Rancho Viejo Travel Guide
Santa Fe
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

A Self Guided Audio Tour of Madrid New Mexico Ghost Town

Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Rancho Viejo

The Sage Hotel
This location was convenient to walk to our various activities. The Social Club, attached to the hotel, was nice to go to for a drink, before ending the evening. I also wanted to note that although we were not on a scheduled cleaning day, the Room Service woman we flagged down was kind enough to ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Excellent hotel with great location. Loved the hot tub with the view to the mountains
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

La Fonda on the Plaza
Nice Breakfast and clean spa/pool
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Very relaxing beautiful view!! Great hot tub but too many kids. Great restaurants!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Nice place
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hotel Glorieta
It was extremely clean but could use a refresher and it does not have a fridge, or microwave. But it would be nice to have at least a fridge.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Viejo

Southside
Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and Greer Garson Theater Center, 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 Greer Garson Theater Center.

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 Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Southeast Santa Fe
If you're spending some time in Southeast Santa Fe, Museum of International Folk Art and Santa Fe Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

