Rivajana Travel Guide
Albuquerque
Popular places to visit

Balloon Fiesta Park
After visiting Balloon Fiesta Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albuquerque. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

University of New Mexico
Enjoy the student vibe at University of New Mexico as part of your travels around Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

Old Town Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Old Town Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Enjoy a day filled with animal encounters as you watch exotic creatures from all over the world, including powerful and ferocious predators.

Sandia Peak Tramway
You can take time to visit Sandia Peak Tramway during your travels to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do

Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll

The Original 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001

Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily

Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour

Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Rivajana

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Purchased through Expedia but an unexplained additional charge was made to my card. They never sent an itemized bill.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Querque Hotel
The front desk woman was helpful and friendly. Overall, it's a great location for visiting all the local sites. I stayed here for six nights as my base and visited Santa Fe as well. The room was clean and quiet, as requested. The bathroom ceiling needs cleaning, and some of the furniture needs updating, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sandia Resort And Casino
Property is fine but there isn't a benefit that justifies the higher price tag. Albuquerque is not a big town and can easily move from another hotel to the casino/course/event venue almost as fast as it takes you to park and walk back to the hotel. We called to enquire if early check in was an option ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
When a place wants to hit 'The Big Time' - they need expanded hours on gym and jacuzzi
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
Pool was dirty
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque North near Balloon Fiesta Park
First they put us in a room that was dirty went back had to wait 20 minutes to get a new room. The we got a new room remote didn't want to work properly got new one then was told we were making to much noise when my daughter used the computer chair to roll across the room once and we told to keep ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rivajana

Alamedan Valley
If you're spending some time in Alamedan Valley, Adobe Theater and Sandia Trails are top sights worth seeing.

Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25
If you're spending some time in Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, Cliff's Amusement Park and Gruet Winery are top sights worth seeing.

North Valley
You'll enjoy the mountain views and breweries in North Valley. You might want to make time for a stop at Rio Grande or Adobe Theater.

Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center are top sights worth seeing.

Paradise Hills Civic
If you're spending some time in Paradise Hills Civic, Paradise Hills Golf Club and Desert Greens Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
Uptown is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Winrock Shopping Center and ABQ Uptown, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Albuquerque.
