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Desert adventures in Albuquerque
Resting tranquilly along the Rio Grande beside the rosy Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque is the most populated city in New Mexico — though you’d never know it.
This relaxed sprawl of a city is a popular setting for TV shows and movie production, so these days, in addition to historic sites and national parks, you’ll find hip coffee shops, craft breweries, and farm-to-table cafes. Drive breathtaking scenic byways, explore peaks and petroglyphs, and fall under the spell of the land of enchantment.
Albuquerque favorites
Balloons, tramways, and ancient petroglyphs are just a few of the sights in our Albuquerque list of favorites.
Sandia Peak Tramway
Starting in Albuquerque, ride the three-mile tramway up into the Sandia Mountains for an astonishing lookout point over the Rio Grande Valley. Then hike around the peak or dine at a mountain-top restaurant to keep that view in sight.
Petroglyph National Monument
This collection of petroglyphs west of the Rio Grande is between 300 and 25,000 years old. Preserved by lava flow, these drawings from ancient times are still visible, so you can imagine and interpret the lives of New Mexico’s earliest peoples.
International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
If you’re visiting Albuquerque in early October, you can’t miss the world-famous Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. For nine days, the city transforms into an enchanted world of balloon competitions, rodeos, twilight glows, and fireworks under balloon-filled skies.
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While the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is Albuquerque’s best-known attraction, there’s plenty to discover outside the city. Albuquerque is surrounded by the colorful natural beauty of New Mexico, and the region abounds with remnants of ancient history like pueblos and cliff dwellings. A haven for artists and archaeologists, it’s the ideal place for any curious person to launch an unforgettable day trip.
Book the perfect carAcoma City Sky Pueblo
About 60 miles west of Albuquerque, Acoma Pueblo is the oldest continually-inhabited city in the U.S. Climb to the top of a 400-foot mesa to tour the cliff dwellings, village, and cultural center that preserve the art and history of the indigenous Acoma people.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe, founded as a 1600s Spanish colony, is famous for its adobe buildings, Pueblo style architecture, and artistic community. Just an hour’s drive from Albuquerque, it makes for a charming day trip.
Jemez Springs
The serene village of Jemez Springs dates back to 2,500 BC. Today, it’s a place to unplug and unwind. Offering hot springs, hikes, and history, it also hosts art galleries, outdoor concerts, and ambient restaurants.
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Best Albuquerque driving roads
Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway
If you’re planning a day trip to Santa Fe, this is the way to go. The curvy Highway 14, also known as Turquoise Trail, sweeps through majestic valleys, mining towns, and arts communities on its way to Santa Fe.
Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
For exciting, remote forest driving, head toward Pinos Altos via the Trail of the Mountain Spirits. While you may not see any actual spirits, you will see the enchanting Gila Forest, the Continental Divide, and ancient cliff dwellings.
Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
Trailing through the desert and forest of northern New Mexico, this drive is a fun adventure with plenty of opportunities to stop at sites like Red River, Taos Canyon, and Georgia O'Keeffe's Ghost Ranch.
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* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. Liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.
When a trip is booked in the state of Washington, physical damage to the host’s vehicle is covered by insurance purchased by Turo, but Turo’s insurance does not change the contractual responsibilities of hosts or guests with respect to physical damage to a host’s vehicle.