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.
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.
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.
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.
Santa Fe Railyard
During your visit to Santa Fe, you can do some window-shopping at Santa Fe Railyard. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Rancho Viejo
The Sage Hotel
"The entrance is awkward and you hope you don't get rear-ended. There’s only one way in and out located right at a traffic light. Eed a tear entrance. Room fit our needs to sleep and shower."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
La Fonda on the Plaza
"Staff was excellent. Nice to have a tub."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
"Front desk staff was not very helpful on check in and to check out. No maps of property available and no map given with directions to Santa Fe downtown. I found a map on the on the free brochure section. I also can not believe that a resort this big has only one luggage cart at the front door."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
"I’ve stayed at a lot of hotels, but this one genuinely stood out. The location is simply perfect everything you’d want to see and do is right at your doorstep, yet the property itself feels like its own peaceful escape. You get the best of both worlds: the energy of the surroundings without any of ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Glorieta
"A wonderful place to stay, very beautiful place, I did not want to leave. felt like home. I would love to come back to this beautiful place. Thank you so very much. Very appreciated."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
El Rey Court
"A hailstorm just a day or two before we arrived may have contributed, but the hot tub looked like it was in serious need of cleaning so we passed on it. We arrived before published check in time and room was not yet ready. Front desk was very accommodating and offered a similar room that was ready ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Viejo
Southside
Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Fe.
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 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cienaga
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in La Cienaga. You might want to make time for a stop at El Rancho de las Golondrinas or Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve.
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, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian and Museum of International Folk Art are top sights worth seeing.
