're spending some time in Southeast Santa Fe, Museum of International Folk Art and Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian are top sights worth seeing.
