Santa Fe Tops Travel Lists

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We’ll take it! Over the past year, Santa Fe has been honored to grab the attention of a variety of esteemed publications, their editors, and their readers. We are aware that the authenticity of our culture, history, architecture, cuisine, and our vast outdoor spaces arouses passion in visitors, and we work hard to ensure every guest has a remarkable experience.

Here are several favorites:

Recognized on the world stage…

TIME Magazine named Santa Fe one of the World’s Greatest Places, calling it a “Monument to the Southwest.”

Travel + Leisure reported on a money.co.uk study, which used a variety of data points to rank 40 global cities already known for their unique arts and culture scenes, that found Santa Fe #1 in the world for galleries and museums, and #7 overall in “The 10 Best Cities in the World for Art Lovers.”

“Santa Fe is seen as one of the leading art cities in the world. It is home to a huge number of art galleries and installations, reflecting its multicultural nature. In fact, Santa Fe has been named a

UNESCO Creative City in Design, Crafts and Folk Art. [It is also a] top city when it [comes] to the concentration of museums.”

National Geographic’s recognition truly set the scene, granting Santa Fe the #1 spot in the World Legacy Awards’ Sense of Place category.

“If American pioneers from more than a century ago re-appeared in Santa Fe’s plaza today, they would recognize it instantly. The United States’ oldest state capital, always a vibrant western hub, considers safeguarding its rich heritage a duty.”

Condé Nast Traveler highlighted Santa Fe in “The 32 Best Places to Spend Christmas Around the World.”

“Don’t miss the annual Canyon Road Farolito Walk, a Christmas Eve event consisting of farolitos (paper bags filled with sand and topped with a votive candle) lining the streets and walls of adobe buildings.”

Excellence in the United States…

Condé Nast Traveler ranked Santa Fe #3 on the list of “The Best Small Cities in the U.S.” in the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.

“Santa Fe acts as both New Mexico’s political and creative capital: Wander its wide streets, flanked by adobe houses, and you’ll begin to see why artists like Georgia O’Keeffe were so inspired by this eclectic, historic town.”

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Condé Nast Traveler also ranked Santa Fe #7 on the list of “The 10 Friendliest Cities in the U.S.”

The friendly residents aren’t just artsy, though—because the city attracts such a diverse range of people, you see it reflected in its dining scene and elsewhere.” Travel + Leisure ranked Santa Fe the #3 city on the 2022 World’s Best Awards list of the “Top 15 Cities in the U.S.” Robust restaurant and art scenes are key reasons visitors of all ages return to this Southwestern city.” TravelAwaits readers voted Santa Fe their #1 favorite city in the 2022 Best of Travel Awards: “Our 12 Favorite Cities in the U.S. to Visit.” In the very heart of northern New Mexico, you will find the enchanting city of Santa Fe. This truly unique city is framed by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and Santa Fe National Forest to the north and west. A charming and exciting city to visit.”

Sunset Magazine placed Santa Fe on the “2022 Sunset Travel Awards: 100 Reasons We Love the West Right Now” list, recognizing its “sense of place and purpose” and referring to it as a “standout Southwest culture trip.”

Booking.com identified Santa Fe as a “Top Trending Destination for 2023” based on global booking trends.

Renowned as an art city, there’s also a variety of galleries and museums to visit, from textiles and folk art at the Museum of International Folk Art to the inspiring work by Georgia O’Keeffe at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.”