Things to Do in Santa Fe, New Mexico: Sunset’s Insider Travel Guide

Sundown’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret journey suggestions from native consultants. Observe alongside as we be taught the place to eat, drink, keep, and store.

Meet the insider: Fernando Olea, chef at Sazón

Chef Fernando Olea is a mainstay within the Santa Fe eating scene. He’s been serving up a extremely curated menu of Mexican dishes since 1991, together with all kinds of specifically made moles. On the heels of a 2022 James Beard award for Greatest Chef: Southwest, we requested Olea for his favourite spots to spend time on the town.

WHERE TO EAT:

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For informal fare, head to Tomasita’s for “traditional Northern New Mexican delicacies,” together with “the very best frozen margaritas and swirls” (or a margarita with sangria). Maintain the get together going at Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen, the place you’ll discover 150 totally different margaritas. Extra formal choices abound at Geronimo Restaurant, a landmark with “elegant decor and romantic ambiance.” Cease by Restaurant Martín to expertise James Beard nominated chef Martin Rios’ “progressive American delicacies.”

WHAT TO DO:

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Buy tickets forward of time to go to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Different worthy stops are the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art.

WHERE TO STAY:

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The Inn of The Five Graces is “an attractive boutique resort” simply blocks from the plaza the place every room is “uniquely adorned.” The newly reworked Inn and Spa at Loretto resort is “situated subsequent to the historic Loretto Chapel, and the workers presents “nice private consideration to company. La Fonda on the Plaza is among the many oldest motels in America and the “solely resort on the plaza.”

WHERE TO SHOP:

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There are greater than 100 artwork galleries at Canyon Street, or cease by The Palace of the Governors and its portal on the plaza for “genuine Native American jewellery.” Close by, you will discover jewellery at Eternity, Bella, and Rocki Gorman Gallery. If Western put on is extra your pace, head to Maverick’s.