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Ways To Experience Santa Fe

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Ways To Experience Santa Fe

Whether You're A Foodie Or Adventurer, You'll Want To Visit This City In 2016

With its dramatic landscapes and historical architecture, Santa Fe (which means “holy faith” in Spanish) is a city like no other. Sitting at 7,000 feet above sea level, the capital of New Mexico is a playground for discovery. From culinary experiences to art fairs and from the opera to the outdoors, there are plenty of festivities happening and things to do.


I experienced the best of what the area has to offer through a pre-designed travel itinerary as a guest of Tourism Santa Fe. And from the moment I arrived in Albuquerque to drive northeast into Santa Fe, I knew that I was in for quite the experience. 


Whether you are a foodie or an adventurer, here are seven ways to get the most out of a trip to Santa Fe.



Start from the beginning

Explore The Outdoors

Explore The Outdoors
Spencer Edwards 

Covering all the trails of Santa Fe is no easy task: The city is surrounded by over a million acres of public land and is the starting point for a variety of outdoor adventures including hiking, camping, and fishing. Explore the vast amount of hiking and mountain biking trails or go camping in the forest.

Before taking to the outdoors, keep the effects of high altitude in mind: The air gets dryer, air pressure decreases and moisture quickly evaporates from your skin. Our tour guides shared some practical tips to stay hydrated and have a safe and enjoyable climb: 

1.     Drink plenty of water on the way  While you are sitting at the airport, on the plane or in the car, drink water. Don’t try to save trips to the restroom by skimping on liquid.

2.     Ease into your activity Allow your body time to acclimate and take longer rest periods than usual.

3.     Carry water wherever you go and drink often Pay attention to your body’s thirst signals and drink a little more than what you think you need. A headache is a sign of dehydration.

4.     Consume foods with high water content Maintain your hydration levels by consuming water-rich fruits and vegetables such as cucumber and watermelon.

5.     Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic and may inhibit your body’s water absorption. Try to limit liquid your fluid intake to mostly plain water.