New Mexico Christmas Vacation

Held annually the first weekend of december in gallup new mexico 200 balloons from across the southwest and around the world fly the ancient canyon walls of red rock state park.

New mexico christmas vacation. New mexico s swathes of desert visually echo the expanses the wise men traversed in pursuit of a star and the baby jesus. Native american culture abounds. Find out what each area has to offer. The small new england town of woodstock is tailor made for christmas trips when it celebrates the holidays with aplomb.

The historic city of santa fe may be one of the most popular christmas destinations in new mexico so book your vacation rental in advance if you plan to stay there. You find them all here in every one of new mexico s six regions. Frequently described as a balloonist s paradise a highly prized invitation to this event offers pilots the opportunity to compete for fine native american arts and. Some of our towns and cities really embrace the spirit of the season and go all out with decorations parades light displays and winter activities.

Here are the 12 most enchanting magical christmas towns in new mexico. 8 unforgettable places in new mexico that everyone must visit this winter. Beat the winter blues by visiting some of these unforgettable places. Christmas vacation in new york denver hotels vacation rentals for christmas florida christmas vacation.

Festivities reward travelers to santa fe hotels for christmas by shedding a new light on the celebration. Visit new mexico for a unique family vacation filled with exciting activities like skiing hiking shopping and sight seeing. The santa fe botanical garden hosts glow a popular light festival which includes live music and a nightly laser show in addition to the typical holiday lights. Just because it s winter there s no need to hibernate.

The town s yearly wassail weekend features concerts an equestrian parade romantic horse drawn carriage rides ideal for couples and a lighting of the woodstock tree and yule log. Christmas is my favorite time of year in new mexico because each night the state is lit by glow of farolitos. Adventure awaits at every corner. And history is created every day.

There are plenty of things to do in new mexico during this season from snow sports to soaking in hot springs. Spend christmas on the pecos in carlsbad. The rich and vibrant traditions and heritage of the new mexican people are reflected in our art our architecture our food and our celebrations and christmas. One of new mexico s grandest holiday light shows takes place every christmas season in carlsbad.

Although new mexico isn t a traditional holiday destination like new york or germany it can provide the twinkling lights and winter scenery many people want in a christmas vacation.