Albuquerque is New Mexico's welcoming gateway, and its residents—like its food and art—reflect a confluence of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo culture. Santa Fe is surrounded by mind-expanding mountain views and is filledt with streets characterized by low-slung adobe architecture. Venture beyond New Mexico's cities and you'll discover a land of exceptionally diverse scenery, from the natural formations of Carlsbad Caverns, to river gorges with sheer basalt walls, to the aspen-covered slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.