Located just a few kilometers from the city are the Sandia Mountains. Here is situated the Sandia Peak Ski Area which is popular among the tourist as well among the locals. Offering both winter and summer sporting activities it is operating all year long. The city and Sandia Peak is connected via the Sandia Peak Tramway, which is the world’s longest passenger aerial tramway, traveling on a distance of 4,467 meters. After arriving at the peak visitors can choose from hiking, backpacking or [...]
Many ski resorts are situated a short distance from the city giving the opportunity for one day-trips around the city itself. While the ski resorts are at approximately at half an hour drive from Santa Fe, the Bandelier National Monument is 48 kilometers north-west from the city. Having an area of over 130 square kilometers, this is a must for nature lovers. Its numerous restored rock paintings as well as petroglyphs give the visitors a real prehistoric feeling. A guided tour is also operating [...]