New Mexico's natural landscapes, architecture and  sunsets, provide the perfect background for the  history and proud heritage that exist in the 'Land of Enchantment'. The unique blend of Native American, Mexican, Spanish and Western cultural influences helped New Mexico to develop a...

New Mexico's natural landscapes, architecture and  sunsets, provide the perfect background for the  history and proud heritage that exist in the 'Land of Enchantment'. The unique blend of Native American, Mexican, Spanish and Western cultural influences helped New Mexico to develop a colorful and distinctive spirit.

There is no other state with so many national parks dedicated to Native Indian civilizations. From Bandelier in Los Alamos to the ancestral Pueblo Indian ruins in Aztec to Chaco Culture National Historical Park , the whole state has places where you can learn about this important cultural heritage.

Albuquerque and Santa Fe are the main urban areas in New Mexico. Both are attractive towns with excellent tourist infrastructure. They are good starting points for exploring the rest of the state. Northwest New Mexico is often called 'Indian Country' due to the large populations of various Indian Nations in the area; Grants, Gallup, and Farmington are good bases for exploring this diverse and interesting region.

Southern New Mexico is dominated by Las Cruces, a fast growing city that has warm winters favored by retirees and others fleeing the snow belt. The rugged terrain of the Gila region in the southwest of the state is home to Silver City and many small mountain towns.

For hiking and other outdoor activities, El Malpais National Monument and White Sands are spectacular national parks, where anyone with a love for the outdoor can spend whole weeks.

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