Five Must See Places In New Mexico

by Jenn Brockman

If you’re looking for things to do in New Mexico or just looking for a unique vacation idea here are a few must see places in New Mexico.

Must See Places in New Mexico

Five Must See Places In New Mexico

1.)  Carlsbad Caverns You’ll find Carlsbad Cavern’s located in the beautiful Guadalupe Mountains, which run from southeastern New Mexico all the way into West Texas.  If you have not seen the amazing Carlsbad Caverns, they are worth visiting.  The elevators inside the park go up for more than 3,595 feet, and there are more than 115 known caves.  There are several things to do at Carlsbad Caverns, different tours to take, and there is plenty of history, culture and science to discover at the Carlsbad Caverns.

2.)  Blue Hole If you haven’t heard of Blue Hole, you’re missing it.  Located in Santa Rose, New Mexico Blue Hole is an amazing 80 feet deep bell-shaped pool that is clear and a perfect 61 degrees consistently.

3.)  Santa Fe, New Mexico Looking for one of the oldest cities in New Mexico?  Santa Fe is said to have been founded by the Spanish explorers way back in 1610, there is plenty to do, things to stay, and the culture is something to experience.

4.)  White Sands Enjoy more than 250 square miles of glistening white sand, it’s one of the many world great natural wonders and defiantly not something to miss out on.  The white sand dunes are a great place to have fun with the family.

5.)  Fila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Located new Silver City New Mexico is the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

New Mexico is a great place for a family vacation or a romantic weekend getaway for your and that special someone.  Whether it’s a short flight, hometown staycation, romantic getaway, or just a fun road trip it’s amazing what just a few days away can do for the mind body and soul and HotelPlanner can help make booking a hotel easy.

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Leave us a comment and let us know if you have ever traveled to New Mexico and which places you would like to see in New Mexico.

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26 comments

Edna Williams December 29, 2015 - 8:30 pm

The Carlsbad Caverns are one place I would need to visit! Thanks!

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Cheryl Johnson November 29, 2015 - 5:26 pm

The five interesting places to visit in New Mexico is absolutely wonderful for travel in that area.

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inkchick November 14, 2015 - 2:07 am

I’ve always wanted to visit Carlsbad Caverns.

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Debbie Snell November 11, 2015 - 11:50 am

Wow there are certainly some amazing places to go Its so cool to see what is there

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Jerry Marquardt November 8, 2015 - 4:27 pm

It looks so beautiful, I would love to go see it there. It looks great being a photographer.

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justin orkin November 3, 2015 - 8:13 pm

I haven’t been to new mexico in awhile. One day I’ll return.

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krissie November 3, 2015 - 7:19 pm

never knew mexico was that beautiful

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Amber Ludwig November 3, 2015 - 6:03 pm

My grandpa lives in New Mexico and Ive always wanted to visit him!! Now I have some great ideas of what to see!! I love those caverns!! Wow!! Gorgeous!

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Judy Thomas November 3, 2015 - 4:58 am

It looks so beautiful! I have added it to my bucket list.

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Starla October 31, 2015 - 6:03 pm

I have a friend that was recently traveling in NM. So many beautiful places. I would love to take a roadtrip one day and explore NM!

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Angela September October 27, 2015 - 9:19 am

WOW this is so beautiful it hardly even looks real!

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Jenn Erin L October 26, 2015 - 8:51 pm

I really want to go on a vacay to New Mexico right now!

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Edna Williams October 23, 2015 - 7:24 am

I’ve never been to New Mexico, but I would really love to visit after reading your post!

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lisa October 17, 2015 - 4:01 pm

I’ve never been to New mexico. The photo of the caverns is amazing. That’s a place I’d like to visit.

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Irma Jurejevčič October 15, 2015 - 3:45 am

I would love to visit there. It’s beautiful.

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Linda Manns Linneman October 14, 2015 - 11:56 am

I would love to visit there. I have never heard of the blue hole but it sounds awesome. The caverns would be great to see. Thank you so much for sharing

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Mai Tran October 14, 2015 - 12:40 am

What a marvelous Carlsbad Caverns! I need to visit this place if I ever have a chance to be in New Mexico!

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slehan October 13, 2015 - 9:56 pm

I lived in New Mexico for two years and enjoyed all the places you mentioned.

slehan at juno dot com

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Elinor Semira October 13, 2015 - 12:36 pm

looks like a really nice place to visit. i just wish i could fly and get there now ha ha.

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Diana Scholz October 13, 2015 - 9:34 am

I have ALWAYS wanted to do a cave exploration. I went to the Grand Canyon this past summer and found a cave in Flagstaff, AZ but we didn’t end up going! So sad!

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TrishFr October 13, 2015 - 9:05 am

I’ve never been to New Mexico, but I would love to. Now I know what to see. Thanks!

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Janel October 13, 2015 - 7:35 am

New Mexico sounds like a great place to visit, thanks for these five places to try when we’re there!

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Gavrila Simon October 13, 2015 - 5:16 am

Wish I could go to new Mexico for a sweet vacation now

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Karen October 12, 2015 - 10:03 pm

So many places to go, and things to see! Add New Mexico to my list…

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Shannon October 12, 2015 - 8:41 pm

Oh wow all of these sound awesome. Thank you for sharing with us….

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M.Clark October 12, 2015 - 8:01 pm

I had no idea that there were so many wonderful places to visit in New Mexico. I would love to visit Carlsbad Caverns, Blue Hole, and White Sands. Thank you for sharing this post.

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