Southwestern New Mexico Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
Calling southwestern New Mexico a borderland may seem a bit obvious, but it is one in the broadest possible sense. The proximity of Mexico is inescapable as you travel through the region, but so is the delightful blend of the people whose cultures have met and mingled in this area since long before there was a border. Southwestern New Mexico is a trove of diversity, from the scenery, to the people and their cultures, to the food.
Southwestern New Mexico Hotels
Whether they're historic lodgings or chain hotels, you'll find many of the accommodations in this part of the state incorporate Spanish influences in their...read more
Southwestern New Mexico Restaurants
The cost of a meal in this area is extremely reasonable, although the food options are limited compared to what you'll find farther north. There are a couple...read more
Things To Do in Southwestern New Mexico
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Southwestern New Mexico
- $100.00 & up : 3.5-star hotels in Las Cruces Hotwire
- Small budget: Stay in Las Cruces this May Fr $85+/Nt Expedia
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Cruces Organ Mountain in May: $87 & Up — $87 Expedia
- Save in Las Cruces: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $93+/Nt — $93 Expedia
- Comfort Suites on Sale: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $100+/Nt — $100 Expedia
Southwestern New Mexico Experiences
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Mineral soak. Immersing yourself in hot mineral water is an absolute delight, and between the healing waters in Truth or Consequences and the... Read more
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Spaceport America. It may be hard to imagine as you gaze into the infinite blue of New Mexico's southern sky, but someday soon those wispy contrails... Read more
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Symbols of Catholicism seem to be a hallmark of New Mexico, and visitors seek out adobe churches to photograph, and colorful religious icons... Read more
News & Features
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Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas
Whether you come for the art, the chiles, or the architecture, you'll definitely stay for the wine.... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Travel Tips
As you twitch in anticipation of the final installment of Breaking Bad, take a trip through the turbule... Read more
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Hotels, News
The Four Seasons will take over at Santa Fe's Encantado Resort.... Read more
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