36 days in North Central New Mexico, South Texas Plains & Los Angeles Itinerary

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Fe: Los Alamos (Los Alamos History Museum, Bandelier National Monument, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Loretto Chapel, wander the streets of Barrio de Analco, don't miss a visit to Meow Wolf Santa Fe, and get to know the fascinating history of Canyon Road.

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Sydney, Australia to Santa Fe is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Santa Fe is minus 17 hours. Traveling from Sydney in April, you will find days in Santa Fe are a bit cooler (22°C), and nights are cooler (1°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Taos.

Many residents have shunned fast-paced city living for Taos's laid-back vibe and blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures.

Change things up with these side-trips from Taos: Land of Enchantment Guides - Fly Fishing Trips (in Velarde) and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (in Angel Fire). There's much more to do: snap pictures at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, don't miss a visit to Taos Pueblo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, and enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

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Getting from Santa Fe to Taos by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, Taos is slightly colder than Santa Fe - with highs of 22°C and lows of 1°C. On the 7th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Concan.

Concan is a small unincorporated community in Uvalde County in the southwestern portion of the Hill Country of Texas. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): walk around Garner State Park, surround yourself with nature on Frio Bat Flight Tours, and then Head underground at Frio Cave.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Taos to Concan. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Taos to Concan due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Taos in May, plan for a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Concan: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

San Antonio is known for shopping, historic sites, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through The San Antonio River Walk, explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, admire the masterpieces at McNay Art Museum, and admire the natural beauty at San Antonio Botanical Garden.

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Drive from Concan to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. May in San Antonio sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can fly to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, &more), San Diego (Spanish Village Art Center, USS Midway Museum, &more) and Santa Monica (Bergamot Station, Santa Monica Farmers Market, &more). Pack the 24th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and stroll through La Jolla Cove.

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Traveling by flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from San Antonio in May; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 28°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.