15 days in New Mexico Itinerary

Albuquerque is known for museums, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Albuquerque Old Town, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, sample the tasty concoctions at Bow & Arrow Brewing Company, and see the interesting displays at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

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Ciudad Victoria, Mexico to Albuquerque is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In December, Albuquerque is cooler than Ciudad Victoria - with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Las Cruces.

Step out of Las Cruces to go to Deming and see Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, which is approximately 1h 5 min away.

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Getting from Albuquerque to Las Cruces by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Albuquerque in December, you will find days in Las Cruces are somewhat warmer (16°C), and nights are about the same (0°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Carlsbad.

Change things up with these side-trips from Carlsbad: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (King's Palace, Big Room, &more).

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You can drive from Las Cruces to Carlsbad in 3.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Taos.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): admire all the interesting features of The Low Road From Taos and Santa Fe, then don't miss a visit to Taos Pueblo, then take in the views from Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Taos Mesa Brewing.

To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Taos trip planner.

You can drive from Carlsbad to Taos in 6 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Carlsbad in December, with highs in Taos at 5°C and lows at -12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Santa Fe.

When in Santa Fe, make a side trip to see Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in Cochiti Pueblo, approximately Cochiti Pueblo away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, examine the collection at Museum of International Folk Art, and view the masterpieces at Luca decor.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Santa Fe journey planning app.

Traveling by car from Taos to Santa Fe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Taos in December, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Santa Fe, with lows around -6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can travel back home.