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.
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.
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 stunning cathedral and shops 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.
Santa Fe Railyard
During your visit to Santa Fe, you can do some window-shopping at Santa Fe Railyard. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Rancho Viejo
La Fonda on the Plaza
"Wonderful place. Rooms super comfortable, bar and guacamole top notch, and original art and antiques in every part of property - mostly Native American. If I ever make it back here for sure coming here. Double thumbs up."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Sage Hotel
"It’s a very clean, very nice located hotel. The breakfast was plentiful. Lots of choices."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
"Where to start, the lack of staff during a Memorial Day weekend was inexcusable. One person at the coffee shop (Starbucks) and one person at the bar. Other than housekeeping, the staff were not friendly or seemed to lack interest in their job. The casino payout was awful and when you did hit, it ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
"I’ve stayed at a lot of hotels, but this one genuinely stood out. The location is simply perfect everything you’d want to see and do is right at your doorstep, yet the property itself feels like its own peaceful escape. You get the best of both worlds: the energy of the surroundings without any of ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Glorieta
"good staff"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
El Rey Court
"The motel was definitely different, and a nice change from the typical motels. We really was looking forward in taking advantage of the courtyard that has seating under trees, bonfire, and quiet all behind the individual units - but the weather was too cool and rainy to do that. It was a perfect ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 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.
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction and Recursos de Santa Fe, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
