\n Santa Fe is full of distinct architecture.\n <\/p>\n
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Santa Fe has strict building codes to ensure consistency throughout the city.<\/p>\n
Emily Hart <\/p>\n
You won’t find glass skyscrapers or cookie-cutter homes here. Santa Fe’s low-slung adobe buildings, soft curves, and natural colors are rooted in the traditions of Pueblo and Spanish Colonial architecture.<\/p>\n
These adobe structures give the whole city a warm, earthy tone that feels more like a preserved historic village than a modern capital city.<\/p>\n
Strict building codes have been in place since the 1950s to maintain this aesthetic consistency throughout the city, making walking through town feel like wandering through an open-air museum.<\/p>\n
\n Art and creativity are integral to the city.\n <\/p>\n
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Art is integrated into everything in Santa Fe.<\/p>\n
Emily Hart <\/p>\n
Santa Fe has long attracted artists, writers, and spiritual seekers. In fact, the famed Canyon Road is a half-mile stretch of land home to over 80 galleries and studios.<\/p>\n
However, art isn’t just confined to designated spaces \u2014 it’s woven into everything. Public murals, street-side sculptures, handmade pottery, weavings, and spiritual symbols appear everywhere you look.<\/p>\n
I recommend visiting Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return, an immersive art experience where visitors can interact directly with the installations.<\/p>\n
\n The many unique and historic accommodations perfectly match the city’s vibe.\n <\/p>\n
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The accommodations blend seamlessly with the city’s unique style.<\/p>\n
Emily Hart <\/p>\n
Santa Fe’s hotels aren’t just places to sleep \u2014 they’re often extensions of the city’s identity.<\/p>\n
I love staying at the historic La Fonda on the Plaza, an iconic building in the heart of town. With hand-painted tiles, wood-beamed ceilings, and a warm, historic feel, staying here felt like waking up in another country.<\/p>\n
There are also dozens of cozy inns, casitas, and bed-and-breakfasts tucked away throughout the city, many of which are located in historic adobe homes. These make it easy to feel like a local, even just for a weekend.<\/p>\n
\n New Mexican cuisine is rooted in history and tradition.\n <\/p>\n
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Many dishes are served with chile sauce.<\/p>\n
Emily Hart <\/p>\n
The food in Santa Fe is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. The cuisine blends Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican influences into bold, flavorful dishes.<\/p>\n
Many dishes are served with red or green chile sauce, and if you can’t decide on one, you can order “Christmas style” \u2014 a combination of both.<\/p>\n
From stacked enchiladas and carne adovada to breakfast burritos and sopapillas served with local honey, you won’t leave hungry.<\/p>\n
\n There’s so much natural beauty in Santa Fe.\n <\/p>\n
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Santa Fe is known for its vivid sky.<\/p>\n
Emily Hart <\/p>\n
Santa Fe sits over 7,000 feet above sea level and is dramatically surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.<\/p>\n
The landscape is diverse, featuring pine forests, desert hills, and wildflowers, so there’s always something new to explore.<\/p>\n
Plus, the sunsets are unreal, casting a golden glow across the adobe walls and desert cliffs. The dramatic, vivid colors of the sky and landscape even inspired artists like Georgia O’Keeffe to capture them in their work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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