Albuquerque Trip Overview
Itinerary:
Drive West from Albuquerque to the town of San Ysidro where we will start on the National Scenic Route NM 4 to the Pueblo of Jemez. Visit the Walatowa Visitor Center & Museum. We will walk to the Red Rocks Formations. We will drive through the village of Jemez Springs – bubbling with soothing hot springs, brimming with outdoor adventure, and immersed in history and culture. We can have lunch at historic Los Ojos Restaurant and Saloon in Jemez Springs or at one of the other local cafes. We will tour the Jemez State Monument, the Soda Dam formation, Battleship Rock, and Jemez Falls before we drive back to Albuquerque. ** Monument Closed Monday & Tuesdays
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Albuquerque, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Itinerary:
Drive West from Albuquerque to the town of San Ysidro where we will start on the National Scenic Route NM 4 to the Pueblo of Jemez. Visit the Walatowa Visitor Center & Museum. We will walk to the Red Rocks Formations. We will drive through the village of Jemez Springs – bubbling with soothing hot springs, brimming with outdoor adventure, and immersed in history and culture. We can have lunch at historic Los Ojos Restaurant and Saloon in Jemez Springs or at one of the other local cafes. We will tour the Jemez State Monument, the Soda Dam formation, Battleship Rock, and Jemez Falls before we drive back to Albuquerque. ** Monument Closed Monday & Tuesdays
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Pass By: Zia Pueblo, NM 87053, USA
Ancient volcanic landscapes surrounding the Pueblo of Zia.
Pass By: San Ysidro, NM 87053, USA
A landmark Spanish settlement with farms and churches.
Stop At: Jemez Pueblo, NM, USA
The Walatowa Cultural Center of the Jemez Pueblo has a museum and exhibits from early life in the San Diego Canyon.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jemez Springs, Jemez Springs, New Mexico
A small mountain town, Jemez Springs is home to the famous Los Ojos Restaurant where we will have lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jemez Historic Site, 18160 Nm-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025
The Jemez Monument is an ruin of a mission built in the 1600’s. It is an archeological site with a massive church build from the surround rocks. A restored Kiva allows visitors to view the churches native to the people of Jemez.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Soda Dam Hot Springs, Jemez Springs, NM
an extraordinary dam on the Jemez River shaped like a soda. Formation is the result of minerals from the many hot springs in the area.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Corrales, Corrales, New Mexico
We will pass through the Spanish farming village of Corrales on our return to Albuquerque. The village now has numerous shops for art and antiques.
