We spent a few unforgettable days in Sante Fe, New Mexico. The roads of Santa Fe uniquely portrayed the Native American cultures combined with Spanish style living. Pueblo architecture was breathtaking! I’ve not seen anything like this in my life. The earthy tones, flat roofs, square windows, wooden beams, and the courtyards were just a few that I could not take my eyes off. This unique architecture was surrounded by majestic mountains of all sizes. The drive down to Sante Fe from Albuquerque was memorable too!
The word “Pueblo” in Spanish is village or town. Pueblo Indians consist of several Native American tribes who live in the Southwest US. Roads of Santa Fe were filled with galleries and roadside shops selling jewelry, arts and crafts, pottery, clothing, and more. We bought a few exclusive items, but wish had more time to shop! I found their work vibrant and intricate in design. Pueblo Indians are highly talented and warm. We enjoyed interacting with the shop owners, and it was fun to meet artists whose family have been living here since the late 1800’s.
Scroll down, to see some of the places we visited during our trip to historical Sante Fe. It is one of the most charming places we have ever been to! My short blogging break was totally worth it.
I’d love to visit New Mexico one of these days and see their architecture in person.
My parents visited New Mexico last year and took a lot of pictures. I love the architecture there. Would love to visit one day.
Santa Fe sounds like great place to visit. I have been never been here but would love to visit soon!!
Wow look how rich those pueblos look. I dont think I have ever been to one, I would love to now need to add this to my bucketlist!
This is stunning! The buildings remind me of a place in Sardinia called Porto Cervo. They both look like the were taken out of the flinstones 😉
While not flashy like skyscrapers and the like, I’ve always loved pueblo style architecture. It is just beautiful in its simplicity.
Wow. I’ve never been to or really seen much about Santa Fe being here in Canada but those buildings are so stunning. What beautiful architecture. I would love to visit someday!
It has been a long time since I’ve been to New Mexico. I can’t remember if I have ever been to Santa Fe or not. I have been to the Albuquerque, Carlsbad, and near Cloudcoft for sure.
I went to Santa Fe when I was much younger, and I still remember thinking it was so beautiful! I’d love to take my kids there!
The architecture is beautiful. I would definitely visit to see all the beautiful buildings and to experience the culture.
I lived in EL Paso for a while and really grew to appreciate this style of home. My husband would love to live in New Mexico. Your pictures are so nice.
I was just in the southwest at the Grand canyon, I love all the buildings there! The culture there is absolutely amazing!
Santa Fe is totally on my bucket list. It’s just so different than what we’re used to hear in Canada. I would love to learn more about the history and culture of the area too!
I’d love to visit Santa Fe. The architecture is really quite impressive! This would be a fabulous trip to take with the whole family! Maybe we’ll visit this year!
You’ve totally sold me on Santa Fe already. I love to shop from the locals, this sounds like an amazing cultural experience.
The architecture of Santa Fe is so opposite of what buildings and art are like near me in the Midwest but I absolutely love it. The colors are so muted and relaxing.
Santa has the old town feel especially with their unique architecture for their Pueblo. It would definitely be a good place to visit.
It’s amazing that some of the artist’s have family roots there since the 1800’s. I’ve never been to Santa Fe, but would love to visit and see all the amazing architecture.
Santa Fe sounds and looks like a really beautiful place to visit, I would love to hear stories from families whose ancestors lived their for that long.
Beautiful description of the south west Native American pueblos, adobe architecture, and artistic splendor. This blog, and the accompanying photographs, will motivate readers to visit this charming corner of the United States.