Vista Encantada 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.
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 shops and stunning cathedral 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.
Ski Santa Fe
Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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 Vista Encantada
Inn of the Governors
Let me start off by saying before we even checked into Inn of the Governors I had a friendly, positive and customer oriented experience via phone and email with Becky at the front desk. She was on point with all my questions and provided me with some great recommendations during our stay. Thank you ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Sage Hotel
We feel like the Sage Hotel offered an excellent option in Santa Fe for the price. The location was convenient, and it was quiet and clean and well appointed. We will definitely stay there again in the future.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
Great location. Clean room.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
The breakfast menu had a lot of variety and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Inn on the Alameda
I can't remember staying at such a wonderful hotel (other than a resort) as the Inn on Alameda! The breakfast was restaurant quality and included in the price of the stay. We didn't eat or drink at the bar but it looked amazing. We will not stay anywhere else when visiting Santa Fe!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vista Encantada
Northeast Santa Fe
While Northeast Santa Fe isn't home to many top sights, New Mexico History Museum and New Mexico Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Hills
While there might not be top attractions in North Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Canyon Road and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.
West Guadaloupe
While West Guadaloupe may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum and Georgia O'Keefe Museum.
Downtown Santa Fe
Visitors to Downtown Santa Fe rave about its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. You might also want to make some time to see Lensic Performing Arts Center or Georgia O'Keefe Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Casa Solana
When in Casa Solana, you can plan a visit to Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum and Santa Fe Railyard, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
