Mesilla Plaza, Las Cruces

4.7

#13 of 40 in Things to do in Las Cruces

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Mesilla Plaza is the central plaza in the small town of Mesilla in far southern New Mexico. The plaza and a number of its surrounding buildings are a National Historic Landmark District, significant for its role in the transfers of power that brought first the original New Mexico Territory and later the Gadsden Purchase into United States control. The most notable building facing the plaza is the Basilica of San Albino, which has been on the plaza since its establishment in 1851. The plaza was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

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By 204cdavidy

We have been here many times before. The variety of shopping is very nice, hit and miss in quality and origin of items.

We have been here many times before. The variety of shopping is very nice, hit and miss in quality and origin of items. more »
By TravelerTrecker

We were in our way from Tucson to Carlsbad in a road trip. The travel was somewhat boring until we arrive to Mesilla. What a surprise! This is a lovely, little, sophisticated, historical town close...

We were in our way from Tucson to Carlsbad in a road trip. The travel was somewhat boring until we arrive to Mesilla. What a surprise! This is a lovely, little, sophisticated, historical town close... more »

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By Rebecca Chiu

We spent a couple of hours here on a Sunday morning before everything started. Church service was in progress and they had loud speaking broadcasting the service into the plaza where people can participate outdoor. Walked around the plaza filled with history. Wish we had more time to enjoy a meal at one of those restaurants there.

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By Phoenix

Great spot to spend a day out by just walking around this historic plaza, it has different types of stores, restaurants, cafes, sweets, tea, gift shops, bookstore, gallery.... U may be able to find some really nice and unique items.

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