New Mexico's Land of Enchantment

New Mexico is a land of contrasts, where verdant mountain forests and arid crimson-hued mesas surround sophisticated cities and tiny rural villages. Like a colorful tapestry, these elements are woven together beautifully, attracting artists and travelers from around the world. In Taos, explore traditional pueblos and browse galleries showcasing the work of talented local artists. Pedal through the high desert, visiting Anasazi ruins along the way. Enjoy lively Santa Fe, where the native culture and inspirational landscape are reflected in the architecture and handicrafts found throughout town. Evenings you'll relish the best of the region's flavorful Southwestern cuisine and luxuriate in stylish inns.

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Days 1-2 taos

Days 3-4 espanola

Days 5-6 santa fe

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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This was without a doubt the most beautiful region I've ever ridden in. It was also the most challenging, but worth every mile.

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SLUMBER IN STYLE: Premiere Inns

Casa Benavides

Taos (2 nights)
Located less than a block from the Taos Plaza, guest rooms at this former artists' residence feature such welcoming touches as down comforters and wood-burning stoves.

Rancho de San Juan

Española (2 nights)
Selected for Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List, this Relais & Châteaux hacienda offers expansive views of the Jemez Mountains, award-winning cuisine and charming guest rooms with kiva fireplaces, wood-beam ceilings and tile floors.

La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa

Santa Fe (1 night)
This plush Leading Hotels of the World member showcases Spanish-Colonial décor complete with handcrafted stone mantels, viga and latilla ceilings, and opulent fabrics, as well as the deluxe RockResorts Spa.

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