30 days in New Mexico Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Taos: Vietnam Veterans Memorial (in Angel Fire), Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area (in Red River) and Land of Enchantment Guides - Fly Fishing Trips (in Santa Fe). There's much more to do: take in the views from Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, don't miss a visit to The Couse-Sharp Historic Site, take in the exciting artwork at Enchanted Circle Pottery, and admire all the interesting features of High Road to Taos.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Taos route planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Taos is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to Taos is minus 11 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Dubai in April; daily highs in Taos reach 19°C and lows reach -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Santa Fe.

Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Fe: Cochiti Pueblo (Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument & Canyon Trail) and Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, examine the collection at The Harrell House Bug Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Canyon Road, and get engrossed in the history at New Mexico History Museum.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Santa Fe online trip planner.

You can drive from Taos to Santa Fe in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Taos in April, with highs in Santa Fe at 22°C and lows at 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque is known for museums, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, get curious at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, see the interesting displays at The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, and sample some tasty brews at Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Albuquerque trip planner.

Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Albuquerque takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Albuquerque, with lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Roswell.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, explore the world behind art at Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, stop by Rustic Essentials Soap Company, then see the interesting displays at International UFO Museum and Research Center, and finally view the masterpieces at Roswell Space Center. Keep things going the next day: take a memorable drive along Singing Road, then explore the fascinating landscape at Mescalero Sands North Dune Off-Highway Vehicle Area, then admire the majestic nature at Bottomless Lakes State Park, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Tokay Beaded Art.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Roswell trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Albuquerque to Roswell in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or take a bus. Traveling from Albuquerque in April, you will find days in Roswell are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (8°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Carlsbad.

Change things up with these side-trips from Carlsbad: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Bottomless Pit, Big Room, &more).

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Drive from Roswell to Carlsbad in 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Alamogordo.

Change things up with these side-trips from Alamogordo: State Route 244 (in Cloudcroft), Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (in Tularosa) and St. Joseph Apache Mission Church (in Mescalero).

To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Alamogordo trip planner.

You can drive from Carlsbad to Alamogordo in 3 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Deming.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, then learn about winemaking at Luna Rossa Winery, and then explore the striking landscape at City of Rocks State Park. On the 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about winemaking at D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room, admire the majestic nature at Rockhound State Park, and then stop by Bowlin's Akela Flats Trading Post.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Deming journey planner.

Traveling by car from Alamogordo to Deming takes 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Las Cruces.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Las Cruces: Hatch Chile Express (in Hatch) and Riverbend Hot Springs (in Truth or Consequences).

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Getting from Deming to Las Cruces by car takes about 1.5 hours. In April in Las Cruces, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.