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.
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.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral 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.
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.
Top hotels in Rancho Viejo
The Sage Hotel
The room was clean and spacious, the staff was great, breakfast was delicious, and the on site restaurant and bar was very convenient with good happy hour specials. The location was convenient as well. The WiFi kind of sucked and the desk area was pretty shallow, so I’m glad I wasn’t working remotely ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
La Fonda on the Plaza
Clean, spacious and well decorated. We had a great experience!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
It was clean and during the time we stayed it was really affordable.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Exceptional Customer Service. The room was spacious, clean and the king bed was comfortable. Dining options with room service, restaurant on site and next door restaurant in walking distance. It’s a luxury hotel downtown, great location to walk to the St. Francis Cathedral and shopping. They allowed ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Great property! Would try to stay there again!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
The staff was super friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and the drinks at the bar on the first floor were fantastic!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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.
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 International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction.
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.
